Rakuten Kobo Aura Comparison
The core series that defined Kobo’s golden age. It introduced the Aura H2O—the world's first truly waterproof (IP67) e-reader—and the iconic Aura ONE, which seamlessly combined a massive 7.8-inch display with adjustable color temperature lighting (ComfortLight PRO).
✦ A landmark series that pioneered waterproofing and blue-light reduction in the e-reader industry. It laid the design foundation for today’s popular Libra and Sage models.
Final Generation Model
Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 (Gen 2)
- Display Specs
- 6.8" 265ppi
- Monochrome
- Weight
- 210 g
- 8.9mm thick
- Battery & Charging
- Up to 4 weeks
- Micro-USB
- Waterproofing
- IPX8 Waterproof
- 2m / 60min Immersion
Kobo Aura vs Other Rakuten Kobo Series
Explore positioning and hardware trade-offs (5-axis radar balance) between Kobo Aura and other series across the Rakuten Kobo lineup.
All Kobo Aura Historical Models
Compare all 4 models across generations of Kobo Aura. Scroll horizontally to view full hardware specs.
History of Kobo Aura Series
Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 (Gen 2)
Updated 6.8-inch waterproof e-reader featuring ComfortLight PRO blue-light reduction technology and IPX8 water resistance.
Kobo Aura Edition 2 (Gen 2)
Redesigned 6-inch standard e-reader featuring a 212 ppi Carta display and ComfortLight.
Kobo Aura ONE (Gen 1)
7.8-inch flagship e-reader featuring 300 ppi display, ComfortLight PRO, IPX8 waterproofing, and built-in OverDrive library support.
Kobo Aura H2O (Gen 1)
Pioneering 6.8-inch waterproof and dustproof e-reader certified with IP67 rating.