Kobo Aura One (2016)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 177 reviews of Kobo Aura One (2016). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the design and size are generally positive. The usability and portability also get good views. The performance and price get negative opinions, and reviews are divided on the reliability.

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

Kobo Aura One review

Bigger doesn't always mean better

Larger, beautiful screen ; Interesting night time reading idea ; Waterproof design

Hard to hold ; Expensive for some ; Lacking Amazon's store

The Aura One is one of the best premium ereader devices, but a larger screen on a Kobo may not be for everyone.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : David Price (techadvisor.co.uk)

Kobo Aura One review

We review the Kobo Aura One, a large-screen eReader with exceptional water-resistance and good night-time reading features

The price might seem off-putting at first (after all, it's possible to get a Kindle for a third of the price, if you're willing to put up with 'special offers', or £70 if you're not) but there's plenty here to justify the expense.

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Kobo Aura One review

Instead of going small with its new top-of-the-line e-reader , Kobo, now owned by online retailer Rakuten , has gone big. The Aura One ($230 in the US, £190 in the UK and AU$350 in Australia) sports a 7.8-inch e-ink display that's significantly larger...

The Kobo Aura One sports a 7.8-inch e-ink display that's significantly larger than the 6-inch e-ink displays found on all of Amazon's Kindle e-readers, it's waterproof, has an integrated light and built-in support for Overdrive library book loans.

Fairly pricey, may be a little too large for some people's hands and Kobo's content ecosystem can't match Amazon's.

The Kobo Aura One may not make you want to ditch your Kindle, but it does have some differentiating features that make it worth considering if you are in search of a non-Amazon e-reader.

Nov, 2016

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Kobo Aura One review

The best replacement yet for your tired old paperbacks

A screen as big as a paperback book ; Clever lighting, which won't keep you up at night ; Your new waterproof bathtime companion

You can't buy your books from Amazon ; That bigger screen means more to lug around

The best ereader yet and it's not a Kindle, which is arguably its only downside

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Kobo Aura One Review: In Depth

Kobo Aura One Review: We test out Kobo's latest e-reader, the waterproof Aura One, which can access over five million ebooks via Kobo's online store.

Waterproof ; Sharp, easy-to-read screen ; Adaptive brightness

Straightforward design ; Lacks Kindle features

Aug, 2016

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The Kobo Aura One ebook reader has a huge 7.8-inch display and should survive an hour-long plunge into two metres of water - but at £190, it's pricier than a Kindle. Is it easy to read the screen even in bright sunshine, and is it intuitive to use?...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

Kobo Aura One

Providing you with your own personal, portable library is the task of a new eReader from Kobo.

During the review process, the Kobo Aura One performed well as it delivered clear and sharp text with quick updating of the screen. Although with the pleasant reading experience being offered, this device offers HZO Protection™ and is IPX8 certified...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Sami Mughal (oxgadgets.com)

Review: Kobo Aura One – E reader for bath and bed time!

Kobo has been the underdog in the e-reader market for a while. While their libraries are not as extensive as the ones found on their main competitors (ahem) their hardware has[...]

If you can deal with the lack of books, or find the ones you want on OverDrive, this is definitely the E-Reader to go for. The features easily outweigh the competition.

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Michael Grothaus (knowyourmobile.com)

Kobo Aura HD review: One of the best eReaders in the business

I'm a lover of books. Call me a book snob if you want. It's why I've held onto my paper books for so long. But it seems that Kobo has created an ereader aimed squarely at me, with the whole experience designed around reading the author's words and...

The best eReader screen on the market. Great ergonomic design. Great Battery.

Since the Aura HD is a “premium eReader designed for the discerning reader” it lacks many multimedia capabilities. This could be a turn off if you want a feature-heavy eReader.

The Kobo Aura HD is the best eReader on the market. It’s got the best display by far, and also the best ergonomic design. We love this thing, and so will you. The Aura HD will make for a perfect gift this Xmas

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Expert review by : Malarie Gokey (digitaltrends.com)

Kobo Aura One review

Kobo's Aura One is the best ebook reader you can buy. It's waterproof and boasts a brand-new big screen.

Big screen is sharp and crisp ; Supports any ebook format ; Long battery life ; Night mode eliminates blue light ; Waterproof

No page turning buttons ; Pricey

I thought ebook readers couldn’t get any better than Amazon’s Kindle Oasis, but Kobo’s Aura One has beaten the former best. You’ll still prefer the Oasis if you’re deeply embedded in Amazon’s Kindle ebook system, but if you don’t, the Aura One is...

Aug, 2016

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