Onyx Kepler Pro or Kobo Aura One?

RamonR · 09-23-2016, 06:57 PM

Hello all,

Have been lurking these forums for quite a while. Since my old e-reader broke, I'm in the market for a new one. I'm coming from an Onyx i62HD. I read about one book per week, and mostly read epubs.

I'm sure I'll buy either the Onyx Kepler Pro or the Kobo Aura One. I know these are two very different e-readers, but I think these are the top two readers currently out (don't like the Kindle Oasis for that price).

I'm not sure if I really need the large screen of the Kobo. Only time I wished I had a bigger screen was when reading PDFs, but this is very incidental for me. However, in the past I also said that I don't need a larger phone screen, but now that I have a larger phone I actually love it. What are your experiences going up from a 6 inch reader to the Kobo Aura One?

Software, I personally like the Kobo software better. Seems more polished, plus I really like the reading statistics, lay-out and design from Kobo. I know that the Onyx has Android and can install different apps, but I'm not sure if this works well or not. I really disliked the software on the I62HD though.

Page buttons, my other Onyx reader had physical page buttons. I always used these. So this is where the Onyx Kepler definitely has the advantage IMO.

I can get the Onyx Kepler Pro for 198,00 Euro and the Kobo Aura One for 229,00 Euro. The price difference is too small to really be of importance though.

Other aspects I find important are build quality, quality of front light, screen quality and availability of good dictionaries.

Which one would you choose and why?

JSWolf · 09-23-2016, 07:10 PM

As the Kepler doesn't exist yet, there is no choice.

church mouse · 09-24-2016, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

As the Kepler doesn't exist yet, there is no choice.

Are you sure?

See https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=3394071

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JSWolf · 09-24-2016, 04:05 AM

Guess I was mistaken. But I still stand by my vote.

RamonR · 09-24-2016, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Guess I was mistaken. But I still stand by my vote.

Indeed it's available through a Dutch distributor. Could you elaborate of why you personally prefer the Kobo?

ottdmk · 09-25-2016, 04:55 PM

I prefer the Kobo for the following reasons:

1) I'm already invested somewhat in the Kobo infrastructure.
2) I covet the Overdrive integration.
3) The new lighting system sounds neat.

View Poll Results: Which one would you buy?
Onyx Kepler Pro	4	30.77%
Kobo Aura One	9	69.23%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

09-23-2016, 06:57 PM	#1
RamonR Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Device: Kobo Aura One	Onyx Kepler Pro or Kobo Aura One? Hello all, Have been lurking these forums for quite a while. Since my old e-reader broke, I'm in the market for a new one. I'm coming from an Onyx i62HD. I read about one book per week, and mostly read epubs. I'm sure I'll buy either the Onyx Kepler Pro or the Kobo Aura One. I know these are two very different e-readers, but I think these are the top two readers currently out (don't like the Kindle Oasis for that price). I'm not sure if I really need the large screen of the Kobo. Only time I wished I had a bigger screen was when reading PDFs, but this is very incidental for me. However, in the past I also said that I don't need a larger phone screen, but now that I have a larger phone I actually love it. What are your experiences going up from a 6 inch reader to the Kobo Aura One? Software, I personally like the Kobo software better. Seems more polished, plus I really like the reading statistics, lay-out and design from Kobo. I know that the Onyx has Android and can install different apps, but I'm not sure if this works well or not. I really disliked the software on the I62HD though. Page buttons, my other Onyx reader had physical page buttons. I always used these. So this is where the Onyx Kepler definitely has the advantage IMO. I can get the Onyx Kepler Pro for 198,00 Euro and the Kobo Aura One for 229,00 Euro. The price difference is too small to really be of importance though. Other aspects I find important are build quality, quality of front light, screen quality and availability of good dictionaries. Which one would you choose and why?

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09-23-2016, 07:10 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,897 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	As the Kepler doesn't exist yet, there is no choice.

09-24-2016, 04:05 AM	#4
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,897 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Guess I was mistaken. But I still stand by my vote.

09-25-2016, 04:55 PM	#6
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 prefer the Kobo for the following reasons: 1) I'm already invested somewhat in the Kobo infrastructure. 2) I covet the Overdrive integration. 3) The new lighting system sounds neat.