Comparison between the Kobo Clara HD, Libra H2O, and Forma

The Kobo Clara HD has a 6-inch HD screen. The size of this e-reader can be compared to a postcard. Thanks to its compact size and light weight of 166g, you can easily take the Clara HD with you in your bag. This model isn't water-resistant. Because of this, you have to be careful when reading in the bathtub or on the beach. The e-reader is made of plastic and is fairly sturdy.

The 6.8-inch screen of the Kobo Libra H2O is slightly larger than that of the Clara HD. This sharp Full HD screen lets you read more comfortably than the HD screen of the Kobo Clara. The device is also water-resistant, so you can take the e-reader to the pool without worries. The Libra has an ergonomic handle on the side of the device. That way, you can easily hold the e-reader comfortably for a longer period of time. The Libra also has a plastic exterior.

The Kobo Forma has a large 8-inch Full HD screen. Because of the large, bright screen and the handle with buttons, this e-reader is about the size of a notepad. The Forma is waterproof and made of a somewhat stronger material than the other 2 e-readers. That's useful if you take the e-reader outside a lot. The screen is also made of a more luxurious material, so it stays in good condition for longer.

The Kobo Clara HD has an 8GB storage capacity. You can easily store more than 8000 e-books on this. Thanks to 512MB RAM, the Clara HD runs relatively smoothly. This means you don't have to wait too long when you turn a page. This e-reader also features ComfortLight PRO. With this, you can adjust the brightness of the screen and the color temperature to your liking. This way, you can also read a book in the evening without straining your eyes.

On the handle of the Kobo Libra are physical buttons with which you can easily browse through the menu and your books. It works a bit faster and more accurate than browsing via the touchscreen. Thanks to ComfortLight PRO, this model also gives you the option to adjust the brightness of the screen to your preference. The RAM and storage capacity are the same as those of the Kobo Clara, so you also store around 8000 e-books on your Libra H2O.

You don't have to turn pages as often on the large 8-inch screen of the Forma. The e-reader is also great for reading PDF files (magazines), manga, or graphic novels. You almost never have to zoom in, something that's often fairly slow and awkward on e-readers. Just like the Libra, the Forma has an ergonomic handle with physical buttons. You set the brightness of the lighting via Comfortlight PRO and you have storage space for 8000 e-books.