Kobo Elipsa 2E
Score: 72/100
PocketBook Verse
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Kobo Elipsa 2E is a 10.3-inch E Ink e-reader and digital notepad that combines a large glare-free screen with a lightweight stylus for note-taking. Its drawbacks are a heavy chassis, limited audiobook ecosystem, and modest 1 GB of RAM that can feel restrictive. It excels for students, professionals, and anyone who needs a big canvas for PDFs and annotations.
The PocketBook Verse combines a 6-inch E Ink Carta screen with adjustable SMARTlight and up to a month of battery life in a compact, lightweight design. It falls short on resolution, waterproofing, and Bluetooth connectivity. Perfect for budget-conscious readers who value portability and long battery life.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.3 inchesbest | 6 inches | |
504 hours | 720 hoursbest | |
2,628,288 pixelsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 386 g | 340 gbest |
227 ppibest | 212 ppi | |
32 GBbest | 8 GB | |
1 GBbest | 0.5 GB | |
2,400 mAhbest | 1,500 mAh |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 504 hours | 720 hours |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2400 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 1 GB | 0.5 GB |
Processor | Dual-core 2.0GHz MediaTek RM53 | Dual Core 1GHz |
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10.3 inches | 6 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1404x1872 pixels | 758x1024 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 227 ppi | 212 ppi |
Panel Type | E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen | E Ink Carta |
Front Light Type | ComfortLight PRO | SMARTlight |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 8 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 386 g | 340 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 192.8x227.3x7.9 mm mm | 1.14173x7.12597x5.23621 inches mm |
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Professional reviewers praise the Elipsa 2E for its faster processor, lighter stylus, sustainable materials, and robust cloud integration, noting it as a solid upgrade over its predecessor that bridges reading and productivity effectively.
Everyday users are split; many appreciate the large screen, long battery, and stylus comfort, while others criticize the limited feature set, perceived speed constraints, and value for money.
Professional reviewers commend the PocketBook Verse for its ultra-light weight, compact footprint, and intuitive hybrid controls, noting that the adjustable SMARTlight and month-long battery make it a strong budget choice. However, they criticize the modest 212 PPI display, lack of waterproofing, and limited processing power, positioning it as a step-down from higher-end models like the Verse Pro.
Everyday users love the portability, long battery life, and broad format support, often highlighting the convenience of physical page-turn buttons. Recurring complaints focus on the lower screen sharpness, occasional software lag, and missing features such as waterproofing and Bluetooth for audiobooks.
“massive upgrade”
“solid iteration over its predecessor in the plus-sized eReader segment”
