The waterproof Kobo Aura H2O is a superb ereader with an excellent screen and backlight

The new waterproof Kobo Aura H2O was released at the beginning of the month. Yesterday I posted a PDF review and a comparison between it and the Kindle Paperwhite. It's taken awhile for me to post reviews for the H2O because the new Kindle and Fire HD 6 arrived first, and I had to focus […]Read more

The Kobo Aura H2O is the latest e-reader from the veteran reading slate maker , and it's aiming to be the ultimate companion to stick in your bag for when you jet off on holiday. For starters, it's ideally made for lounging by the pool or in the tub, all thanks to its waterproof abilities, but is...

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

Pricier than Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite, the H2O packs a larger, sharper display-and it's waterproof. Serious e-readers will like it for reading in the bath or at the beach, but know that it's a premium-price device, with full-color Android tablets right on its heels.

Waterproof; within limits; Brighter; whiter screen with built-in lighting; Display is big; at 6.8 inches; Light for its size; Superb font controls and onscreen keyboard; EPub support; Expandable storage

Price is high; versus Kindle Paperwhite and many compact Android tablets

The Kobo Aura H2O offers one of the most authentic reading experiences of any ebook reader and it even has a cool design. The reader's special features are what set it apart from Amazon's offerings.

Waterproof; Bright screen; Comfortable to hold

Less browser-friendly store; Wide bezels

The aftermarket-treated Waterproof Kindle is just about perfect: an already fantastic e-reader with the added bonus of being built like a rock. But all that comes with one hell of a price tag - $US240, specifically.

Waterproof; Beautiful high-res screen; Functional home screen

Waterproofing is unnecessary; No 3G; no touchscreen; Odd keyboard layout

Kobo is taking the ebook reader somewhere it's never been before: Your bathtub. The new Kobo Aura H2O is in many ways the same device as last year's excellent Aura HD , but with one very important change: The Aura H2O is waterproof, so you can read worry-free while in the tub or at the beach.

Waterproof; Sharp screen; Bright edge lighting; Fast page turns; Lots of storage and supported file types; Plenty of font customization options

Pricey; Relatively bulky

Kobo has introduced a new e-reader, and the device offers all your typical generational improvements, including faster page turning and a high-resolution display for crisp text. But it also brings a degree of waterproofing to the device, which means it's better able to handle a trip to the beach, or...

With specifications very similar to those of its predecessor, the Kobo Aura HD , the waterproof equivalent boasts an updated 6.8in Carta E Ink 1430x1080 resolution touchscreen display, upgraded from the Aura HD's Pearl E Ink screen, with added IP67 certification meaning it's waterproof for up to 30...