Ok.. for what it is worth from a novice..I just bought a KPW2 and the Kobo Aura HD.. comparing them side by side for reading they are almost equal.. the Kobo is a little larger and has a perfect screen.. the KPW2 is great as well.. better (50%) than my old KPW1 for sure.. the Kobo back is funky with that slight triangular back.. which bothers me.. both have a lot of nice features.. the Kobo font selections are better, as well as font weight and margins.. for putting it my sport coat pocket.. KPW2 wins.. many other pros and cons as well for both.. but if "someone had a gun to my head" I would tell them to shoot me because I can't decide at this moment.. LOL .. both are great.. pick your poison..