With the Kobo Aura H2O is a few months ago an ebook reader on the market, the latest e-ink technology with a larger display and an IP-certified water protection connects. The new reader is also the only Neuvorstellung from Kobo, because the 6 inch range has not been extended this year.
The situation is different at Amazon who brought out with the Kindle Voyage a high-end eReader in 6 inch segment. The device also uses modern e-ink technology, this combines with a particularly high pixel density and an innovative music solution.
The battle for the technology throne has never been scarce. It is clear that both eBook readers are very good – but whether the Amazon or Kobo flagship is the right choice to clarify this comparison
- Software
- Operation and Basic Functions
- “toc-level-3″ Advanced Features
- hardware
- screen
- Price-performance ratio
- Conclusion
Software
The Kobo Aura H2O can look back on a particularly long history of software development. Since the launch of the Kobo Touch in 2011, the software size has continuously expanded, so that all eReader New Releases benefit from this work. Of course, the long-term improvements can also be found at the H2O again.
The start screen is presented entirely unlike the Kindle Voyage and is ultimately practical. All the actions you can perform on the device (open books, add eBooks, browser and launching games, etc.) end up in a tile view as a shortcut on the home screen, so you have quick and easy access to the functions frequently or recently used.
Home screens in comparison Kobo Aura H2O (left) Kindle Voyage (right)
Also, the Kindle Voyage attacks basically back to a software in since the first touch-model use and has matured over the years more and more. It shows the Voyage, as well as to the aura H2O. In contrast to the Kobo competitors, the start screen presents but relatively conservative. It will be displayed in a cover view the three last read or added eBooks, directly below (fade out) book recommendations from the Kindle Store.
The service works on both platforms A very fast and leaves little to be desired.
The Kobo Aura H2O has over the Kindle has the advantage that this also files in the ePub format with Adobe DRM protection can open. So you can fill your device with eBooks from virtually any shop. In contrast, Amazon uses its own internal Mobi format with a proprietary copy protection. In simple terms: The Voyage read (almost) only eBooks purchased from Amazon
Operation and Basic Functions
On Voyage celebrate scroll buttons a comeback. It is the first time since the Kindle that Amazon is again fitted sheets keys in the flagship model. However, the shipping giant here does not use conventional buttons, but pressure-sensitive zones. That you can simply leave your finger on the housing and increases the pressure when you want to turn the page. This works very intuitive and reliable. Alternatively you can also use the touch screen (pressing and wiping).
Although the Kobo Aura H2O has no buttons, but can the touch zones of the scroll function to adjust The areas of the screen to scroll up and down or to display the menu can be changed in four predefined settings. This is left-handed and individualists who like to customize everything according to your own taste, quite a welcome bonus. Otherwise, you can of course turn the pages with the known swipe gesture.
The operation is done in both cases, thus using the touch screen, two different techniques are used. The Kobo device uses a now rarely coming to use infrared touch screen, the Kindle Voyage to the front of the housing plan a capacitive touch screen. The responsiveness of both devices is very good. The Amazon eReader, however, has the advantage that multi-touch is supported, therefore you can use the pinch-to-zoom gesture for example, PDF files to increase.
The library function turn the Kobo Aura H2O is one step ahead. Although this provides basically the same options for sorting and filtering, such as the Kindle, but also works as needed with Calibre together, so larger collections can be managed on the PC without any problems. The basic functionality of the libraries is quite similar, but the home screen of the Voyage serves as a library, while the H2O has a separate library and collection function.
Extensive typeface options on the Kobo eReader
The Aura H2O may be able to attract the typeface adaptation and allows a nearly continuous change of font size and line and edge distances. In addition, more fonts are available, which can also be extended if necessary. In addition, you can also text alignment (left & amp; justified) adapt, as well as the font weight (for the supported fonts). Thus, Kobo offers the widest range of features to adjust the font on the eReader market.
The Kindle Voyage is in this respect although also well equipped, can bottom line but still can not keep up. Here you have the options to adjust the font size in seven stages, and row and edge distances in three stages. The text alignment can not be changed. For the font, you can choose from one of six pre-installed.
eBooks can be purchased directly on both devices, ie via WiFi, you can access the preset stores and purchase songs fairly straightforward. On both devices, the stores are easily accessible and clear, but the German-language eBook Kobo range is much smaller. As already mentioned, but you can already also in other shops (on PC) buy, so you also must do without the H2O on a book.
Advanced Features
Both models have a dictionary and note function. To look up a word, you stay on it for a moment with his finger in both cases. At the Kobo eReader is then opens a small window (at the top or bottom of the screen) that displays the word definition. As a German-language dictionary Duden is used and also for other languages there’s usually editorially managed dictionaries.
Also on Kindle Voyage, the word definition or translation opens in a small window and is therefore visible in the text-context. Again, Duden German Dictionary is used as was used, and the results are, however, still better (there are also different declensions and conjugations detected). It is also possible to extend. For an existing WLAN (or 3G) connection, you can look up words also on Wikipedia and use an online translation feature of Microsoft Bing.
Better dictionary function on Voyage
The memo is on Voyage better implemented, because all the notes are clearly provided with a continuous footnote and you can use it on PC via TXT export. At the Kobo Aura H2O the Notiznehmung works basically the same, but are handling and export not quite so simple.
The Internet browser of both devices are again equivalent, ie the web pages rendering works similarly fast and good. On both eBook Reader you can set bookmarks, so that regular use is easily possible.
The PDF function enjoys neither Kobo yet on Amazon particularly large priority, ie There are not many display modes in both cases. The Voyage still intersects the bottom line is better, because thanks to pinch-to-zoom gesture can be large-sized files serve you faster. In addition, the Kindle also handles large files (50+ MB) better.
hardware
The Kobo Aura H2O must be due to the larger screen size in terms of the mobility give little beaten surprisingly – the device is not only greater total and radical heavier than the Kindle Voyage. Basically, the appearance of both devices is appealing: The Kindle Voyage is very modern with the flat housing front and white thanks to its compact dimensions, please immediately
But the aura. H2O looks very good and scores with an attractive, minimalist design. However, Kobo has yet to put up with criticism here, because the finish of the unit is extremely prone to fingerprints. The slightest touch is immediately visible, which can be any case-irritating to sensitive individuals. Fortunately, the screen of this problem is spared.
The usable internal memory of the Voyage is 3.04 GB and is not expandable. At the Kobo Aura H2O has 3.16 GB of disk space -. And can be extended if necessary via MicroSD card
As mentioned earlier, has the H2O a (eponymous) water protection. The Kobo eReader is waterproof to IP67 certification, ie when the lower door is closed (for USB and MicroSD), then no water can get inside the unit to one meter in depth with a duration of up to 30 minutes at up. In addition, says the IP certification that the H2O is protected from dust. When Voyage should avoid contact with water
The processing of both devices is impeccable -. No creaks or squeaks and the gaps are even .
screen
As mentioned above, comes as a screen technology on both devices the latest technology called e-ink Carta used. This ensures the best readability on eReader market. However, there are a few notable differences.
The Kobo Aura H2O has a 6.8 inch screen with 1430 × 1080 and solves pixels. Thus, the device provides a high pixel density of 264 ppi. The Kindle Voyage dissolves with 1440 × 1080 pixels even a little higher, but forces the pixels on a smaller 6 inch screen. Thus, the pixel density is record-breaking 300 ppi – no other eBook Reader is sharper. The resolution difference is visible primarily at small sizes and controls, in regular read operation but not too flashy. Therefore: Both devices are pin sharp – the Kindle is better one tick
The H2O can, however, turn points to the slightly lighter wallpaper so. the contrast without lighting is somewhat better than for the Voyage. Here again: the difference is so small that it does not really fall in regular read operation to the weight
More uniform color temperature at Aura H2O
In view of the lighting’s are also areas where can score both devices. The Kobo Aura H2O has enabled lighting really excellent contrast and belongs to the effect of the best eReaders on the market. Even better is because only the Voyage: The contrast is even better thanks to higher adjustable brightness. The difference does not fall for the same light but setting (see picture).
So far, both devices offer a very similar performance. The crucial point makes the Kobo eReader but in the homogeneity of the lighting. The light is very evenly over the entire screen, without significant shadows, halos or other disturbances. As Good as It’s basically barely. Also at the Voyage, the light distribution is very uniform (ie even here there’s no halos or shade), but with one drawback: Due to quality problems are devices in circulation where the color temperature is not homogeneously distributed so that the top of the screen appears yellowish, the lower but more blue in it.
When Voyage The lighting can be due to light sensor automatically regulate set and both low and higher (also manually).
Price-performance ratio
The Price for money both devices move in principle on a ählichen level. The Kobo Aura H2O to get the current state of the art e-ink technology with high resolution and a larger display, and a very good software scope. There’s also a bonus a water protection, which enables the use of the Aura H2O in virtually any environment. The enormously good lighting completes the excellent overall picture. However, you have to pay even deeper into their pockets attack than usual. 179 € will be charged for the H2O.
similar view from the Kindle Voyage, which is a little more expensive with a price of 189 euros. For this, the device offers innovative music keys, low weight and the highest pixel density on the market. Also in contrast ratio can not fooling the Voyage. The only weakness that the device does, affects the current gradient issues that Amazon hitherto apparently could not repair. Several weeks after the official launch should always sign new buyers on the Amazon website, the report of the problem, although it appears are plenty of devices without the error.
Therefore, the Kobo Aura H2O fetches the value for victory in this comparison. In spite of a slight price difference of H2O so the nose is due to the less problematic occurrence here forward.
Conclusion
With the Aura H2O Kobo year has ended without a doubt a direct hit. The eBook Reader uses an often favored larger screen size, resolution is high, the e-ink technology and modern lighting almost perfect. A better overall package you can hardly find.
But the Kindle Voyage is a very good ebook reader. The enormously high pixel density knows how to appeal immediately, as well as the perfect contrast, low weight and compact housing, as well as many useful and well-functioning software functions. The quality problems raise the Voyage but back and ensure ultimately that the comparison of Kobo Aura H2O wins.
As an alternative to Voyage provides otherwise continue the Kindle to Paperwhite, although it has a lower resolution, but provides more uniform lighting.
- Kobo Aura H2O for 179 € Buy
- Kindle Paperwhite for 99 € Buy
- Kindle Voyage for 189 € Buy
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