After last month Amazon announced the new Kinder Paperwhite, its big rival just introduced two new e-readers. The new Kobo Sage and Libra 2 arrive in Portugal on October 19 and are intended for different users.
Both feature a similar design to the Kindle Oasis, with buttons on the right side. They are equipped with E Ink Carta 1200 displays and Kobo ComfortLight Pro lighting. They also have support for Bluetooth headsets for fans of audiobooks.
Kobo Sage: the best Rakuten e-reader
This is Kobo’s new whooping cough. Sage will arrive in our country for € 289.99, and is already in pre-sale on the official website. They are 8 ”inches, for those who want a superior experience.
Kobo Sage’s 8 “high definition 8” E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen offers deep contrast, super sharp readability and the ability to turn pages faster on a large screen. Dark mode offers a new way to reduce eyestrain, ”says Kobo.
It is IPX8 certified, making it waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 meters of water. Works perfectly with the Kobo Stylus (sold separately) and can be a work or study tool.
Kobo Libra 2: the mid-range just got better
With an ergonomic and waterproof design, the new Kobo Libra 2 is the new bet in Rakuten’s mid-range e-readers. It arrives in Portugal for € 189.99, and it is also in pre-sale on the official website.
With an improved 7-inch screen and faster page turning, it promises a deeper contrast. With the dark mode, you can also have access to a reading experience with less eyestrain.
It’s IPX8 certified too, and it’s clearly the model to buy if you don’t need an 8-inch panel or plan to use the Kobo Stylus.