Rakuten Kobo has introduced two new e-readers. The Kobo Sage and the Libra 2 feature enhanced Bluetooth technology and support for audiobooks. The Sage offers works with various accessories including a stylus.
New Kobo eReaders
Rakuten Kobo, known for the well-known platform for e-books and audiobooks, has new e-readers released. According to the manufacturer, the Kobo Sage is the most complete device it has already proposed, while the Libra 2 is a more affordable alternative.
They both have improved bluetooth technology and work with audiobooks. You can also control the brightness of the screen and the color temperature, and with ‘ComfortLight Pro’ technology you can also read at night. Both e-readers are waterproof and can survive for 60 minutes in a depth of two meters.
Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2
The Sage is the first to be equipped with an 8-inch e-ink screen without a glossy finish. The device has 32 GB of storage, but it also supports Dropbox cloud storage. According to Kobo, this e-reader has a slim and light housing and the Sage comes with various accessories. You can take notes with the Kobo stylus, and there are also two types of protective covers. There is a SleepCover with kickstand, but also a PowerCover that can charge your e-reader while reading. It has a built-in battery and attaches magnetically to the Sage.
The Kobo Libra 2 is slightly smaller than the Sage with its 7-inch e-ink screen without a glossy finish. Kobo states that the e-ink panel works faster than with its predecessor and there is 32 GB of storage on board. The device only works with a SleepCover.
Prices and availability
The e-readers are available at kobo.com and at selected retailers. Kobo Sage has a suggested retail price of 289.99 euros and the suggested retail price of the Kobo Libra 2 is 189.99 euros. The Sage is available in black, and the Libra 2 also comes in a white model. They each have a range of colorful covers. You can now place a pre-order.
- Kobo Sage – bol.com – 289.99 euros
- Kobo Libra 2 -Not yet available- 189.99 euros
This summer we were able to test the Kobo Elipsa. You can find our review of the product here. Do you already have an e-reader at home and is there a model you would like to recommend? Let us know in the comments at the bottom of this article.
– Thanks for information from Androidworld.