KINDLE BUYER’S GUIDE🤔Watch THIS‼️BEFORE You Buy or Upgrade 💲

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Ultimate Kindle vs. Kobo comparison of all models at the time of recording [Kindle basic, Paperwhite, Oasis and Scribe vs. Kobo Nia, Clara, Libra, Sage and Elipsa]and why someone would choose a specific brand or model. #kindle #kobo #ereader #oasis #paperwhite
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Base Models
3:47 - Mid Level, Kindle Sweet Spot
7:13 - Top End, Kobo Sweet Spot
11:30 - Biggest eReader Screen
12:40 - Scribe vs Elipsa writers/readers
14:30 - Summary Pros & Cons
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@binglamb2176 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review! I have been a Kobo user for about 7 years with an Aura HD. I just upgraded to a Libra 2 and absolutely love it. However, to have access to Kindle unlimited and additional titles, I bought a Kindle Basic in December. I still prefer the Kobo since it is much more user friendly and easily accesses my local library. It slightly annoys me that as far as booktube generally is concerned, Kindle is the only ereader that exists. Thanks to a fellow Canadian to give the Kobo some love.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

This comment made me so happy! I’m glad to give Kobo a little bit of spotlight, they’re amazing. Good to know there are alternatives, you know? Thanks for the support!

@samarycastro Жыл бұрын

This video was SOO helpful! No other youtuber has such an in-depth comparison on Kindle and Kobo! Thanks so much! I learned a lot from this video 👏

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Then I’ve done a service, I’m glad!! Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m so happy it helped someone.

@vivekraj1169 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review. You addressed all my doubts like file types supported, ease of aging files etc.. I have seen many video and none addressed these things.

@RekindledReader 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped, even a bit :)

@CNavo.TheNextChapter Жыл бұрын

Great video Theo! I can tell a lot of work must have gone into this and appreciate you providing this information. I still need an e-reader since I've started receiving epub ARCs and currently use my tablet which hurts my eyes after a bit of reading. Gave me some great options and more knowledge on Kobo's

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, man! Glad it provided some insight. Whatever you choose, you’ll be happy - having an eReader is awesome!

@LynnetteReads Жыл бұрын

I have an Oasis and my only reason for having it is the page turn buttons. I would be happy with the basic or paperwhite if they had page turn buttons. It was frustrating to me when they took this away.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

I love the buttons, I actually edited out a part where I talk about how nice it is to have the buttons, but then I thought… People don’t actually care do they? Lol.

@blacknbluecollarreader Жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful and informative. Excellent video Sir. I just received my Paperwhite yesterday.....so I'm glad you gave it the nod in that category.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

It’s one of the best 🤙🏻 Thanks, man!

@ColinsCornerYT Жыл бұрын

GREAT video man! Thank you so much for doing all of this work you answered basically any question I would've had about these devices! If I didn't already own a Paperwhite I would've absolutely loved to watch this before purchasing.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! Means a lot that it could possibly help 🙏🏻

@DREWSBOOKREVIEWS Жыл бұрын

Really great video and informative, thanks for the info, gives me lots to consider when looking at buying a ereader

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Drew!! Glad it might help!

@shraddhajain1907 3 ай бұрын

Such an in depth video. I didn’t knew so many features like immersion read and different features about Kobo. Thanks for this video

@RekindledReader 3 ай бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻

@jennthebookwyrm5484 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! That's a solid amount of research!

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jenn!! Definitely took some time to make - just hoping it helps :)

@AFictionalEscapist Жыл бұрын

Super insightful video mate! I’m a paperwhite guy but I really appreciated having the rest of the devices broken down for when I upgrade!

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Thank, friend!! Glad it might help someone haha.

@literatimedium Жыл бұрын

I have the first edition of the Paperwhite, which I’m just now realizing is about 10 years old. Still love it. Though some of the features on the new Paperwhite has me thinking about upgrading…

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think the Paperwhite has come a long way! Great choice :)

@BooksWithBenghisKahn Жыл бұрын

Whoa thanks for this comp video! I knew nothing about Kobos before but now I can tell they’d be a viable option for me if I need an E-Reader in the future!

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, they should be considered haha. Thanks, Ben!

@jan2bratt Жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you for gathering all this and making it plain to people. One thing I would add, I have a kindle paperwhite with ads but the ads only show up on the opening screen when it is first turned on, they never pop up between pages or even if you go back to the home screen. I usually have mine on airplane mode and the ads stop coming after a couple of days, it seems only a certain amount get loaded when I am online so when off line they quit coming on. I don't find them intrusive at all and I honestly hate commercials.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for watching! Thank you also for the great input, this is important to know! Appreciate it.

@derekb.4292 Жыл бұрын

I've been considering an upgrade for my current Kindle so this was helpful!

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Nice!! I’m glad this helped!

@davidslone2937 Жыл бұрын

After that intro, I’m convinced this man has morphed into his final editing form haha. Look forward to watching this tomorrow, Theo! Cheers!

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA no no, still just the basics!

@tng_abu3201 16 күн бұрын

I have a kindle paperwhite and had the oasis but I just ordered a kobo libra colour, still gonna keep my kindle but I def wanted a more open ecosystem of the kobo

@RekindledReader 16 күн бұрын

The new Libra Colour seems pretty sweet. Let me know how you like it!

@Johanna_reads Жыл бұрын

This was an incredible breakdown, Theo! One thing I wish I had mentioned in my Kindle Paperwhite video, which you might want to know if you’re interested in getting one, is how annoying it is to have the on/off button at the very bottom. It drives me nuts when I’m pressing down on the screen and inadvertently puts a slight weight on that bottom button to restart the whole device-and it is so slow rebooting when that happens! 😫 Otherwise, I can no longer live without it. 😅

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Yeah that is a good point, I can see how that would be frustrating lol. I actually bought a Paperwhite myself to better compare and for future research and I enjoy it! Definitely pros and cons for each brand and each model within, but the Paperwhite is slick and I’ve started using it as my primary reader because my Kobo (like the Oasis) can feel a little too square at times.

@BookishChas Жыл бұрын

Great comparison Theo! I still really love my Paperwhite, but it looks like Kobo has a lot to offer.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Totally, not everyone knows they have alternatives. At the end of the day, it’s nice to have choice.

@cindyn628 18 күн бұрын

thank you for this review. I currently have a 7th gen Kindle Paperwhite. It needs a new battery, so am thinking of upgrading and have been doing quite a bit of research and watching reviews. One thing that I don't think you mentioned is that there is a difference between Kindle and Kobo on devices that support stylus annotating. For Kindle you can highlight and attach notes. For Kobo you can highlight and write right on the books - in the margins or on the text. I don't have a Kobo, yet, so I'm unsure if they also have the option of attaching notes. It's possible that this capability is a new development since your review. For people who like to annotate and write in their books as they read, I think Kobo has the advantage.

@RekindledReader 18 күн бұрын

@@cindyn628 thanks for adding this info!

@BaldBookTuber Жыл бұрын

Excellent review sir. I’m so tied into the Amazon ecosystem and particularly the features you highlighted of immersion reading, whispersynch and goodreads highlights to consider jumping to Kobo for now, but we’ll see what the future holds.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah Kindle is doing well by you, glad you make such use out of all its features! Fun video to make, and it makes me realise how much I enjoy using e-readers.

@angelsrosena 11 күн бұрын

I love both and I have both.

@RekindledReader 11 күн бұрын

SAME!!!

@StaceyReads Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to put this together it was really helpful!!! I didn't realize that Kindles only allow access to US library books, that's really annoying and shouldn't be a thing if you're also borrowing through Libby in Canada like most US libraries! 🙈 As far as I can tell, Scribd (which I use for ebooks plenty), can only be put onto the Fire and no other Kindle models or Kobos at all but warm light settings are really important to me since I get migraines and open source is super helpful for me too since i have a combo of ebook formats purchased from years past since I have some from google play and some from apple books due to using various devices over the years. I know that KU is a viable alternative to Scribd, BUT my main reading format is audio and I love having access to the combo of audio and ebooks that Scribd offers instead of being relegated to mostly ebooks in my subscription of choice! KU does offer some audio but nothing like Scribd. Basically it sounds like none of the options are a perfect fit for me just yet and I should stick to reading ebooks on my old ipad. 😂

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

HAHHAA thanks for watching, Stacey! And great input thanks. Haha yeah, it’s hard to get everything in one package, hey??

@StaceyReads Жыл бұрын

@@RekindledReader Definitely! 🙈 Hopefully Kindle fixes the library issue for Canadians!

@gothikhouse 3 ай бұрын

My man's been flexing Tress of The Emerald Sea during the year of Sanderson.

@leequigley1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Theo! Love the channel! As of this year I am also a rekindled reader and have just got into booktube. Not many of my friends or family are into the fantasy/sci fi genres like I am, so Im looking to maybe start my own channel to connect with more people. I think your camera/mic setup is very clean. What filming tools do you recommend to start a channel? Thanks man

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Hey brother, I appreciate the kind words! I see that you also like to fish! Shoot me an email or join my discord server (see description) and we can get to chatting! I’ll be happy to share as much as possible.

@NamasteBbooktube Жыл бұрын

Even though my country probably doesn't have Kobo I really enjoyed watching this video. I have the Kindle basic (10th gen), and it really blows my mind how comfortable it is on the eyes (I have sensitive eyes). Also, as you mentioned, Amazon's collection of ebooks is unparalleled. But prices of ebooks are increasing, have you noticed? (Of course Amazon doesn't set the prices, but still) 😢

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

I have, ebooks are sometime obscenely expensive! As an update, I also bought a Kindle Paperwhite so I can play with it and research for some future videos. I love it!!Each have their pros and cons as I think illustrated. I’m glad the video was valuable, thanks for watching!

@esmayrosalyne Жыл бұрын

This is sooooo helpful, thank you so much! I have been reading on my Samsung tablet for ages, but the eyestrain is really wearing me down, so I have been looking into getting a proper ereader. My bday is coming up in 3 weeks, so I sent this video to my mom as a hint for a bday gift, lol. Definitely leaning towards Kobo right now, seems like you get the most bang for your buck. Though, if I get an epub file from an author for review, can I then get that onto a Kobo device? Thanks for sharing this, much appreciated 🤩🤩

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

I’m glad this was helpful :) You can absolutely get any epub files on your kobo - I use netgalley as well and there’s an option to put it on your kobo.

@esmayrosalyne Жыл бұрын

@@RekindledReader That's amazing, thanks for all the great insights!!

@cassieplatt1480 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Great thorough comparison Theo! I had never heard of Kobo but I haven't had a Kindle Fire or e-reader in like 4 years or so. (I think I had a nook when they first came out.) Great timing for this video as well 😂. I'm kind of leaning towards Kobo for $$ sake and seems comparable, esp with the paperwhite/klara level, but accessibility is a big deal if I'm going to dive back into ebooks. Where do you get most of your e-books with Kobo? ...Or rather if not "you" persay but Kobo users, you think? I'm mostly only familiar with Kindle unlimited but like I said, it's been a while. Also, in the US.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped!!! I get mine from a few sources, but the Kobo store (accessed by website or directly from the device) has so many books. I know I mention Amazon has a larger selection but it’s rare when I cannot find a book I want. Kobo also has a Kobo Unlimited subscription which is great. I get E-ARCS from net galley, which go directly to your Kindle or Kobo and of course the library. There are also other sites where you can get stellar deals every now and then like Book Bub. I’ll also be honest and say friends and family share ebooks as well, which is most easily done with a Kobo. Hope that helps :)

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

My suggestion: check out the Kobo site for ebooks and determine if there is a gap in the offering vs what you would be looking for. I bet you will be able to find most everything you’re looking for :) For the rare ones, or kindle exclusives, you can still always use the FREE Kindle APP on your phone or tablet :)

@cassieplatt1480 Жыл бұрын

Yes, you have been incredibly helpful, thank you!! I'll definitely check out their website like you mentioned. I think I'm still leaning towards Kobo, so big thanks for the deep dive research you did!

@ShawnC108 Жыл бұрын

I have gotten library ebooks to be read via a Kindle in Canada. It's not a straightforward process but it does work. You have to first download the book from the library onto your computer, then use a software to remove the DRM from the book, then email it to your Kindle email (sometimes there is an intermediate process to correctly re-encode the book using Calibre to display special characters correctly). It'd be nice if our libraries supported it out of the box though, it is not really a feasible process for someone non-technical. Expecting people to read an ebook or on a phone is ridiculous.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I use Calibre and it’s a lot of work. I’d say it’s not a feasible process for most people, but good to know it’s possible. Thanks for watching and the input!!

@travellinbug886 Ай бұрын

I wanted to ask regarding compatibility with the Libby app in Europe for borrowing books from the library.

@RekindledReader 24 күн бұрын

Hmm - to be honest I’m not sure about Libby in Europe! I’m sure it must work, or if not, there must be a similar app :)

@BitesOfFaith 4 ай бұрын

Can you please tell me how to download a PDF or a Kobo book if you do not own a computer? I appreciate it!

@RekindledReader 4 ай бұрын

Hi there! If you don’t have a computer, I would say the only real way to do this is through your eReader or phone. You can rent books from the library that will be downloaded to your device to read (Google might be the best resource to find out how to do this depending on where you live and what device you have) and you can also download books from the library on your phone using apps like Libby. Downloading physical files to own would be difficult without a computer. Hope that helps somehow :)

@ursulaoelofse4731 10 ай бұрын

I have a paperwhite 11th generation 2021 model. I'm thinking of getting another one, because my mom has "stolen" mine. She has cateracts, and wasn't able to read for years because of this, but she has discovered that the can read on the kindle even with her cateracts. So hey, she's happy. I'll just have to save up and get another one.

@RekindledReader 10 ай бұрын

Aw that’s awesome! That’s right, at least she’s happy! Now you have an excuse to buy a new one haha

@ursulaoelofse4731 10 ай бұрын

@@RekindledReader yes. Just a pity they cost a small fortune in South Africa given the exchange rate. But it's OK. I'll get a new one at some point. Until then, I'll have to share with her.

@danr3055 Жыл бұрын

Using the kindle app on my phone I can send epubs books to my kindle Paperwhite. Doing it this way also lets me use all the fonts I sideloaded on non Amazon purchased books.

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

Oooh great info - thanks for that!

@danr3055 Жыл бұрын

To help others - On your phone use a file manager to locate your book then share it to the kindle app, turn toggle off and select your device then hit send.

@gghostrrider Жыл бұрын

Can kobo read Barnes and Noble books?

@RekindledReader Жыл бұрын

I’m not positive - do you mean ebooks directly from Barnes and Noble? If so I think they are DRM protected to be read by the Nook/Nook App and so I believe both the Kindle and the Kobo would require you to convert the file to read. It looks like it can be done on each but might require a third party conversion app and DRM remover like Calibre.

@ursulaoelofse4731 10 ай бұрын

Pity you can't get a kobo in South Africa. We can only buy a kindle here.

@RekindledReader 10 ай бұрын

Kindle is great! I use mine almost exclusively now

@ursulaoelofse4731 10 ай бұрын

@@RekindledReader Yes, they are great, but I've heard there is a possibility Amazon stops kindles. What's your opinion on this? I'm wary of spending all that money, only to have it stop working.