If you had only few minutes to choose between aura one and h2o?

greens · 05-13-2017, 09:45 AM

what would you choose between aura one and h2o if you had only few minutes to choose? is it better battery life or one inch more? comfort?
I'm going to the shop now and I wish to listen the last advice before the final fight! XD
thanks so much!

Question Mark · 05-13-2017, 09:50 AM

Bigger screen.

MGlitch · 05-13-2017, 10:17 AM

The Aura One, bigger screen, overdrive support, comfort light, lighter weight, etc.

Even the new H2O releasing later this month wont sway me from the One.

booklover6 · 05-13-2017, 10:29 AM

H2O, smaller, cheaper, rumors are that the screen is actually better, light too.

rashkae · 05-13-2017, 10:57 AM

Yes, I'll second the rumor. Screen on the H20 is better. *much* better if using natural light instead of backlight. Battery life if twice as long, and can be expanded to large storage with SD card, (though you might have to stick with older firmware for that, but hey, older firmware was pretty solid,, no need to upgrade unless you want to alpha test Kobo's latest bugs.)

The only real negative is the cover needed to maintain Waterproofing. I broke mine off in less than a year. And gods have mercy on your pocket book if it's not fitted on tightly when you take your Kobo for a swim.

mathil · 05-13-2017, 11:10 AM

H2O. The Aura One is too expensive, too big for my use (I read a lot while on public transportation, and the few comics I read are in manga format) and I dislike capacitive touchscreens on e-readers.

jcn363 · 05-13-2017, 12:04 PM

It depends on your sight and what you read ... ka1

Ksquared · 05-13-2017, 12:25 PM

I have an Aura 6"; if I was buying a new device it would be the Aura One for the flush screen and the bigger size (even though I am pretty frugal) .

But I would still use the Aura for travel!

koboy · 05-13-2017, 01:33 PM

unless you want the bigger screen which i don't, i wouldn't need minutes only seconds, the H2O imho as a clearer sharper screen, longer battery life between charges and it also as my beloved external micro SD card slot, which maybe very useful for you one day even if you don't realize it now.

choose wisely

best wishes koboy

ScalyFreak · 05-13-2017, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rashkae

Battery life if twice as long, and can be expanded to large storage with SD card, (though you might have to stick with older firmware for that, but hey, older firmware was pretty solid,, no need to upgrade unless you want to alpha test Kobo's latest bugs.)

Nope, later firmwares worked fine with the microSD card in my H2O.

Braid · 05-13-2017, 02:27 PM

I vote H2O.

Good things about the H2O:

Travel friendly design - the bezel is raised above the screen. This means that with the reader enclosed in its sleep cover, anything squeezing up against the reader will only put pressure on the bezel - the screen itself won't be touched at all, most of the time. This makes me feel much more confident traveling with the H2O, especially when my bag is tightly packed.
Waterproof flap also protects against dust: on a similar travel-friendly level, the microSD slot and micro USB socket are covered (on the 1st edition) with a flap. While the durability of the flap may be a concern, it does offer the advantage of protecting against dust and other bits that may get stuck.
The screen is more responsive and accurate.

Bad things about the Aura One:

Uneven, distracting "natural light" setting. I love the idea of reducing the amount of blue light coming from the screen. But not with green blobs at the bottom of the screen. Some people report not having these green patches of colour, but it seems like such a common problem to put me off bothering dealing with Kobo's customer service and waiting for the multiple replacements I'd need to finally get one with a consistent and even "natural" light setting.

Sweetpea · 05-15-2017, 07:19 AM

One: the bigger screen and natural light.
H2O: IR Touch screen
H2Ov2: IR Touch screen and natural light

In the end I think I'd still go for the One because of the bigger screen.

MGlitch · 05-15-2017, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScalyFreak

Nope, later firmwares worked fine with the microSD card in my H2O.

But not everyone has had the same experience. There is definitely an issue with SD cards and the current firmware it's just not a widespread one

kansaskyle · 05-15-2017, 01:21 PM

I bought a KA1 and H2O back in January and sold the H2O.

I prefer the KA1 for reasons already stated above -- bigger screen, flush screen, more comfortable holding (i.e., lighter weight and thinner), Overdrive support, and the night light feature.

Yes, I give up some battery life, but that isn't a big deal for me because I'm near electricity or a backup battery charger all the time.

ottdmk · 05-15-2017, 01:38 PM

I would probably stick with the H2O. It's what I know, I love it, and it fits perfectly in my inside jacket pockets.

05-13-2017, 09:45 AM	#1
greens Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: none	If you had only few minutes to choose between aura one and h2o? what would you choose between aura one and h2o if you had only few minutes to choose? is it better battery life or one inch more? comfort? I'm going to the shop now and I wish to listen the last advice before the final fight! XD thanks so much!

05-13-2017, 02:27 PM	#11
Braid Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 700000 Join Date: Dec 2016 Device: Kindle Oasis (2nd), Kobo Aura One, Kindle Voyage, Kobo H2O (1st)	I vote H2O. Good things about the H2O: Travel friendly design - the bezel is raised above the screen. This means that with the reader enclosed in its sleep cover, anything squeezing up against the reader will only put pressure on the bezel - the screen itself won't be touched at all, most of the time. This makes me feel much more confident traveling with the H2O, especially when my bag is tightly packed. Waterproof flap also protects against dust: on a similar travel-friendly level, the microSD slot and micro USB socket are covered (on the 1st edition) with a flap. While the durability of the flap may be a concern, it does offer the advantage of protecting against dust and other bits that may get stuck. The screen is more responsive and accurate. Bad things about the Aura One: Uneven, distracting "natural light" setting. I love the idea of reducing the amount of blue light coming from the screen. But not with green blobs at the bottom of the screen. Some people report not having these green patches of colour, but it seems like such a common problem to put me off bothering dealing with Kobo's customer service and waiting for the multiple replacements I'd need to finally get one with a consistent and even "natural" light setting.

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05-13-2017, 09:50 AM	#2
Question Mark Wizard Posts: 1,414 Karma: 6513838 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: More than I need, but not as many as I would like.	Bigger screen.

05-13-2017, 10:17 AM	#3
MGlitch Wizard Posts: 2,841 Karma: 22003124 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Kobo Forma, Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2	The Aura One, bigger screen, overdrive support, comfort light, lighter weight, etc. Even the new H2O releasing later this month wont sway me from the One.

05-13-2017, 10:29 AM	#4
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	H2O, smaller, cheaper, rumors are that the screen is actually better, light too.

05-13-2017, 10:57 AM	#5
rashkae Wizard Posts: 1,142 Karma: 5061953 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD	Yes, I'll second the rumor. Screen on the H20 is better. much better if using natural light instead of backlight. Battery life if twice as long, and can be expanded to large storage with SD card, (though you might have to stick with older firmware for that, but hey, older firmware was pretty solid,, no need to upgrade unless you want to alpha test Kobo's latest bugs.) The only real negative is the cover needed to maintain Waterproofing. I broke mine off in less than a year. And gods have mercy on your pocket book if it's not fitted on tightly when you take your Kobo for a swim.

05-13-2017, 11:10 AM	#6
mathil Evangelist Posts: 439 Karma: 287725 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Europe Device: Kobo Aura H2O/Glo HD/Libra 2, Kindle PW3/PW5	H2O. The Aura One is too expensive, too big for my use (I read a lot while on public transportation, and the few comics I read are in manga format) and I dislike capacitive touchscreens on e-readers.

05-13-2017, 12:04 PM	#7
jcn363 absolute beginner Posts: 323 Karma: 1750999 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Go with the wind (43°19'17.7"N 2°00'19.4"W) Device: ka1	It depends on your sight and what you read ... ka1

05-13-2017, 12:25 PM	#8
Ksquared Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 2635236 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio USA Device: Original Kobo Aura 6", Libra H2O	I have an Aura 6"; if I was buying a new device it would be the Aura One for the flush screen and the bigger size (even though I am pretty frugal) . But I would still use the Aura for travel!

05-13-2017, 01:33 PM	#9
koboy Wizard Posts: 1,197 Karma: 4027538 Join Date: May 2014 Device: Kobo Aura, Mini, Touch, Amazon Kindle.	unless you want the bigger screen which i don't, i wouldn't need minutes only seconds, the H2O imho as a clearer sharper screen, longer battery life between charges and it also as my beloved external micro SD card slot, which maybe very useful for you one day even if you don't realize it now. choose wisely best wishes koboy

05-15-2017, 07:19 AM	#12
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	One: the bigger screen and natural light. H2O: IR Touch screen H2Ov2: IR Touch screen and natural light In the end I think I'd still go for the One because of the bigger screen.

05-15-2017, 01:21 PM	#14
kansaskyle Addict Posts: 245 Karma: 765530 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Austin, TX Device: Kobo Aura One & Forma, Kindle Voyage, PW, and Oasis 3	I bought a KA1 and H2O back in January and sold the H2O. I prefer the KA1 for reasons already stated above -- bigger screen, flush screen, more comfortable holding (i.e., lighter weight and thinner), Overdrive support, and the night light feature. Yes, I give up some battery life, but that isn't a big deal for me because I'm near electricity or a backup battery charger all the time.

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05-15-2017, 01:38 PM	#15
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,196 Karma: 3765734 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M8 HD	I would probably stick with the H2O. It's what I know, I love it, and it fits perfectly in my inside jacket pockets.