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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
I don't think that's why Kindle edges out Kobo in most reviews. Most reviews tend to be aimed at new/novice ereader users. People that aren't ever going to use Calibre or strip DRM or patch firmware or sideload a font. Most users are going to buy a reader, use the default settings and buy books from the default store.
Out of the box, both Kindle and Kobo give a very good reading experience and both allow you to check books out from the library (in the US).
Kobo gives more granular control and better library management.
Kindle gives a better dictionary, a better store, X-ray, Goodreads integration and Kindle Unlimited access.
For most general users (my brother and sister in law, my mother in law, my aunt) a better store is all you need to hear to make a decision. Realistically, for readers like the ones I mentioned, Kindle and Kobo stores are likely about equal. They tend to read books put out by the big 5. But regardless, if there are two devices of about equal merit priced about the same and one has a better store, the decision seems obvious.
Then there's also Amazon standing behind Kindle, a giant corporation that just about every reader is familiar with.
That's why I think Kindle wins over Kobo in most reviews.
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Kobo has Rakuten behind them. Another giant corporation. So your statement while true is lacking in facts about Kobo.
As to how better the Kindle dictionary is depends on what words you are looking up. X-ray (IMHO) is not all that special. Goodreads integration can be OK. Kindle Unlimited can be a mess trying to find something good to read. Yes there are good books, but a lot are dreck.