Thread: Forma or Libra
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Old 09-16-2020, 08:41 PM   #2
davidfor
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Firstly the Kobo Aura has a 6" screen, it is 1.8" smaller than the Aura ONE. That difference is very noticeable.

The Libra H2O is 7", which is less than an inch smaller than the Aura ONE. But, it is still noticeable.

The choice between the Libra H2O and Forma does come down to size. And cost. The physical layout is basically the same when reading. The firmware is the same. The difference is the 7" vs 8" screen. If weight might be an issues, the Forma is only slightly heavier than the Libra H20. That is 197g vs 192g. For comparison, the Aura ONE is 230g and the Aura 174g.

The reasons for the low weight of the Forma is the screen. It is a Mobius screen. This uses plastic backplane which is lighter and less likely to be broken.

The difference in cost is significant. Whether the above justifies the extra money, only you can tell. If you can get your hands on either for some testing, it should help you decide.
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