WHICH KINDLE or KOBO IS RIGHT FOR YOU? | KINDLE & E-READER COMPARISON

[@SummerSayre]

What are you looking for in an e-reader? Which one is your favorite so far? Leave any questions for me below and I'll answer as many as I can!

[@cathym3708]

I have a kindle paperwhite, a kobo libra color, and a boox Palma. The kobo is definitely my favorite, by far. ❤

[@SummerSayre]

I love that! I have a few Libby books to read and I love reading on my kobo since they just appear!

[@gemkristel]

The perfect video for someone like me who is just getting into e-reading

[@SummerSayre]

Yay! I'm so glad!

[@botond7781]

I've just ordered the kindle matcha and I'm SOO EXCITED!! I can't wait for it to arrive. I never owned or tried an ereader before so I'm very excited. Thank you so much for all the amazing videos! You were truly a lifesaver while I was trying to decide what to buy haha

[@SummerSayre]

YAY!!! I'm SO happy to hear this, it is the cutest little thing ever! Please keep me updated on what you think! 🥰

[@botond7781]

@@SummerSayre after 2ish weeks of using it, I'm loving it so far! It's truly a game changer. I should've bought one way sooner lol The matcha color is so cute omg

[@SummerSayre]

@ yay!!! I’m so glad!!!

[@Nekidra]

I love watching your videos. I switched from Kindle paperwhite 11 Gen to the Boox Go Color 7 so that I can read ebooks and manga apps on one device. Although I am tempted to get the colorsoft sometime.

[@SummerSayre]

Ooh the boox is not something I've explored yet but I've heard great things! What do you think?! And thank you! :)

[@Nekidra]

​@SummerSayre I like that I'm not limited to one ebook ecosystem. Because it runs Android. So I can have the Kindle app, Libby, and Webtoon. And it has page turn buttons.

[@SummerSayre]

@@Nekidra Oh that's awesome! I may have to try the boox line soon!!!

[@whoelsebutjay]

@@SummerSayrei’ve heard good things about the bigme b751c also. it is also an android tablet can have a stylus.

[@ccarr1025]

@@SummerSayrejust a warning. You will HAVE to fiddle with settings for the best experience in each app on a boox device. It’s just the nature of an open ecosystem. I don’t mind it usually, but you have to change a lot of settings depending on color of content to avoid ghosting etc. Even as a tech guy I’m tempted by the kobo libra colour just to avoid the fiddliness of my Boox Tab mini C.

[@perriconemdbeauty43]

I own the Oasis 2019. The 2022, 2024 Scribe and the Colorsoft 😊. I prefer reading on the Scribe. Because of the bigger screen. I'm using the Colorsoft at work during my coffee break or when I'm traveling. At home most of the time the Scribe 2024. I love the metallic jade color❤. Nice video from you ❤.

[@SummerSayre]

The scribe is the one kindle I've never tried, but I have heard amazing things! I'm glad your colorsoft is also getting some good use! :) Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@xavierrethore3778]

I now have four ereaders: Kindle Oasis, Colorsoft, matcha green Kindle and Kobo Libra Colour. The 2022 Kindle Scribe is on its way. 😂

[@SummerSayre]

Oooh the scribe is the one I've never had!!! Let me know what you think!

[@e.taylorwarren5000]

What is your thoughts on the colorsoft? I ordered it today. Now to wait for it. Super hype

[@SummerSayre]

@e.taylorwarren5000 I absolutely love mine!

[@kelceynicole]

Hi! Do you like your Kobo? I was excited about my kindle, but I’m not sure if I like the fact that you technically do not own your book. With Kobo you do, but with Kobo I’ve heard that it’s not as crisp as the kindle and there aren’t that many book options as kindle. I’m not sure what to do😩sooo many options.

[@SummerSayre]

@kelceynicole I do love my kobo! I usually move books that aren’t available on kobo over from my kindle. It’s not quite as crisp but it doesn’t bother me!

[@KaylaHumphrey-bp4xy]

I actually ordered my first Kindle Matcha based off your videos and am so happy I did! I love it! I feel like in the research I did watching videos - yours were the most helpful in details and especially size comparisons across the board! Thank you so much! I'd say the only difference noteable to me for the basic matcha vs paperwhite after seeing one in store is that the paperwhite screen size can display a full book page while the matcha screen is only usually a partial/half page. Though for the money saved this isnt a deal breaker at all!

[@SummerSayre]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope you love the Matcha! I just change the text size to be a bit smaller on it and that helps! :)

[@malcwaller]

I have a PW 11 but couldn’t resist the matcha, and I actually think I might prefer it. I keep my warmth pretty low anyway so I don’t miss it, and it’s so lightweight and easy to hold

[@SummerSayre]

I feel the exact same way!!!

[@aprils6190]

Same!! It’s so comfy to hold!

[@libraryoflexie4850]

I am feeling the exact same way! I have an agave PW11. I haven’t touched it since getting my matcha!

[@SummerSayre]

@@libraryoflexie4850 the matcha is magic!

[@mcp0y3]

@@libraryoflexie4850 same!!

[@pattorelli3451]

I love my Oasis, but want to add the Matcha Basic for its smaller size and longer battery life 😊.

[@SummerSayre]

It really is the best!

[@Nobodyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

So the replacements that they’re sending out for the kindle colorsoft aren’t actually fixed whatsoever. They just made the rest of the screen look more yellow. The line is still there and is so obvious.

[@SummerSayre]

Oh no! Did you get your new one?! That's not great - I wonder if some people are okay with that. I'll have to ask around!

[@umim]

Did you put the correct link for kindle basic clear glitter case? It looks different, the one in the link has that extra protection on the side but I wanted the one you showed on the video.

[@bonniem3567]

Debating a Kobo because I love my Kindle Oasis, I want a back up E-Reader in case my Oasis dies because I bought it when it first came out. Just can't decide if I want it or just get the colorsoft since all my books are bought via amazon but I like the buttons. So conflicted. I know I can move my books but I don't know. 🤔

[@SummerSayre]

The kobo is super fun, but you do just have to learn how to move them over!

[@fruitandbubbles]

I have a 2016 Paperwhite and an 11th gen Paperwhite that I upgraded to summer 2023 but I'm so tempted by the Matcha one even tho it doesn't have warm light, that colour is just gorgeous!! But also since I'm in Canada, Kobo Libra Colour is also very tempting because of the library access features that we don't get with Kindle here unfortunately and the physical page turn buttons seem great too, I have to decide which one I want more when I feel like it's more appropriate to change devices haha

[@SummerSayre]

I wish they offered more with page turn buttons or with the color all the way on the front! It would make things a lot more interesting!

[@bluesirenx]

My first ereader was a kobo sage. I loved the buttons on that so much that when I was looking at the kindle, I got the oasis. Now am just hoping kindle comes up with a colorsoft with buttons. I would jump on that ship pretty fast. Love your vids btw, ♥

[@SummerSayre]

I would totally jump on that ship!!! Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@mcp0y3]

I have the Kinde Paperhwite 2021 edition. Loved it had no issues with it. All the features are great. However, i bought the basic kindle bc of how small the size was... and OMG im hooked. The backlight is already warmer than the cool light on the 2021 paperwhite. It's very smooth and fast and that smaller size creates a much more pleasant reading experience. Although i personally find the battery life to not be as long as i am used to

[@SummerSayre]

Isn’t it kind of magical???? I was amazed after avoiding it for a few years.

[@JM-pm1yb]

Mine just shipped on December 12th. It was ordered on November 5th. My thoughts on the Oasis. The battery was awful. It lasted about 4 to 5 days for my usage. I really preferred the physical buttons. But I also feel that it’s easy enough to adapt to touchscreen reading. Also, I personally didn’t find the Oasis completely comfortable. It was a challenge to find the comfort zone in my use.

[@SummerSayre]

My oasis battery was terrible ironically until I got a new one, then it got better. Of course!!! I hope you love the new one!!!

[@heatherlewis8192]

I have my order out for the colorsoft. I did get the raspberry 2024 paper white but I still want the color. Not expecting till January

[@SummerSayre]

I loveeeee my Colorsoft! I think it'll be perfect one they iron out anything going on.

[@lisaspellman9906]

I have so many questions on the Kobo, I've been eyeing that for a while! Is the bookstore similar to the Kindle bookstore as far as options? Do you get more font choices than the Kindle? Is there a version of "Kindle unlimited" through Kobo? If so what does that cost? Thank you!!

[@SummerSayre]

There are a lot of font choices, but you can "sideload" fonts onto both of them in case you want more! There is a "Kobo Plus" but it doesn't have as large of a selection - for I think $6 USD? The store also has a smaller selection but you can convert amazon books over!

[@hotelvasthorizon]

Another thing about the Kobo is that it does not have full dark mode. The page turns black but all the menus stay white/light, similar to what Summer showed for the Kindle colorsoft. Just FYI for anyone trying to make a decision

[@SummerSayre]

Very good point - I forgot to show that!

[@kay2631]

It's due to the kobo having a color display. The colorsoft will not have dark mode outside of the book, also.

[@valterszeps6133]

Thank you ❤

[@SummerSayre]

Of course!!!

[@gsogymrat]

I have a 2019 Kindle Oasis, Kobo Libra Color, and Boox Go Color 7. I returned the Kindle Colorsoft. The Colorsoft had the yellowing issue but my main problem was the lack of page turn buttons. Without buttons, I find it awkward to hold a reader in my left and swipe with my thumb. The Oasis is my favorite, followed closely by the Kobo, and the Boox is last. Kobo would be my favorite but I'm entrenched in the Kindle ecosystem, for example, due to several gifts from family members I have Kindle Unlimited through June 2026.

[@SummerSayre]

I feel the same way about being entrenched! I really wish they would come out with something similar to the Kobo Libra Colour/Oasis… it would have been perfect!

[@joreneereads]

This is super random, but it’s not the lip that makes the basic not waterproof, because kobo has ones with the lip that are waterproof. It has always made me curious what exactly they do to make them waterproof or not lol

[@SummerSayre]

Oh that makes me wonder, too! I didn't know that. Maybe something to do with the charging ports?

[@RaechelSykes]

I have an Oasis 9th generation and now a Signature PW 2024. I don't miss the buttons and I'm shocked.

[@SummerSayre]

Yay! I'm sooo glad you love it! Which color did you get?

[@mrs.sotelo]

I love reading books and wanna transition to buying one of these. What e-reader would you recommend for a 1st timer in 2024?

[@SummerSayre]

I think it depends on which ecosystem you want to be in. Do you like the Amazon ecosystem, or are you feeling good about trying Kobo and transferring Amazon books if they don't have them on the Kobo store?

[@angelsrosena]

I have: Kindle Paperwhite 7th (white) Kindle Oasis 2019 (silver) Kindle signature edition 2022 (black) Kobo libra 2 (white) Kobo color (black) And I’m thinking about getting the boox go 7 (color) and maybe the latest kindle Paperwhite raspberry because I always wanted to have a pink kindle. P.s the kobo libra color is the only one I like the least due to its dark screen. I don’t read comics and if I could go back in time and get the kobo sage instead I wouldn’t have thought it twice.

[@SummerSayre]

Let me know if you try the boox go! I'm so curious!

[@angelsrosena]

@@SummerSayreI will 🎉

[@jailenebaez]

I’m stuck between the color soft and kobo Libra color, which do you think is easier to export annotations with?

[@SummerSayre]

I actually don’t think you can export annotations or highlights on the kobo, and the colorsoft you can’t annotate but your highlights are exported

[@livelaughlove384]

I recently upgraded from the 11th edition paperwhite to the 12th edition signature paperwhite in metallic jade. The selling point for Black Friday in addition to the trade-in discounts and the metallic coloring option. It wasn't much of a leap from a regular priced paperwhite to the signature on sale. I felt that the colors (jade and raspberry) on the paperwhite were a bit dulled in comparison to the metallic when side by side. If the price point wasn't what it was I would have just stayed with the standard paperwhite. But, when push comes to shove my reason behind the using the paperwhite is having the warmth option. I have light sensitivity and the warmth option is such a life saver for me. I also do like the completely flat surface the paperwhite has in comparison to the basic.

[@SummerSayre]

The warmth is nice! Do you like the new paperwhite?!

[@livelaughlove384]

@@SummerSayre I do! The speed is much faster in comparison. I've had a paperwhite since its debut and I love the aesthetic of it appearing to be "paper" and is a space changer in a small apartment! I love my paper books but apartments are not conducive for a book lover lol

[@SummerSayre]

@livelaughlove384 I know! I have one bookshelf and I dream of a library but I keep having to trade books in since there’s just nowhere to keep them all 😭🤷‍♀️

[@JayJayFig54]

Thank you for the video! I have sensitive eyes, and the constant flashing as the pages loaded are concerning. Is that normal for all ereaders? I’m searching for my first one because I now can’t read certain books because the text size is too small, so I need an ereader. Is there one where it doesn’t have that “flash” or buffer as it loads?

[@SummerSayre]

The "flash" is definitely more dramatic on camera than in real life, but you can turn the page refresh off so that it doesn't do that for every page. I have it on as it reduces ghosting, but I would say the kobo is a bit better as far as that goes. There will be a "refresh", but again, in real life it's not as noticeable to me. When I watch videos back it's kind of funny to see how the camera picks it up. I hope that helps!

[@JayJayFig54]

@ thank you! It definitely helps to hear that. I like the buttons on the kobo and that it has a place for you to hold it.

[@SummerSayre]

@ good!!!

[@ursulaoelofse4731]

Summer, do you have a page turner? I got the Datafy page turner in pink. I don't like it. I bought it because of my disability, but it feels really weird having a this large large clip on my Kindle screen. Also having to readjust my margins has thrown me off entirely. Also, the charging cable is so ridiculously short and tiny, it's basically entirely useless. It wasn't cheap either. It was R695 South African Rands, which is like $38.40. Any suggestions to help with the page turner? Or tips that would make it easier for me? Thanks.

[@SummerSayre]

Oh no! I don't have a page turner, but I was looking into getting one. Which kindle do you have so I know for margins? If I find a good one I will definitely share!!!

[@ursulaoelofse4731]

@SummerSayre 11th gen paperwhite. My hands sometimes pull lame, and go into spasm, which is why I bought it. I just can't get used to it. I'm looking into getting a new paperwhite, but I will have to wait until at least July 2025. There are so many issues with the new kindles.

[@SummerSayre]

@ursulaoelofse4731 got it! That helps so I know what size you have and I can test it on mine if I find a good one!

[@natalian5214]

I would like to see if you can review the book Palma??

[@SummerSayre]

I haven't tried the boox line yet, but I may soon!

[@ComtessedArtagnan]

I have just bought a PW SE 11, it was at the same price as the PW 12 but I have heard that the new PW screen might be yellowish. Besides, I want to try the wireless charging and the auto brightness feature. I hope not to regret my decision

[@SummerSayre]

I love my PW SE 11! which color did you get?

[@ComtessedArtagnan]

​@@SummerSayrethey only send black kindles to my country for some reason, but I am going to use a pink Sailor Moon case to protect it

[@SummerSayre]

@ComtessedArtagnan oh that sounds gorgeous! Where did you get the case?

[@ComtessedArtagnan]

@SummerSayre I bought it on AliExpress, but I saw it on Shopee, too. I'll let you know if I like the device (most probably I will, I am kind of addicted to e-readers)

[@SummerSayre]

@@ComtessedArtagnan lol, same! Let me know! :)

[@mrspricecreates]

I’m personally not a fan of warm light

[@SummerSayre]

I’ve heard that from some others too!

[@oasisfullfilled7617]

I dont have a eresder but leaning towards Kobo. I dont like the book Black and White, I need color

[@SummerSayre]

What makes you lean toward the kobo? I love mine!

[@blane1814]

Just bought the kobo

[@SummerSayre]

Yay! I hope you love it!!!