Kobo H2O, still yellow?

desert dog · 10-12-2014, 03:51 AM

I do like my Kobo Aura HD, the increased real estate, unique beveled shape and all the fun ways to customize the reading experience. But when I compare the screen to my other readers, both Kobo and Kindle, I find I am not a fan of the yellow lighting. Strictly a personal preference thing.

I have read all the reviews I could find, studied the UTube videos and saw some pictures here at the Kobo forum. Despite quite a bit of information, I am no closer to answering my question. In some photos and videos the H2O screen appears to be as yellow as the Aura HD, in others it is noticeably more white-blue.

I suspect that my tablet I am viewing everything on is influencing the colors and throwing everything off.

For anyone who has both the H2O and HD, what is your take?

desert dog · 10-12-2014, 03:57 AM

Ok, not sure how this post ended up in the Kindle forum.. my excuse is that it is almost midnight here in Arizona and it's been a long day.

If someone has the knowledge and authority to move this to the Kobo forum, I would appreciate it.

And, now I am going to bed before I break somthing.. :-)

meeera · 10-12-2014, 04:00 AM

I suspect they vary, a little. But perception also varies - a lot. It took me only a very short while to get used to having f.lux on my computer, for example. If I do an abrupt transition, the thing looks absurdly pink/orange. With a gradual transition, I don't notice it at all. As I became accustomed, I pushed the temp further - 4500 K for daytime, right down to 2100 K at night. (I don't do colour-sensitive stuff on my computer, obviously! Mainly text-based stuff.) Wikipedia tells me that 4500 is between moonlight and horizon daylight, and 2100 is just a little cooler than a candle flame or sunset.

I'm in favour of less blue lighting - it should be better for sleep.

Josieb1 · 10-12-2014, 04:50 AM

Mines yellow, going back today for a refund, assuming I can convince the retailer it's wrong. I think it's rare though, no one who saw my pictures had one the colour of mine.

I don't have the HD, but I do have an Aura and a PW2

HarryT · 10-12-2014, 08:38 AM

Moved to the Kobo forum.

Anak · 10-12-2014, 09:30 AM

A yellowish font light color is not normal. It should be white and spread evenly across the screen.
See the photo gallery at allesebook.de

Josieb1 · 10-12-2014, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anak

A yellowish font light color is not normal. It should be white and spread evenly across the screen.
See the photo gallery at allesebook.de

Thanks for pointing out the photo gallery. i've bookmarked it for my replacement.

I got my refund without any hassle and have just ordered one for delivery tomorrow

qfwfq · 10-12-2014, 09:57 AM

This is the H2O over a white paper compared with a real book
First pic is sunny second cloudy

slantybard · 10-12-2014, 12:27 PM

When you say yellow, is this with the light on or off?

I have used the KPW 1, Aura, KPW 2, and now the Aura H2O. When looking at the screen of my devices with the light OFF, the Aura H2O looks like the KPW 2 screen (they are both carta screens) and both look much better than the KPW 1 and original Aura.

When I look at the devices with the light ON, the LED colour of the Kindles is a "cool" or slightly blue white. The LED colour of the original Aura by contrast was extremely "warm" or yellowish white. The LED colour of the Aura H2O is somewhere between the Kindles and the original Aura - a pleasant, close to neutral white. Historically, I have always really enjoyed the colder blue lighting of the Kindles, but I am really enjoying the light temperature that my Aura H2O uses.

HarryT · 10-12-2014, 12:36 PM

My H2O frontlight definitely has a yellowish tinge compared to my Kindle PW2. Doesn't show up in daylight, but it's very obvious in poor light. I rather like it.

mr_nihilism · 10-12-2014, 12:44 PM

Mine is nice and white. No yellow. It's just my opinion, but I think anyone with a yellow screen should return it. I certainly would.

I had the HD before selling it, and it did have a yellow tint to it.

HarryT · 10-12-2014, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_nihilism

Mine is nice and white. No yellow. It's just my opinion, but I think anyone with a yellow screen should return it. I certainly would.

I had the HD before selling it, and it did have a yellow tint to it.

It's not the SCREEN that's yellow; it's the frontlight. With the frontlight off (or when it's swamped with natural light), the screen is a neutral grey with no colour.

Why do you believe it's a fault for a frontlight to have a yellow tinge?

Ripplinger · 10-12-2014, 01:09 PM

I think there's just going to be slight differences between screens on even the same readers. Between my 2 Glos when lit, the older one has a slight yellowish tint compared to the newer one. But to even notice it enough to be bothered by it, I have to have them side by side, it's not that yellowish on its own. And it also could be a difference caused by the firmware too, that wouldn't surprise me at all since I've seen huge variations in light output between firmwares on the same reader.

The same situation happens with my older Sony 350s without any front light, some screens are noticeably brighter/whiter than others.

desert dog · 10-12-2014, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slantybard

When you say yellow, is this with the light on or off?

I have used the KPW 1, Aura, KPW 2, and now the Aura H2O. When looking at the screen of my devices with the light OFF, the Aura H2O looks like the KPW 2 screen (they are both carta screens) and both look much better than the KPW 1 and original Aura.

When I look at the devices with the light ON, the LED colour of the Kindles is a "cool" or slightly blue white. The LED colour of the original Aura by contrast was extremely "warm" or yellowish white. The LED colour of the Aura H2O is somewhere between the Kindles and the original Aura - a pleasant, close to neutral white. Historically, I have always really enjoyed the colder blue lighting of the Kindles, but I am really enjoying the light temperature that my Aura H2O es.

It is with the light on.. a definate yellow hue especially noticeable when compared to myKobo glo and any of my Kindle PWs. In the daylight, with the lights turned all the way down, there is no difference of screen color.

I never considered it to be a flaw or malfunction, just thought it was a developer's choice.

HarryT · 10-12-2014, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desert dog

It is with the light on.. a definate yellow hue especially noticeable when compared to myKobo glo and any of my Kindle PWs. In the daylight, with the lights turned all the way down, there is no difference of screen color.

I never considered it to be a flaw or malfunction, just thought it was a developer's choice.

Yep, that's exactly the way mine is, too (and I share your view that it's not a flaw).

10-12-2014, 03:51 AM	#1
desert dog Zealot Posts: 113 Karma: 495942 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Valley of the Sun, Arizona Device: Kindle PW2,3 Voyage,Oasis 1&2, Kobo Glohd, Aura hd, Kmini, H2O 1&2	Kobo H2O, still yellow? I do like my Kobo Aura HD, the increased real estate, unique beveled shape and all the fun ways to customize the reading experience. But when I compare the screen to my other readers, both Kobo and Kindle, I find I am not a fan of the yellow lighting. Strictly a personal preference thing. I have read all the reviews I could find, studied the UTube videos and saw some pictures here at the Kobo forum. Despite quite a bit of information, I am no closer to answering my question. In some photos and videos the H2O screen appears to be as yellow as the Aura HD, in others it is noticeably more white-blue. I suspect that my tablet I am viewing everything on is influencing the colors and throwing everything off. For anyone who has both the H2O and HD, what is your take?

10-12-2014, 04:00 AM	#3
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,862 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	I suspect they vary, a little. But perception also varies - a lot. It took me only a very short while to get used to having f.lux on my computer, for example. If I do an abrupt transition, the thing looks absurdly pink/orange. With a gradual transition, I don't notice it at all. As I became accustomed, I pushed the temp further - 4500 K for daytime, right down to 2100 K at night. (I don't do colour-sensitive stuff on my computer, obviously! Mainly text-based stuff.) Wikipedia tells me that 4500 is between moonlight and horizon daylight, and 2100 is just a little cooler than a candle flame or sunset. I'm in favour of less blue lighting - it should be better for sleep. Last edited by meeera; 10-12-2014 at 04:03 AM.

10-12-2014, 09:57 AM	#8
qfwfq Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 13112 Join Date: May 2013 Device: Sony PRS-650; Kobo H2O; Kobo Libra 2; ONYX BOOX Note Air 2 Plus	This is the H2O over a white paper compared with a real book First pic is sunny second cloudy Attached Thumbnails Last edited by qfwfq; 10-12-2014 at 10:52 AM.

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10-12-2014, 03:57 AM	#2
desert dog Zealot Posts: 113 Karma: 495942 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Valley of the Sun, Arizona Device: Kindle PW2,3 Voyage,Oasis 1&2, Kobo Glohd, Aura hd, Kmini, H2O 1&2	Ok, not sure how this post ended up in the Kindle forum.. my excuse is that it is almost midnight here in Arizona and it's been a long day. If someone has the knowledge and authority to move this to the Kobo forum, I would appreciate it. And, now I am going to bed before I break somthing.. :-)

10-12-2014, 04:50 AM	#4
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,100 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW	Mines yellow, going back today for a refund, assuming I can convince the retailer it's wrong. I think it's rare though, no one who saw my pictures had one the colour of mine. I don't have the HD, but I do have an Aura and a PW2

10-12-2014, 08:38 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moved to the Kobo forum.

10-12-2014, 09:30 AM	#6
Anak Guru Posts: 603 Karma: 641742 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DE Device: Kobo Glo	A yellowish font light color is not normal. It should be white and spread evenly across the screen. See the photo gallery at allesebook.de

10-12-2014, 12:27 PM	#9
slantybard my parent's oops... Posts: 493 Karma: 1477572 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Vx->Handera->Clie-> Axim->505->650->KPW/Aura ->L2->iOS/CBW	When you say yellow, is this with the light on or off? I have used the KPW 1, Aura, KPW 2, and now the Aura H2O. When looking at the screen of my devices with the light OFF, the Aura H2O looks like the KPW 2 screen (they are both carta screens) and both look much better than the KPW 1 and original Aura. When I look at the devices with the light ON, the LED colour of the Kindles is a "cool" or slightly blue white. The LED colour of the original Aura by contrast was extremely "warm" or yellowish white. The LED colour of the Aura H2O is somewhere between the Kindles and the original Aura - a pleasant, close to neutral white. Historically, I have always really enjoyed the colder blue lighting of the Kindles, but I am really enjoying the light temperature that my Aura H2O uses.

10-12-2014, 12:36 PM	#10
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	My H2O frontlight definitely has a yellowish tinge compared to my Kindle PW2. Doesn't show up in daylight, but it's very obvious in poor light. I rather like it.

10-12-2014, 12:44 PM	#11
mr_nihilism Always been the caretaker Posts: 479 Karma: 1406369 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Device: Aura H2O, PW2	Mine is nice and white. No yellow. It's just my opinion, but I think anyone with a yellow screen should return it. I certainly would. I had the HD before selling it, and it did have a yellow tint to it.

10-12-2014, 01:09 PM	#13
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,587 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I think there's just going to be slight differences between screens on even the same readers. Between my 2 Glos when lit, the older one has a slight yellowish tint compared to the newer one. But to even notice it enough to be bothered by it, I have to have them side by side, it's not that yellowish on its own. And it also could be a difference caused by the firmware too, that wouldn't surprise me at all since I've seen huge variations in light output between firmwares on the same reader. The same situation happens with my older Sony 350s without any front light, some screens are noticeably brighter/whiter than others.

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