Rating 4.1 20 reviews

Kobo Aura One is one of the largest eBook readers on the market and the screen measures 7.8-inch. Kobo has managed to preserve a pixel density of 300 dpi even though the size has increased. Hence, it's suitable e-reader if you need a large screen that displays text in a crisp manner.


This device is waterproof like the Aura H2O model and capable of storing 8 GB of content. It's also speedy by employing a 1 GHz processor and 512 MB internal memory.

Manufacturer: Kobo
The eBook Reader Blog
9 years ago

The Kobo Aura One is getting all the attention lately but Kobo actually released two new ebook readers this September. In addition to the Aura One, they also came out with a new 6-inch Kobo Aura Edition 2 to replace the original Kobo Aura.
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Trusted Reviews
9 years ago

Kobo Aura One

When you think of an e-reader, you probably think of Amazon. There's nothing wrong with that: after all, the company does make the best e-reader available right now with the Kindle Paperwhite . But the Kobo Aura One shouldn't instantly be dismissed just because it isn't made by Amazon.
Pros:
  • It's water-resistant
  • Big
  • crisp display
  • Pocket integration
  • Clean UI
Cons:
  • Slightly uneven backlight
  • Ecosystem not as strong as Amazon
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Stuff.tv
9 years ago

Kobo Aura One review review

Pros:
  • A screen as big as a paperback book
  • Clever lighting, which won’t keep you up at night
  • Your new waterproof bathtime companion
Cons:
  • You can’t buy your books from Amazon
  • That bigger screen means more to lug around
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Stuff.tv
9 years ago

Kobo Aura One review

What is this heresy? The best ereader yet and it doesn't have an Amazon logo on the back? It's true: the big screen, ambient light sensor and waterproofing nudge the Aura One ahead of anything Amazon (or Kobo itself) has released to date. Funny, then, that the only issue is that it's not a Kindle .
Pros:
  • A screen as big as a paperback book
  • Clever lighting
  • which won't keep you up at night
  • Your new waterproof bathtime companion
Cons:
  • You can't buy your books from Amazon
  • That bigger screen means more to lug around
Read more on Stuff.tv
ibtimes.co.uk
9 years ago

Reducing blue light to help protect our sleeping patterns has become something of a craze among technology companies in 2016. Apple and Google have both developed software to reduce the amount of blue light produced by smartphones and tablets in the hours before bedtime, and now Kobo is the first to...
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ComputerShopper
9 years ago

The Aura One stands apart with a big display, waterproofing, and a nighttime-friendly display mode. Despite some quirks, it's a fine choice for shoppers not locked into Amazon's or B&N's e-reader ecosystem.
Pros:
  • Roomy 7.8-inch display
  • Terrific setting for adjusting color temperature of backlight
  • Waterproof
Cons:
  • Touch screen occasionally didn't respond well
  • No MicroSD card slot
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Recombu
9 years ago

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. But is the Kobo a Kindle killer? Here's our full Aura One review.
Pros:
  • Waterproof
  • Sharp
  • easy-to-read screen
  • Adaptive brightness
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Digitaltrends
9 years ago

Kobo Aura One Review

Kobo's Aura One is the best ebook reader you can buy.
Pros:
  • Big screen is sharp and crisp
  • Supports any ebook format
  • Long battery life
  • Night mode eliminates blue light
  • Waterproof
Cons:
  • No page turning buttons
  • Pricey
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Tech Crunch
9 years ago

When Kobo briefed me on the release of its new e-reader, a company rep explained that the company "[wasn't] sure if there was a premium price point" when they released the Aura HD back in 2013.
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PC Magazine
9 years ago

Kobo Aura One

The $229.99 Kobo Aura One is not your average ebook reader . It's waterproof, for starters, and boasts one of the largest E Ink touch screens we've seen. It also has adaptive front lighting that automatically shifts color temperature to reduce eye strain.
Pros:
  • Big, bright screen
  • Adaptive backlight
  • Waterproof
  • Supports EPUB files
  • 8GB of internal storage
Cons:
  • Pricey
  • Screen has slightly shadowy edges
  • Lacks memory card slot
Read more on PC Magazine
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