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Kobo Forma 8GB

8,9/10 (161 reviews)
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Product information

Key specs

Screen size
8 inches
Water-resistant
Yes
Memory card reader
No
Built-in WiFi
Yes
Total storage capacity
8 GB
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Pros and cons

According to our e-reader expert
  • The size of this e-reader allows you to read comfortably and easily take it with you on the go.
  • Thanks to the waterproof casing, you can read at the beach or next to the pool without having to worry.
  • Comfortlight Pro automatically adjusts the screen backlight based on your ambient light, while also filtering blue light.
  • The e-reader doesn't include an adapter for charging via a socket, only a micro USB cable.
  • A protective cover isn't included so order a protective cover or one of our recommended combinations with a discount and prevent damage to the vulnerable screen.
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Description

Thanks to a number of improvements, the Kobo Forma is the ideal e-reader to read on for longer periods of time. The 8-inch screen might be larger than that of other Kobo e-readers, but the Forma is still lighter than most of those e-readers. The ergonomic grip on the side allows you to easily hold this Kobo for longer stretches of time. With the physical buttons on the grip, you can easily flip a page. The comfort of your eyes has also been considered, because Comfortlight Pro ensures that the screen backlight automatically adjusts to the ambient light. It filters blue light at night, so you can fall asleep more easily when you're done reading. Do you want to read in bed, but also at the beach? The Kobo Forma is waterproof, so feel free to bring it to the beach or pool

Note: you have to create a Kobo account to use a Kobo e-reader.

Thanks to a number of improvements, the Kobo Forma is the ideal e-reader to read on for longer periods of time. The 8-inch screen might be larger than that of other Kobo e-readers, but the Forma is still lighter than most of those e-readers. The ergonomic grip on the side allows you to easily hold this Kobo for longer stretches of time. With the physical buttons on the grip, you can easily flip a page. The comfort of your eyes has also been considered, because Comfortlight Pro ensures that the screen backlight automatically adjusts to the ambient light. It filters blue light at night, so you can fall asleep more easily when you're done reading. Do you want to read in bed, but also at the beach? The Kobo Forma is waterproof, so feel free to bring it to the beach or pool

Note: you have to create a Kobo account to use a Kobo e-reader.

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Tips for using this product

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Included by default

  • Manual (451.27 KB)
  • Micro USB cable

Included by default

  • Manual (451.27 KB)
  • Micro USB cable

Key specs

Screen size
8 inches
Water-resistant
Yes
Memory card reader
No
Built-in WiFi
Yes
Total storage capacity
8 GB
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How do you choose the best e-reader for you?
You want to choose an e-reader that best suits your usage situation. If you like to read on the go, you need a different size than if you read at home a lot. We'll help you find the right e-reader.

How do you put books on a Kobo e-reader?
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Reviews

161 reviews
8,9/10 (161 reviews)

Rating

97 reviews with 5 stars

55 reviews with 4 stars

6 reviews with 3 stars

0 reviews with 2 stars

3 reviews with 1 star

Rating per section

User friendliness
10,0
Speed
8,3
Screen quality
9,4
Design
9,7
Options
7,4

Customer images

Most helpful reviews

9,2/10

Great e-reader, worth the money!

  • Nice big screen
  • nice buttons
  • Pricey
  • De leeuw
  • 26 October 2018
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,8/10

Recommended for manga, despite small memory.

  • 8" screen works well for manga
  • Good out-of-the-box support for CBR/CBZ files
  • No expandable memory
  • Marvin schreurs
  • 20 April 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

The large screen makes it a better choice than a book.

  • Wonderfully large screen, for me the only reason to buy the Forma.
  • Buttons to turn the page
  • too expensive
  • Martine van de moesdijk
  • 10 June 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

The Kobo Forma a must.

  • Very convenient to use, especially the push buttons
  • Easy to use with one hand
  • None found for the moment
  • Paul bourgeois
  • 12 December 2018
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

Super nice

  • Large screen that can rotate
  • High price
  • Wijnand van plaggenhoef
  • 5 June 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

in one word: great!

  • Beautiful screen image
  • Intuitive
  • You still can't jump to a page number
  • Wolter klimbie
  • 17 May 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

Koba+Sleepcover = Killer Combo!

  • FormFactor
  • User experience
  • Price
  • Joris van dyck
  • 6 November 2018
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

probably the best e-reader of the moment

  • feels good in the hand
  • has scroll buttons
  • is pricey
  • Een klant
  • 5 March 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,6/10

Good e-reader for a good price

  • Bigger screen
  • Just a little faster than my old Aura HD
  • The original case is expensive
  • Wm
  • 15 July 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,8/10

Excellent E-reader

  • Nice big screen
  • Weight
  • Expensive
  • Gerrit
  • 31 October 2018
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

Great e-reader, worth the money!

  • Nice big screen
  • nice buttons
  • Fits well in the hand
  • Pricey

For four years I had a Kindle Paperwhite with a 6 inch screen. Initially I used it a lot, but the small screen, wide bezels and Amazon system started to annoy me. Coincidentally, this Kobo e-reader just came on the market when I wanted to buy a new one.

I can tell you, it's a breath of fresh air. In terms of size, the screen now at least resembles a real book and is certainly not too large. Why don't more manufacturers make such an 8 inch screen?

The design also deserves a big thumbs up. The soft, rubber-like plastic feels friendly and pleasant. The weight of the device is on the side where you hold it, which makes it very comfortable.

I also really like that Kobo works with Pocket. I follow a number of blogs and websites, and the new articles automatically end up in my Pocket account (you can set this up using IFTTT). From now on I can read it every morning on my e-reader, without distractions from apps or other smartphone irritations. Very very nice!

Finally, compliments to Coolblue. The wrong product was delivered in the morning, but after a phone call it was immediately ensured that the correct e-reader arrived on the same day.

  • De leeuw
  • 26 October 2018
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,8/10

Recommended for manga, despite small memory.

  • 8" screen works well for manga
  • Good out-of-the-box support for CBR/CBZ files
  • Simple to use
  • No expandable memory

I bought this e-reader mainly for reading comic books and manga, and that's one thing this e-reader is pretty good at. Kobo has done a lot with recent updates to improve CBR/CBZ file support, allowing you to browse the pages relatively quickly and smoothly. The 8" screen is large and sharp enough to keep everything readable. Japanese manga work particularly well with this format. The function to tilt your image is also very useful for manga that uses double pages that are shown as 1 whole. With the forma you tilt the screen and you can still view these types of pages in the wide landscape mode.

Where the format fails, however, is the memory capacity. With only 8GB, of which about 7GB is usable, you can't put many volumes of comic books on your reader at once. You will mainly notice this if you would like to have many different series on your reader. Another stumbling block is that the file transfer via USB is quite slow. This is not as annoying with normal e-books, but noticeable with comic books as they take up more memory.

The ease of reading the format is a big plus. The thick gripping edge still gives you a solid handle to hold your reader, while the other thin edges make the reader quite compact for the screen size. The use of softer materials also gives you a better grip on the device, in addition to the fact that it feels nicer. The leaf buds are nice to have, although I personally find them a bit too far apart. This can become unpleasant with very long reading. You can of course always browse with the touchscreen, if you prefer.

I make less use of the kobo-specific functions, such as the kobo shop and pocket integration. They function properly, but do not get in the way if you want to use the reader purely for your own DRM-free books. The pocket integration is useful if you like to take articles from the internet with you, but please note that you must first synchronize your articles with WiFi to your reader.

Personally, I recommend this e-reader for manga readers and people who would like a bigger, clearer screen. As a manga reader, be aware of the lack of memory. There would also be a 32GB version of the forma for manga readers, but I haven't come across this in the Netherlands yet.

  • Marvin schreurs
  • 20 April 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

The large screen makes it a better choice than a book.

  • Wonderfully large screen, for me the only reason to buy the Forma.
  • Buttons to turn the page
  • Faster than my Kobo Glo
  • too expensive

The big screen is really great. I only used the Kobo glo on vacation because of the small screen. I use the Forma every day. I no longer buy paper books. And the eReader is very light in weight. Despite the high price if you compare it with other eReaders, I would definitely recommend the eReader.

  • Martine van de moesdijk
  • 10 June 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
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Insure your e-reader

You can select one of the Backup Plans below in your shopping cart. It will protect your brand new e-reader against damage and/or theft.

Kobo Forma 8GB
  • Backup Plan Complete - Cancellable monthly
    3,29 per month
  • Backup Plan Damage - Cancellable monthly
    2,39 per month
  • 2-year Backup Plan Damage
    44,99 one-time payment
  • 2-year Backup Plan Complete
    64,00 one-time payment

Specifications

Product

Product number
820567
Manufacturer code
N782-KU-BK-K-EP
Brand
Kobo
Warranty
2 years
Processing of your defect
Via Coolblue
Old product returned for free
Yes

Screen

Screen type
Electronic Ink
Type E-ink panel
Carta
Sharpness
Full HD (1080p)
Blue light filter
Yes
Resolution height
1440 pixels
Resolution width
1920 pixels
Color screen
No
Screen size
8 inches
Touchscreen
Yes
Backlit screen
Yes
Pixel density
300 ppi

Memory

Total storage capacity
8 GB
Memory card reader
No
Internal RAM
512 MB

General properties

Operating system language
Dutch, English, Multiple languages can be configured
eBook store integrated
Yes
Text file format
BMP, CBZ, GIF, HTML, JPEG, MobiPocket, PDF, PNG, RTF, TIFF, ePub
Photo file format
BMP, PNG, TIFF
Supported and protected file formats
Adobe DRM, MobiPocket, ePub
Text-to-Speech function
No
Dictionary
Yes
Web browser
Yes
Plays music
No
IP certification
IPX8

Physical properties

Weight
190 g
Color
Black
Controls
Physical buttons, Touchscreen
Width
16 cm
Depth
0,85 cm
Height
17,7 cm
Material
Plastic
Water-resistant
Yes

Bluetooth and WiFi

Built-in WiFi
Yes
WiFi standards
Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
Bluetooth
No

USB connectors

USB port
Yes
Type of USB port
Micro USB-B (type: 2.0)

Battery

Battery/battery capacity
1200 mAh
Charger adapter included
No

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