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Kobo – E-ink readers & cases
Canadian e-reader company
Kobo makes e-readers with e-ink screens — the Clara and Libra ranges, plus colour-screen models.
Its advantage over the competition is open format support: it reads EPUB directly, without conversion, so you buy books from any store you like — and borrow from libraries.
Clara and Libra readers
Colour e-ink screens
Direct EPUB support
Stylus and SleepCover cases
What the Kobo range covers
- E-ink readers
- Colour models
- SleepCover cases
- Styluses and replacement tips
Reading without being locked to one store.
Frequently asked questions about Kobo
- How does it differ from Kindle?
- Kobo reads EPUB directly — you buy from any store and borrow from libraries. Kindle works mainly within its own ecosystem.
- What does a SleepCover do?
- It closes like a book and puts the device to sleep when shut, waking it when opened — saving battery and protecting the screen.
- Is a colour screen worth it?
- For illustrated books, comics and colour notes, yes. For plain text reading, black and white gives slightly crisper text.
- How long does the battery last?
- Weeks with normal use. An e-ink screen draws power only when the page changes.