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lovemonster · 06-24-2019, 04:41 PM

So I've been using the Kobo Aura HD for 5+ years now. I've found at this point that upgrading may be worthwhile for the following reasons-

1. The screen just seems more gray/green compared to what I've seen of the newer Kindle Paperwhite which looks to have a whiter background from video comparisons I've seen on Youtube.

2. The software, even after reinstalling, is so slow. I like to make highlights and the movement, accuracy, and speed is atrocious even compared to my memories of using a very early Kindle 10+ years ago. Maybe something is wrong with my device though.

Most importantly-

3. I like to read at night and, astonishingly, the light from the Aura HD has been unpleasant. It's like the text appears too muddy and thin at dimmer light and otherwise uncomfortable with brighter lighting. The contrast never seems "right" and reading on an iPad in the dark is strangely more comfortable.

So I'm thinking between the PW3/4/Voyage or Kobo Clara HD. Has anyone tried these and have a favorite?

Normally wouldn't consider the out of production Voyage but I found a great deal on one and for some reason in Youtube video comparisons, the screen color and contrast seem slightly better than all of the others. Is it just my imagination? Anyway, all replies are greatly appreciated and thanks!

06-24-2019, 04:41 PM	#1
lovemonster Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kobo	Wanting to upgrade my e-reader, thoughts appreciated. So I've been using the Kobo Aura HD for 5+ years now. I've found at this point that upgrading may be worthwhile for the following reasons- 1. The screen just seems more gray/green compared to what I've seen of the newer Kindle Paperwhite which looks to have a whiter background from video comparisons I've seen on Youtube. 2. The software, even after reinstalling, is so slow. I like to make highlights and the movement, accuracy, and speed is atrocious even compared to my memories of using a very early Kindle 10+ years ago. Maybe something is wrong with my device though. Most importantly- 3. I like to read at night and, astonishingly, the light from the Aura HD has been unpleasant. It's like the text appears too muddy and thin at dimmer light and otherwise uncomfortable with brighter lighting. The contrast never seems "right" and reading on an iPad in the dark is strangely more comfortable. So I'm thinking between the PW3/4/Voyage or Kobo Clara HD. Has anyone tried these and have a favorite? Normally wouldn't consider the out of production Voyage but I found a great deal on one and for some reason in Youtube video comparisons, the screen color and contrast seem slightly better than all of the others. Is it just my imagination? Anyway, all replies are greatly appreciated and thanks!