We do think the automatic brightness doesn’t go low enough in dark environments, but you can easily make adjustments manually with the brightness slider. Even in different situations and environments, the Forma does a superb job of keeping brightness and color temperature perfect for any scenario. Like most E Ink devices, the Forma is easy to read in direct sunlight. There’s also options to tweak font weight and sharpness as well.Ĭontent on the Forma loads quickly and page turns are nearly instantaneous. The ebook reader allows you to choose from nearly a dozen different fonts and 50 font size options. It’s also easy to customize the reading experience easily on the Forma. Page transitions are almost instantaneous, and we didn’t notice any screen ghosting thanks to intermittent screen refreshes. The Forma’s screen produces crisp text, and images are surprisingly sharp. While those extra inches make the Forma less portable than its competitors, we think it’s a great trade off for a more immersive reading experience. It comes in an inch larger than the Kindle Oasis, and two inches larger than many other ebook readers. Big screenĪt eight-inches, the E Ink screen on the Kobo Forma is larger than any other Kindle or Kobo ebook reader currently on the market. That’s the same rating you’ll find on the Kindle Oasis as well as the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite.Īlthough you’re not going to be able to put the Kobo Forma in your pocket, it’s small enough to easily store in a bag without taking up too much space, and it’s lightweight so it never feels cumbersome. But the Forma has an IPX8 rating, meaning it can survive when submerged in up to a meter of water for an hour. The texture and finish make the Forma easy to hold, but it feels a bit cheap when compared to the less expensive second-generation Kindle Oasis. The 8-inch E Ink screen is larger than any other Kindle or Kobo ebook reader currently on the market.įlip the Kobo Forma over and you’ll find a textured plastic back with a rubberized coating.
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