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Current compact text reading and value
Kobo's current compact monochrome reader with a crisp six-inch Carta 1300 screen, 16GB storage, warm frontlight, IPX8 waterproofing and repair support.
Current compact colour reading
Kobo's current compact colour reader with a six-inch Kaleido 3 display, 16GB storage, warm frontlight, IPX8 waterproofing and repair support.
Ageing large-screen Kobo notes and PDFs
Kobo's ageing 2023 large-screen reader with a 10.3-inch frontlit display, 32GB storage and included Stylus 2 for ebooks, PDFs and notebooks.
Current premium Kobo versatility and page buttons
Kobo's current seven-inch colour E Ink reader with page-turn buttons, 32GB storage, IPX8 waterproofing and optional Stylus 2 support.
Discounted legacy eight-inch monochrome reading
A discontinued 2021 eight-inch monochrome Kobo with sharp 300ppi text, page buttons and optional stylus support, now exposed to old-stock battery and warranty risks.