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KoboA better reading experience starts with Kobo
We are book lovers. Just like you.
At Kobo, we embody everything you love about your favourite local bookshop, perfected for modern life. We believe a live well read is a life worth living. Therefore, our mission is to bring the power of reading to your world—because we’re book lovers, just like you. Why do we do it? Because we believe stories shape who we are, and words can enhance and transform the world around us.
Why read with us? It’s pretty simple, actually. We offer much more than eReaders and apps. We’re all about you and what you love to read—because we love reading too.
Read on to learn how we make reading lives better.
Reading and learning with Kobo
Explore many ways to read and listen with Kobo
Reading with Kobo is reading made easy. With us, you can read in the way that you prefer.
Go shelf-less with your book collection and bring thousands of books with you on the go with a Kobo eReader. Read or listen—it’s up to you. All models support audiobooks as well as a wide range of digital content formats. Adjust the reading style and formatting to suit your preferences.
Switch seamlessly to the free Kobo app and continue right where you left off on your smartphone or tablet. Or browse and read your entire library using the Kobo Web Reader in your browser at Kobo.com.
Kobo is dedicated to providing a large, independent catalogue of eBooks and audiobooks. Browse millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the Kobo app or Kobo.com, or shop directly on your eReader. Or binge as many books as you like for a fixed monthly fee with our Kobo Plus subscription. There's always something new to read as we keep on expanding our selection.
Access the built-in Kobo Bookstore
Discover millions of eBooks and audiobooks in every genre, new deals every day, and free reads to download.
Subscribe to Kobo Plus
Enjoy endless reading and listening for one low price, with access to over 8 million eBooks and audiobooks1.
Borrow public library eBooks
Use OverDrive to borrow eBooks directly on your eReader from your local library, or sync your Libby app to add them2.
Sideload eBooks and documents
Connect your eReader to your computer by USB cable to sideload your own eBooks and PDF documents or import and export with Dropbox.
Read online articles with Instapaper
Save articles you find online to your free Pocket account. Sync your eReader to catch up on them.
Import and export with Dropbox
Available on selected eReaders. Import and export your own documents and eBooks via Dropbox.
Thousands of stories on the go
An eReader for everyone
Our award-winning eReaders are comfortable, convenient, and designed especially for book lovers. Carry thousands of stories with you wherever you go.
All Kobo eReaders have built-in ComfortLight screen lighting, perfect for reading into the late hours. The glare-free E Ink screens are specially designed to mimic real paper for the best reading experience. You can also easily adjust the reading settings to accommodate your style.
With a selection ranging from compact to larger models, there’s an eReader for every occasion. We even offer waterproof models, so you can read in the bath or by the pool without worry. You can leave your charget at home: Kobo eReaders can last for over 40 days on a single charge.
Find a colourful SleepCover to give your eReader a personal touch, or show your love of reading with the transparent Clear Case. Use the Kobo Stylus 2 on select models to highlight and scribble directly in your books, and safely stow it in the Kobo Stylus Case.
Read or listen anytime, anywhere
Kobo eReaders have glare-free touchscreens so you can read in bright sunlight, unlike with your smartphone or tablet. Take thousands of stories with you and settle in with a good read without worrying about losing power. Kobo eReaders have enough battery life to last for weeks³.
Get the perfect light, day or night
Easily adjust brightness to reduce eyestrain with Kobo ComfortLight PRO built in reading light. It also reduces blue light to reduce eyestrain which can be programmed to match your bed time.
Bring your books to the beach or the bath
Most Kobo eReaders are waterproof⁴, so you can read worry-free absolutely anywhere.
Customise your experience and easily navigate books
Adjust font size, make highlights, look up words, and more. Plus, easily navigate your books without losing your place.
Adopting an eco-conscious approach
We’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment. Since 2022, all Kobo Readers have been made with more eco-conscious materials. In addition, Kobo eReaders developed from 2024 onwards are designed with reparability in mind, enabling you to easily extend the lifespan of your beloved eReader.
- • Kobo eReaders are made with up to 85% recycled plastics.
- • Kobo SleepCovers are made with up to 97% recycled plastics.
- • Kobo's product packaging is magnet-free and made with FSC-certified recycled paper, which is printed with soy-based ink.
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¹ Audiobooks available only in select countries.
Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker required.
² OverDrive available only in select countries. eBook availability varies by library location.
³ Dependent on individual usage.
⁴ Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water.
⁵ Kobo Stylus 2 sold separately, not included.