Kobo Forma vs Onyx Boox Nova 3

Great size and lightweight design
Large screen, ideal for graphic novels and manga
Water resistant
Adjustable front light
Physical buttons for easy navigation
Great for reading manga, PDFs, and other documents
Small enough to be portable and powerful enough to be used as a tablet
Long battery life of up to three days of heavy note taking or one week if only used for reading ebooks
Koreader app makes it perfect for PDFs
Neoreader app makes it great for manga
Not compatible with read-wise
Less integrated bookstore compared to Amazon
Inconsistent orientation sensor
Not the best device for colour readers as B/W quality is degraded
Older version (2020) so prone to hit end of firmware support earlier
More expensive than other devices

Verdict

Overall, the Kobo Forma receives mixed reviews. Many users appreciate its lightweight design, large screen, and water resistance, making it a strong contender for best e-reader alongside the Kindle Oasis. However, some users have experienced issues with page turning and inconsistent orientation sensors. The Kobo ecosystem also lacks support for read-wise and has a less integrated bookstore compared to Amazon. The device is recommended for epub reading and has a custom application for manga reading. The 8GB variant may not be suitable for users with a large library. The PDF reading experience is generally positive, but the device's response time can make highlighting difficult.

Verdict

The Onyx Boox Nova 3 is a great device for those who need to read manga, PDFs, and other documents. It is small enough to be portable and powerful enough to be used as a tablet. It has a long battery life and can last up to three days of heavy note taking or one week if only used for reading ebooks. The Koreader app makes it perfect for PDFs and the Neoreader app makes it great for manga. The colour readers have degraded B/W quality, so if you're looking for something with sharpness, this is the device for you.

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