Kobo Forma

Name: Kobo Forma
Brand: Kobo
SKU: 637f7da98dabede88f51c259
Rating: 3.1 (89 reviews)

Based on 89 reviews

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Great size and lightweight design

Large screen, ideal for graphic novels and manga

Water resistant

Adjustable front light

Physical buttons for easy navigation

Not compatible with read-wise

Less integrated bookstore compared to Amazon

Inconsistent orientation sensor

Verdict

Overall, the Kobo Forma receives mixed reviews. Many users appreciate its lightweight design, large screen, and water resistance, making it a strong contender for best e-reader alongside the Kindle Oasis. However, some users have experienced issues with page turning and inconsistent orientation sensors. The Kobo ecosystem also lacks support for read-wise and has a less integrated bookstore compared to Amazon. The device is recommended for epub reading and has a custom application for manga reading. The 8GB variant may not be suitable for users with a large library. The PDF reading experience is generally positive, but the device's response time can make highlighting difficult.

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Kobo Forma | Killer Kindle Oasis Rival

So in a nutshell is the Kobo Forma, definitely liking the design of it, nice and lightweight, comfortable to grip and a nice big screen as well which ...

Kobo Forma Review - The best e-reader available?

Now, if you ask me if I would buy this device, I would have to say no still, simply because the Kobo ecosystem does not support read-wise, and I use r...

Now, what we have found that with the resolution and the high screen size, you don't really have to zoom in, but you can see that if you do, it does t...

Kobo Forma eReader Full Review

You can adjust the front light by swiping up and down the left side right there. I like how the buttons feel and the light. It's nice and lightweight ...

, in the style of a Kobo Forma or Kindle Oasis. The pages are shorter but it's just a quick tap of the thumb to flip pages, I feel like I read pretty fast like this and not limited by the small screen. It's so easy to use one-handed and being so light doesn't get fatiguing.

Should I Return the Kobo Libra 2 for an Onyx/Andriod device if I want to read more Manga?

i got a kobo forma (previous version of the sage) last summer specifically for manga. loved the 8 inch screen and the buttons were nice too but getting manga onto the device by compiling, converting, and sideloading got tedious and there wasn’t enough storage for all my files on the device.

- Kobo: Forma (7.8”); Elipsa* (10.3”). - Onyx Boox: Nova3* (7.8”); Note Air* (10.3”); Note3* (10.3”); Max Lumi* (13.3”). - Boyue Likebook: P78 (7.8”); Ares* (7.8”); P10 (10” although does have note-taking isn’t good at all apparently); Alita* (10.3”). For Kobo Elipsa, Onyx Boox devices, and Boyue Likebook P10, a youtube channel called My Deep Guide does excellent reviews.

Specs

Brand

Kobo

Display Technology

E Ink

Connectivity Technology

Wi-Fi

Screen Size

8 Inches

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