Kobo Nia

An e-reader that isn’t locked into Amazon;Small and light;Overdrive library integration is great;Native ePub support

Not waterproof;UI can be slow;Still using micro USB;Boring design

Affordable ; Sharp, responsive display ; Comfortable to hold in one hand

No USB-C charging ; Not waterproof ; Lacks audiobook support

If you’re looking for an affordable ereader that won’t tie you up within the Amazon ecosystem, then the Kobo Nia is a compelling option, particularly since its 212ppi screen is a step-up from its rival, the basic Amazon Kindle’s 167ppi display. While...

Small and light ; Excellent public library integration

No audiobooks ; No subscription-based reading services

The entry-level Kobo Nia is a cute, compact way to read library books and EPUB files, but we think it's worth spending a bit more for waterproofing.

Lightweight ; Provides reading stats ; Overdrive compatible ; Long battery life

Unresponsive touchscreen ; Difficult to browse

The Kobo Nia is a quality budget eReader that can be used for days on a full charge.

Small and lightweight, excellent for commutes and travel ; Onboard public library makes borrowing titles easy ; Battery charges faster than similar e-readers

Barebones, few features to spotlight ; Battery dies faster than other tablets ; No physical page turn buttons

Solid battery life ; Sharp e-ink touch display ; Lightweight and compact ; Easy to load your own books or from your local library ; Good entry-level price ; Comfortable to hold one-handed

No waterproofing ; Uses MicroUSB instead of USB-C ; Wi-Fi can sometimes be hit or miss

Overall, the Kobo Nia is an good entry-level e-reader in the company’s lineup of devices.

So while it might come off as a Kindle imitator, this Kobo Nia review has shown how it puts the 'reader' back in e-reader. While it could be more unique, I look forward to spending more time with the Kobo Nia to see how things work outside of Amazon's...

Coque anti-dérapante ; Gère le format EPUB ; Système très simple d’emploi ; Bonne autonomie ; Des fonctions originales : Pocket, statistiques de lecture, badges, etc.

Faible définition d’écran ; Connectique micro-USB ; Fuites de lumière sur l'éclairage frontal ; Prix en hausse avec les années…

La Kobo Nia est une liseuse qui reprend beaucoup de points de la Clara HD, sa grande sœur. Elle est tout aussi efficace qu’elle, mais sacrifie la définition d’écran afin de limiter le budget.