kindle vs kobo: a detailed comparison ✨ || which one should you choose?

timestamps:
0:00 - intro
3:06 - my e-reader devices
3:50 - kobo libra h2o
4:48 - kindle 10th generation basic
5:54 - kobo mini
8:24 - a note on overconsumption
10:07 - kobo vs kindle
10:21 - disabling auto-sleep
12:22 - vocabulary builder
12:58 - fonts
13:38 - display clock
14:22 - reading progress options
16:08 - navigating chapters
17:18 - annotations & notes
18:18 - browser features
18:52 - library organization
19:42 - overdrive/libby
20:55 - pocket
21:26 - goodreads
21:42 - reading stats
21:31 - ads
23:12 - brightness
24:30 - lock screen
25:22 - page refresh rate
27:33 - sideloading
29:56 - sync between devices
31:12 - the #1 difference between kindle and kobo ecosystems
32:28 - battery life
33:03 - outro

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Dancing Star - Aakash Gandhi

[withlove.fromamelia]

THANK YOU for talking about kindle’s cloud syncing feature. When I’ve seen other comparison videos, they keep talking about how much easier it is to do on kobo. In my opinion it’s SO much easier on kindle when you can just send to kindle or via email, AND it’s synced across multiple devices.

I’m a kindle user but I envy kobo’s reading stats

[Jonathan-B_]

YAS! The Kobo reading progress options > than Kindle, IMO. Having that within chapter is my favorite.

[justbreethe]

thank you for encouraging anti-consumer culture to fix and refurbish first 🙌🏼 I constantly feel the pressure to buy brand new in the book community so this is refreshing!

[kyeoptawerkah]

I bought a kobo libra 2 last year and honestly it's been pretty great. I only use Libby/overdrive and it's been good for me. I really want to avoid amazon as much as possible so kobo and storygraph as my reading tracker app have been so incredible.
Also edit to add: i did just purchase a refurbished kobo because i wanted a little bit smaller ereader specifically for me traveling (havent received it yet) but i dont think anyone really needs more than 1 ereader so i do appreciate you mentioning how aesthetic-icizing ereaders can lead to overconsumption because damn do i feel pressure to get all these fancy accessories and more ereaders just because others make it so appealing

[wolfme]

The location number is used due to the discrepancy between a book page and a Kindle screen. It is a more precise indicator of where you are in a book and helps to sync your devices across the many methods you can use to read Kindle books/listen to some audiobooks.

[timeoccupied]

I’m also in Canada and I got a kobo for overdrive/Libby connection. Between that and kobo’s price matching policy I’m happy. Whenever I have a KU subscription I just read on the kindle app.

[RavenWood]

As someone firmly attached to their Kobo mini. I am so happy to hear i can bring it back to life!

[zixaz]

Ah I love the Kobo reading stats and overall UI but the cloud syncing of Kindle can’t be beat! It’s so convenient to just continue on in my current book on the Kindle app on my phone while waiting in line or something. I have considered switching over to Kobo though so I’m glad to at least know that ahead of time.

[light]

I have a Kindle Paperwhite Signiture and recently got a Scribe, too. These are my first two e-readers and they have many options I really like, but now I'm considering getting Kobo Libra color. I hear from different sources that Kobo has a lot of good features and that is more customizable and you can repare and replace different parts of the device. I just really wish it had speakersnstead of buttons. Afterwards at some future point I will probably get a Onyx Boox Note Air 3 C or something like it.
I like it that you pointed out some of the less commented features. That was very helpful ❤

[saumyemehrotra]

Thanks for talking about the sideloading and sync differences between the two. The whispersync feature in kindle is crucial for me. I was planning on getting the new libra colour and this is so good to know, since i sideload all the books i read using send to kindle and read on my paperwhite and the phone app.

I just wanted to say that I loved this video, I love your profile pic, and I value all the details you shared and your delivery!

[gloriaboakye]

I haven’t seen a comparison such as this anywhere else, this was great!

[linsloria]

Just wanted to say, thank you for taking the time to make this video. I currently have an old Kindle (7th gen), but I want to upgrade, and I think Kobo is the option that suits me, appreciate all the info shared :)

[giadaamarini]

I honestly am looking into a kobo because of the whole issue where Amazon pulled books and even if you have purchased it, it will disappear from your library. So I’m wanting a device where I can download my purchased ebooks and not worry about them being disappearing lol

[sistergoldenhair]

With the calibre software ecosystem doesn’t matter. I just bought the kobo libra color for the stylus and ability to annotate books with multiple colors and being able to write notes directly on the books. Sleep wake covers are a must for me and I’ve never had an issue. I’ve side loaded fonts with no issues. Open Sans is very readable for me. I’m not a fan of serifs.

[MaedBetweenthePages]

Hey thereee! 💕

As someone who has only ever had a kindle, this is really interesting to me 👀 if I’m ever on the market for a new reader I feel much more informed now 🥰✨

[nat]

Thank you for this 🙂 I am new to ereading and kobo. I didn’t know about navigating through the pages that way. It’s really nice. I like to be able to flip through my pages.

[AlexSmith-vfzh]

I got a kobo Libra color about 2 months ago and I absolutely love it. Unfortunately, a large amount of the books I want to read are available on kindle unlimited, so I ended up getting a kindle basic as well to save money since I was buying paperbacks and it adds up quickly (but it was on sale at Best Buy for $15 off and I had an extra $10) so I couldn’t really beat that deal. Before I didn’t understand why people would have multiple e-readers, but it makes sense depending on what you need in the moment

[morganlikesstationery]

Honestly I love kobo so much. I bought a Sage a while ago and I've absolutely gotten my money's worth of it - honestly besides the kindle ecosystem there's 0 reason to grab a kindle over kobo. Not to mention, screw amazon, can I get an amen?

[heyimsasa]

your first video was super helpful in getting me to decide whether or not to get an ereader at all. one of the best purchases of my life tbh 💖💖