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Kobo Aura H2O 2nd Edition (2017)

Kobo Aura H2O 2nd Edition (2017)
alaScore 89

11 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of Kobo Aura H2O 2nd Edition (2017). The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size and screen. The design and battery also get good views, but there are some mixed reviews about the usability. Many are negative about the price.

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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 2nd Edition (2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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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. Here's our review after spending some quality reading…

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. You can pick it up from £149.

May, 2017

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Great ereader

 

Beautiful screen, very good backlight that adjusts colour to time of day. Screen bigger than kindle with comparable overall size and more options to customise font type and size to your liking. Can rent books from my local library unlike Kindle. Fully...

Nov, 2017

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

My second Kobo

 

This is such an improvement on the old one. Bigger reading area and I can read in the dark and increase the line spacing. I only wish it was coloured white like my old one.

Nov, 2017

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Kobo

 

Love my new kobo it's the best ever. Truly pocket size and very light.

Oct, 2017

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Kobo New Aura H20 E-Reader

 

A bit expensive but it's the perfect size, works great and batteries last for ages

Oct, 2017

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Better that Kindle

 

looks and feels nice in your hands (blue power button looks cool) It works with any e-book file type, whereas kindle is locked to the Kindle file type. It is waterproof It has a natural light for night time use (makes it orangeish instead of bright...

Sep, 2017

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Works Well So Far

 

I have only had this for nearly a month but so far so good! It was a replacement from a Kindle Aura H20 E-Reader (version 1) that I had previously purchased. It glitched at least once a month; always saying there was water on the screen when there was...

Sep, 2017

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Convert

 

I was always pro-book and anti reader, but bought this for a resort holiday and was so impressed. Didn't have to worry about it getting wet at the beach. Loads of books to choose from. I downloaded free books and 99p books, will be rejoining the local...

Sep, 2017

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Excellent

 

I had the kobo h2o first edition but this one tops it all excellent highly recommended

Aug, 2017

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

it's amazing

 

Absolutely fantastic added bonus I can take it in the bath. No need for waterproof bags anymore. Wish I had purchased sooner

Aug, 2017
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