Kobo Elipsa 2E VS Kindle Scribe - Reading and note taking comparison 2025

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Kobo Elipsa 2E VS Kindle Scribe: Which is Better for Reading and Note-Taking?

Amazon Kindle and Rakuten KOBO are two popular e-reader brands. The Kindle Scribe and Kobo Elipsa 2E are two of the best-selling devices in the market. Both devices offer some unique features that's why people need clarification about which would be a better choice that serves the purpose of reading and note-taking, it also depends on how much you want to spend and your specific needs, but which one is right for you? Let's discuss the differences to help you decide.

Kindle scribe vs kobo elipsa 2e


Kobo Elipsa 2E vs Kindle Scribe

Kindle Scribe

Price: 32GB - $389.99, 16GB - $330

Key Features:

Display: 10.2-inch E Ink glare-free screen, 300 ppi black and white

Storage: 32GB

CPU: Dual-core 2.0GHz, 1GB RAM

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C

Battery: Lasts for weeks on a single charge

Waterproof: IPX8 rating

Front light: Adjustable brightness and color temperature

Stylus: Includes a premium pen

Supported Formats: EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR

Warranty: 1-year limited warranty


Pros:

  • Higher resolution display (300 ppi) for clear reading.
  • Waterproof (IPX8) for reading by the pool or in the bath.
  • Premium pen included for a better note-taking experience.
  • Better battery


Cons:

  • Higher price compared to the Kobo Elipsa 2E. You can check the 16GB variant for 330

Kobo Elipsa 2E

Price: $349.99 (32GB)

Key Features:

Display: 10.3-inch E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen, 227 ppi, Dark Mode

Storage: 32GB

CPU: Dual-core 2.0GHz, 1GB RAM

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C

Battery: Lasts for weeks on a single charge

Waterproof: Not applicable

Front light: Adjustable brightness and color temperature

Stylus: Includes Kobo Stylus 2

Supported Formats: EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR


Pros:

  • Dark Mode for comfortable reading in low-light conditions.
  • Includes Kobo Stylus 2


Cons:

  • Lower resolution display (227 ppi) compared to the Kindle Scribe.
  • Not waterproof, which might be a drawback for some users.

Kindle Scribe VS Kobo Elipsa 2E Specs - Side By Side Comparison

ModelKindle ScribeKobo Elipsa 2E
Display10.2"
Anti-glare e-ink
300 PPI ✅

10.3"
E-ink Carta
227 PPI
FrontlightYesYes
Color
Temperature		YesYes
CPUDual Core
2.0 GHz		Dual Core
2.0 GHz
RAM1GB1GB
Storage32GB32GB
OSKindle OSLinux based OS
Battery3000 mAh ✅2400 mAh
AudioNoNo
USBType C
Type C
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
MicroSDNoNo
StylusYesYes
WaterproofNoNo
Dimension196 x 230 x 5.8 mm193 x 227 x 7.5 mm
Weight433g390g✅
Page Turn
Buttons		NoNo
Price$389.99$349 ✅

Which one is better in real life usage?

Well, both the devices are good but Kindle scribe comes with a better hardware and features, a higher dpi screen, a larger battery, and ipx8 waterproof. Even in real life the writing experience on the Kindle scribe is much better than the Kobo elipsa 2E. Kobo has an advantage in its customizability compared to the Kindle Scribe. So in my opinion you should go for the Kindle Scribe. The 32GB costs around $389 and the 16GB variant costs around $339.

Conclusion

To sum it up, if you want a higher-resolution display, waterproof device and a premium stylus the Kindle scribe is a better choice. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Kobo Elipsa 2E is a good choice. Both devices offer great features at their price point.

Thank you for reading this comparison, you can tell me which one would you get in the comment section below. See you in another one....

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