![]() ![]() Kobo’s device also weighs slightly more at 226g, which shouldn’t make too much difference, but, again, we’re yet to test it out. But it’s also thinner at just 6.9mm, which should help to level things out in terms of comfort. The Kobo, in comparison, measures 195.1mm x 138.5mm, so it’s considerably larger than the Kindle. In terms of dimensions, it measures 169mm x 117mm, and comes in at 9.1mm thick. Related: Kindle Voyage vs Kindle PaperwhiteĪll of which is fine, but how much do these things weigh? After all, that’s what’s going to make the biggest difference when it comes to holding the two devices.Īt 205g for the Wi-Fi version and 217g for the 3G model, the Kindle Paperwhite can be held for long periods without your arm giving out on you. It seems as if Kobo has added a nice metal trim to the thing, though, so it could look slightly more upmarket than the Paperwhite. It certainly looks as though it adheres to standard e-reader design features: it’s a black rectangle with a screen on it. ![]() We’re yet to get our hands on Kobo’s alternative, so we’re not entirely sure how comfortable it is to hold or how well designed it is. It might not look particularly chic, but it means there are more ways to grip the device without obscuring the screen. That adds to the device’s holdability, as does the fairly large bezel around the screen. The Paperwhite is all matte-black (or white) plastic with a soft-touch finish. The design hasn’t changed much since the first version was launched in 2012. So where does that leave the more mid-range Paperwhite? Amazon made much of this fact when it launched the Kindle Oasis, extolling the virtues of its fine balance. Kobo Aura One vs Kindle Paperwhite – Designĭesign can make a big difference when it comes to e-readers, as you’re going to be holding the device for a long time. ![]()
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