Comparison between the Kobo Clara HD, Libra H2O, and Forma
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Compare the Clara HD to the Libra H20 and Forma
| Clara HD | Libra H2O | Forma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6 inches | 6.8 inches | 8 inches |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes | Yes |
| ComfortLight PRO | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage capacity | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| Sharpness | HD | Full HD | Full HD |
| Physical buttons | No | Yes | Yes |
Design
Clara HD: 6-inch screen, not waterproof
The Kobo Clara HD has a 6-inch HD screen. The size of this e-reader can be compared to a postcard. Thanks to its compact size and light weight of 166g, you can easily take the Clara HD with you in your bag. This model isn't water-resistant. Because of this, you have to be careful when reading in the bathtub or on the beach. The e-reader is made of plastic and is fairly sturdy.
Kobo Libra H2O: 6.8-inch screen and waterproof
The 6.8-inch screen of the Kobo Libra H2O is slightly larger than that of the Clara HD. This sharp Full HD screen lets you read more comfortably than the HD screen of the Kobo Clara. The device is also water-resistant, so you can take the e-reader to the pool without worries. The Libra has an ergonomic handle on the side of the device. That way, you can easily hold the e-reader comfortably for a longer period of time. The Libra also has a plastic exterior.
Kobo Forma: 8-inch screen and waterproof
The Kobo Forma has a large 8-inch Full HD screen. Because of the large, bright screen and the handle with buttons, this e-reader is about the size of a notepad. The Forma is waterproof and made of a somewhat stronger material than the other 2 e-readers. That's useful if you take the e-reader outside a lot. The screen is also made of a more luxurious material, so it stays in good condition for longer.
User-friendliness
Clara HD: ComfortLight PRO
The Kobo Clara HD has an 8GB storage capacity. You can easily store more than 8000 e-books on this. Thanks to 512MB RAM, the Clara HD runs relatively smoothly. This means you don't have to wait too long when you turn a page. This e-reader also features ComfortLight PRO. With this, you can adjust the brightness of the screen and the color temperature to your liking. This way, you can also read a book in the evening without straining your eyes.
Libra H2O: ergonomic handle with buttons
On the handle of the Kobo Libra are physical buttons with which you can easily browse through the menu and your books. It works a bit faster and more accurate than browsing via the touchscreen. Thanks to ComfortLight PRO, this model also gives you the option to adjust the brightness of the screen to your preference. The RAM and storage capacity are the same as those of the Kobo Clara, so you also store around 8000 e-books on your Libra H2O.
Forma: more space on the 8-inch screen
You don't have to turn pages as often on the large 8-inch screen of the Forma. The e-reader is also great for reading PDF files (magazines), manga, or graphic novels. You almost never have to zoom in, something that's often fairly slow and awkward on e-readers. Just like the Libra, the Forma has an ergonomic handle with physical buttons. You set the brightness of the lighting via Comfortlight PRO and you have storage space for 8000 e-books.
Kobo Clara HD
- With the compact, 6-inch screen, you can easily take the Kobo Clara HD with you.
- With ComfortLight PRO, you can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the screen to your liking.
- This e-reader isn't waterproof.
- The Kobo Clara HD doesn't have any physical buttons, so it may be difficult to control when you're not used to a touchscreen.
Refurbished Kobo Libra H2O
- The Kobo Libra H2O is waterproof, so you can read in the bathtub or on the beach without worries too.
- Thanks to the ergonomic handle, you can hold the e-reader for a long time without hurting your hand or arm.
- You can easily navigate through your e-books and the menu thanks to the physical buttons.
- Due to the 7-inch screen, the Libra H2O is less suitable for reading magazines and comics than the Forma.
Refurbished Kobo Forma
- Thanks to the ergonomic handle, you can hold the e-reader for a long time without any pain in your hand or arm.
- The Kobo Forma is waterproof, so you can also read in the bath or on the beach without worries.
- Thanks to the large screen, you don't have to turn the page as often and you also read magazines and comics.
- The 8-inch screen makes the Kobo Forma a bit less convenient than the Libra.
Conclusion
The Kobo Clara is the easiest to carry thanks to the compact 6-inch HD screen. The 8-inch Kobo Forma is useful if you also read magazines, manga, and comics. The Libra falls exactly in between. In addition, the Libra and Forma both have an ergonomic handle with physical buttons, and they're waterproof. This makes them more luxurious and user-friendly than the Kobo Clara.
