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Kobo Aura vs Kobo Mini

May 09, 2026
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Kobo Aura
(Discontinued) premium 6-inch e-reader with ClarityScreen technology and high-quality, frameless, low-glare display featuring E Ink Pearl technology that provides paper-like reading experience, even in direct sunlight. ComfortLight technology provides adjustable illumination for reading in the dark. Because ComfortLight illuminates the page rather than shining light directly into your eyes, you'll experience a truly comfortable reading experience. This e-reader also features pinch-to-zoom functionality, allowing you to see every detail when enlarging PDFs and individual books. You can also change the font size with a simple swipe of your finger. The body is designed to fit in hand like a hardcover book.
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Kobo Mini
Kobo Mini is the world’s smallest and lightest full-featured eReader, so it’s great for reading on the go. Complete with a no-glare natural E Ink touchscreen and built-in Wi Fi, it’s the full Kobo experience at a great value. Access to 1 million free eBooks doesn’t hurt either
Kobo Aura vs Kobo Mini in our news:

2014. Kobo unveiled waterproof Aura H2O Reader



Kobo has developed a new waterproof device - Kobo Aura H2O which costs $179 and is due out October 1. It's the latest in a series of efforts at offering devices purpose-built for readers at the premium end of the market. The Kobo Aura H2O aims to be a sort of all-terrain, sport-utility ereader, designed for those who want to take their devices places they otherwise wouldn’t, like into the bathtub or to the beach. The device is both thinner and lighter than the Kobo Aura HD, costs $10 more than and boasts an upgraded high-definition display and dustproof, air-tight design that resists water for up to thirty minutes when submerged.

Author: Dhaval Parekh
Dhaval possesses a strong passion for technology and actively stays informed about the most recent advancements in the tech industry and cutting-edge gadgets. He pays special attention to dedicated e-Ink eReaders, e-Ink note-taking devices and tablets. In addition to his writing pursuits, Dhaval enjoys immersing himself in books and audiobooks, indulging in movies and series. Each month, he devotes his time to reading 1-2 fiction and tech books, and he proudly owns a diverse collection of eReaders. Having previously worked at TechCrunch, Dhaval now shares his expertise by contributing articles to various tech portals. You can contact Dhaval via email dhaval@bookrunch.com