More than good enough for reading in the bath, shower, swimming pool or wherever else wet that takes your fancy. If the Aura H2O’s display gets wet it proves a little unresponsive to your pokes and swipes, of course, just like most smartphone screens. That means it can survive for up to an hour when submerged in two metres of fresh water. Like the previous Aura H2O, this new device is IPX8 water resistant. At 210g it’s easily light enough for extended reading sessions too. That’s no biggie though and the redesign is a definite improvement, as you can now comfortably clutch the eReader across its back for one-handed use. That said, the new 2017 model is actually thicker at 8.9mm. While the first version was quite chunky, this model has shrunk somewhat (195x139mm vs 172x129mm). The main difference between the original H2O and this new edition is the design. If you’re looking for a new eReader, check out our complete guide to the latest Kindle readers too. We’ve been getting stuck into some eBooks on the new reader and here’s our early impressions. This 2nd edition model offers many of the same specs, but a more compact design for increased convenience and comfort. Now Kobo has updated the Aura H2O for 2017, in the form of the imaginatively titled New Kobo Aura H2O. Beyond the water resistance, you get a backlit screen for night viewing and some funky bonus features, such as the ability to save and read web pages when you’re offline. Kobo is a rival brand to Amazon’s Kindle family and the original Kobo Aura H2O was a solid device for avid readers. The latest Kindles won’t survive a dunking, which basically leaves you with the Kobo Aura H2O. If you’re after a waterproof eReader for enjoying books in the bath or on the beach, your options are seriously limited. Here’s our review after spending some quality reading time with the new Aura H2O.
The all-new Kobo Aura H2O eBook reader is an updated version of the original waterproof H2O model, sporting a more compact design for easier packing.
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