Even better screen than the Kobo Aura One?

bean · 07-15-2017, 06:22 AM

I had a Kobo Aura One since 2016 October, now I left it on a plane

but it provides an opportunity to buy something better if there's anything better. For me, in an eReader, only screen matter. The KA1 has an astonishing screen but perhaps something even better came to the market since

Looking at https://www.reddit.com/r/ereader/com...les_june_2017/ it would seem at this screen size there's still only one module.

haydnfan · 07-15-2017, 09:12 AM

What do you mean by better and "astonishing"? Screen size, resolution, pixel density, the screen tech itself? And what is your question exactly?

JSWolf · 07-15-2017, 10:39 AM

You won't find an eInk Reader with a better screen. That's the best there is right now.

bean · 07-15-2017, 04:38 PM

thanks JSWolf.

And while I certainly can go technical (I have been a columnist, later editor of Hungary's largest computer monthly in what now feels like a past life so tech specs are not exactly alien to me) there's no need for that. I have been using eReaders for a long while now, the first being some chinese noname thing perhaps nine or so years ago, continuing with the nook, PRS-950, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, the Aura One screen made me go wow! -- that's how good it is. Technically, that's very likely because of the dpi

JSWolf · 07-15-2017, 05:05 PM

I've had a chance recently to compare the original H2O to an 800x600 Pearl eInk screen and the difference was very noticeable. The H2O is much clearer and sharper with better contrast.

Richwood · 10-27-2017, 02:19 AM

My understanding is that all e-ink screens come from one maker so visible differences are most likely due to details of the screen lighting and screen driver variations from maker to maker. All current 300 DPI screens should be similar.

DNSB · 10-28-2017, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richwood

My understanding is that all e-ink screens come from one maker so visible differences are most likely due to details of the screen lighting and screen driver variations from maker to maker. All current 300 DPI screens should be similar.

There are also differences in font controls between devices. The ability to add alternative fonts and control font size & weight has a noticeable effect on readability.. One of my pet peeves are publishers who persist in using embedded fonts which are almost unreadable on an eInk screen.

07-15-2017, 06:22 AM	#1
bean Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 12026 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kobo Aura HD	Even better screen than the Kobo Aura One? I had a Kobo Aura One since 2016 October, now I left it on a plane but it provides an opportunity to buy something better if there's anything better. For me, in an eReader, only screen matter. The KA1 has an astonishing screen but perhaps something even better came to the market since Looking at https://www.reddit.com/r/ereader/com...les_june_2017/ it would seem at this screen size there's still only one module. Last edited by bean; 07-15-2017 at 06:32 AM.

07-15-2017, 04:38 PM	#4
bean Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 12026 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kobo Aura HD	thanks JSWolf. And while I certainly can go technical (I have been a columnist, later editor of Hungary's largest computer monthly in what now feels like a past life so tech specs are not exactly alien to me) there's no need for that. I have been using eReaders for a long while now, the first being some chinese noname thing perhaps nine or so years ago, continuing with the nook, PRS-950, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, the Aura One screen made me go wow! -- that's how good it is. Technically, that's very likely because of the dpi Last edited by bean; 07-15-2017 at 04:40 PM.

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07-15-2017, 09:12 AM	#2
haydnfan Guru Posts: 649 Karma: 5632362 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle PW 4, Oasis 2	What do you mean by better and "astonishing"? Screen size, resolution, pixel density, the screen tech itself? And what is your question exactly?

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,987 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You won't find an eInk Reader with a better screen. That's the best there is right now.

07-15-2017, 05:05 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,987 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I've had a chance recently to compare the original H2O to an 800x600 Pearl eInk screen and the difference was very noticeable. The H2O is much clearer and sharper with better contrast.

10-27-2017, 02:19 AM	#6
Richwood Astronomy Nut Posts: 519 Karma: 3700000 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Reno, NV Device: Kindle (All), Kobo (Multiple), Sony (most) and Nook Glowlight Plus	My understanding is that all e-ink screens come from one maker so visible differences are most likely due to details of the screen lighting and screen driver variations from maker to maker. All current 300 DPI screens should be similar.

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