Kobo Aura

Kobo Aura
Kobo Aura displaying its settings menu
ManufacturerKobo Inc.
Product familyKobo eReader
Operating systemKobo Firmware 4.38.21908 (Released 8/22/23)
CPU1 GHz Freescale i.MX507
Storage4 GB Sandisk embedded flash (SDIN7DP2-4G)[1]
Removable storagemicroSD card slot supporting up to 32GB cards
Display6 in diagonal,
16-level grayscale
1024 × 768
electronic paper
InputCapacitive Touchscreen
On-screen keyboard
Power3.7V 1500mAh
Dimensions150 x 114 x 8.1 mm
Mass174 g (6.1 oz)
PredecessorKobo Glo
SuccessorKobo Aura H2O

The Kobo Aura is the fifth generation of E-book readers designed and marketed by Kobo Inc. It was revealed 27 August 2013 at Kobo's Beyond the Book Event in New York City, along with three new Kobo Arc devices.[2][3] Available for pre-order the same day, it cost $149.99 USD/CAD.[4]

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  2. ^ "Kobo Launches Fleet of New Devices, Kids Ebook Store, Partnership with Pocket". dbw. F+W Media. 2013-08-27. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
  3. ^ "Kobo Announces Three New Tablets, the Kobo Aura eBook Reader, and an eBookstore for Kids". The eBook Reader. The eBook Reader Blog. 2014-08-27. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
  4. ^ Carnoy, David (2013-10-18). "Kobo Aura eReader Review: A Kindle competitor with a classy design". CNET. CBS Media. Retrieved 2014-05-25.