Kobo Aura H2O (2014)

770 reviews

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screen (26)
usability (25)
portability (20)
durability (15)
battery (7)

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price (10)
performance (9)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 770 reviews of Kobo Aura H2O (2014). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and durability. The portability and screen are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the performance. The size and price get mixed views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Kobo Aura H2O (2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Kobo Aura H2O (2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Kobo Aura H2O (2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and screen. The durability and portability also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the performance, and many are negative about the design.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Kobo Aura H2O (2014) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the screen and durability. The usability and performance are also appreciated.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Kobo Aura H2O

Like tablets, e-readers have seen minimal innovation in the past few years. Amazon seems to have settled on its Kindle lineup and there isn't much in the way of competition. Aside from Kobo, that is, which has been churning out some rather decent...

A decent e-reader in certain scenarios – but uneven battery life and sluggish performance take the shine off.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Andrew London (techradar.com)

Kobo Aura H2O (2017) review

The waterproof wannabe Kindle-killer

Waterproof ; Clear, easy to read screen ; Clever backlighting technology

Battery could be better ; Expensive for some ; Limited store

Kobo’s latest ereader is a solid upgrade on its previous model. It’s waterproof, it’s compact, it’s light – and did we mention it’s waterproof? The Aura H2O is definitely a contender in the ereader market, but is waterproofing enough to see off the...

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Jamie Carter (techradar.com)

Kobo Aura H2O review

Reading in the bath has never been easier

Dust and waterproof ; Speedy page turns ; Long battery life

Lacks processing power ; No 3G option ; PDFs slow to navigate

Bookworms on beaches and in baths can relax at last with the first fully waterproof e-reader. But the Kobo Aura H2O lacks the processing power to be irresistible and has limited media options.

Nov, 2014

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Kobo Aura H2O review

The Kobo Aura H2O is the e-reader you can use in the bath

Attractive ; page-like display ; Long battery life ; It works under water!

Could be lighter ; Could be thinner ; Could be cheaper

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Kobo Aura H2O eBook reader survives our water test, perfect for the bath - Pocket-lint

Kobo announced its latest eBook reader, the Aura H2O with IP67 waterproofing, prior to the IFA consumer electronics trade show, but Pocket-lint caught

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Nicol Natale (techadvisor.co.uk)

Kobo Aura H2O Review

The Kobo Aura H2O is a high-end eReader with an advantage over Amazon's Kindles. Here's our full review

There are a few disadvantages to the Aura H2O that are important to note, such as processing power and unresponsive interface. Processing is quite slow and menus, settings and controls take a bit longer to display.

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

New Kobo Aura H2O Review (2017 2nd Edition model)

The all-new Kobo Aura H2O eBook reader is an updated version of the original waterproof H2O model, sporting a more compact design for easier packing....

Water resistant ; Improved eBook store ; Decent features

Dull interface

The new 2017 model of Kobo Aura H2O will be available to buy in the UK from May 22, with pre-orders already open at the time of writing via www.kobo.com.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Kobo Aura H2O (2017) review

Travel tech worth making room in your carry-on for

It’s a waterproof wonder ; Undercuts the Kindle competition ; Brilliant backlight won’t keep you up at night

Kobo’s book catalogue still lags behind Amazon

Everything we loved about Kobo’s last e-reader, in a smaller, travel-friendly package. Amazon should watch its back.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Kobo Aura H2O Review: In Depth

We review Kobo's new water-resistant eReader, the Kobo Aura H2O. Kobo's Aura H2O is one of the world's first water-resistant eReaders, which is kind of...

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Occasional jerky performance

If you want an eReader for chilling in the bath (or shower, or sea, or any other wet place) then the Kobo Aura H2O is pretty much your one and only choice. The water resistance is a great little feature that we can’t believe hasn’t been done before 2014..

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.co.uk)