Should you get a Kindle or Kobo? ANSWERED!

My thoughts on the great Kobo V. Kindle debate!

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Should you get a Kindle or Kobo? In this video, we break down the ultimate e-reader debate to help you decide which device suits your reading habits best! From Kindle’s extensive Amazon ecosystem to Kobo’s flexibility with EPUB files and OverDrive integration, we compare the key features, pros, and cons of these popular e-readers.

We’ll cover display quality, battery life, compatibility with different book formats, pricing, and which device is better for casual readers, dedicated bookworms, and even those who borrow books from libraries. Whether you’re considering a Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis, Kobo Clara, or Kobo Libra 2, this video provides all the information you need to make the right choice.

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[DanielGreeneReviews]

CORRECTION! The Kobo libra color does not come with the stylists! That is an additional $70ish purchase.
Update: Kindle has updated to better accept epub, but still lacks some of the compatibility of Kobo.
Ereaders mentioned:
Kobo:
Kobo Libra Color: Releasing April 30th
Kobo Clara Color: Releasing April 30th

Kindle:

[Jobiin]

Kobo in my region (Canada) lets you take out library books in e-book format, Kindle does not, so its an easy decision

[Luumus]

5:40 I will just respectfully disagree with the cover thing and "How Kobo thinks we read". I like reading whilst I'm eating so having it propped up in a way I don't have to hold it or hunch over it if it's flat on the table, is a HUGE bonus to me. I love that cover because of it, it's a simple design with a great feature that you can use if you want to or ignore it all together if you don't.

[XDDM]

As someone who doesn't have their kindle connected to the internet and gets books solely using a wired connection be aware that Amazon recently changed their policy that you can no longer outright download the file from purchases to do with as you please. They only allow you to send it to a wired kindle registered to an account. Kind of beats the purpose of owning the file because YOU DON'T IF YOU CAN'T DO WHAT YOU WANT WITH IT.

[sluper]

Bought a Kobo a few years ago because why would I support amazon when I don't have to? Still works like a charm after 3 years of heavy usage. But having the ability to read comics in color makes me at least consider an upgrade.

[jenslingspaint]

the "how they think we read" vs "how we read" is the most accurate and relatable case review.

[timelate]

Honestly I bought a kindle specifically thinking I could download ebooks from the library. I had no clue about kobo at the time and got most of my information from American reviewers. Big mistake, I live in Australia and kindle does not work with any of the library apps. So thank you for mentioning how outside the US kobo is mostly the better option! Yes I know kindle has their daily deals but I found buying books because they were cheap actually costed me more, than buying just a few full priced ebooks I was actually interested. I also don’t like Amazon and when I can afford it, I’m looking forward to switching to a kobo

[colemushel]

I'll say this about standing cases, I bought a random standing case off Amazon for my Oasis and as someone who just had a kid it's awesome. I can hold/feed/rock her comfortably while still being able to read without hands. That's something that's really helped my ability to read more.

[davidbusse]

Thanks for the review. I am a Kobo Libra Color user. What convinced me was the more customer-centric business model. Some examples: right to repair. You can repair rather than replace your Kobo should the situation arise. Another example, in the Kobo store, if you are looking at a book to buy, you can press a menu button and if the book is available at your local library, they will tell you that. And you can check it out, right there, rather than buying it. There are other examples, but this is what made me favor Kobo over Kindle.

[Masqueey]

The Apple vs Android comparison is actually really good and summarises the difference quite well 👌

[deepmaxlore]

Thank you so much for reviewing manga and comics on the device! Tech reviews have been shockingly lacking in talking about the experience of reading comics or illustrated books on the color Kobo. I've got mine pre-ordered and I can't wait.

[bookish.canadian]

I've also decided to switch to Kobo simply because I want to get away from buying books from Amazon. Just going to wait for the new models to go on sale.

[heikable]

I switched from kindle to kobo over 10 years ago and I've never looked back. Being able to link my kobo to my dropbox account and just plonk pdfs and ebooks in there from any other device is a game changer for me.

[krthompson]

My grandma likes stands for her e-reader — I think it makes more of a difference for people with weaker grasp or joints! That said, the lack of adjustment for the viewing angle does sound like an issue.

[WhatTheFunct]

Daniel, the Kobo website literally shows where the stylus is supposed to be placed... 😅 They have a cover designed to fit and close around the stylus to keep it secured to the device. It goes on the left. Where your hand was.

[nicolet]

I’ve had the original Kobo libra for 3 years and I want to get the colour, but I can’t justify the expense when my current kobo still works great and does everything I need it to. 😅

[quainintechnicolor]

WOAH this was a lot sooner than expected!

[RubenRodriguez-cojx]

You're just supposed to put the stylus on your ear.

[jakecarlstad]

I actually bought both but I hardly ever use my kindle. I like the library access and also the just the size of the kobo much more. One thing I really love about kobo is that the Page count will dynamically adjust to however large your font is so it's always accurate how much longer you have in a chapter.

[lthecatt]

I'm a relatively early adopter to Kobo (I bought mine in 2012), and it still holds up, if only slightly slower compared to 12 years ago. I mainly use it when traveling/train commute, so not the most intense usage, but it is so convenient (especially with the side-loading part)