![\"\"](\"https:\/\/icrowdnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4001-logo.png\"){kind=logo}
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A cheaper Kobo has arrived<\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/JmvyQ46UYfaTdhs0cNQ3_gxldwE=\/534x768:5007x3589\/1200x800\/filters:focal(2183x2340:3115x3272)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_image\/image\/67059156\/KoboNia2.0.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Kobo is introducing a new entry-level e-reader to its lineup, the $99.99 Nia, which slots in beneath the $119.99 Clara HD<\/a> model (which is sticking around). While both models have a 6-inch display, the Nia’s $20 savings come with slightly worse specs in a few areas compared to its slightly pricier sibling.<\/p>\n Specifically, the Nia has a slightly lower-resolution display (212 ppi, versus 300 ppi on the Clara HD), a standard backlight (versus the Clara HD’s color temperature-changing options), and weighs 8 grams (about a quarter of an ounce) heavier. The Clara HD also has a painted finish, while the Nia does not.<\/p>\n But the comparison to Kobo’s own products is less important than how the Nia matches up against Amazon’s Kindle lineup. And while the $99.99 Nia costs $10 more than Amazon’s $89.99 entry-level Kindle<\/a>, it does offer a better bang for your buck. The base Kindle still has an unfortunately low-resolution display (at 147 ppi) and offers just half the storage of the Nia (which has 8GB of onboard memory, versus 4GB on the 2019 Kindle).<\/p>\n It’s a tougher choice compared to Amazon’s latest Paperwhite model<\/a>, though, which matches the Nia on storage, has an even better 300 ppi display, and offers IPX8 waterproofing. At $129.99, it’s markedly more expensive than either the Nia or the Clara HD, but it can regularly be found on sale<\/a> for as low as $84.99, which makes the choice a bit harder.<\/p>\n The Kobo Nia will be available on July 21st, with preorders starting today.<\/p>\n Tags:<\/b> Chaim Gartenberg<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/hjrQWQXRmmkSQo6Ym7bCQmw76Sg=\/0x0:1280x800\/1200x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1280x800):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/20081888\/kobo.jpg\")
<\/span><\/span>Image: Kobo<\/cite><\/span><\/figure>\nSee Campaign: <\/strong>https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=66960X1514734&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.kobobooks.com%2Fproducts%2Fkobo-clara-hd%3Fgclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIlsDN-tvA6gIVjbbICh0aMgiLEAQYASABEgK8f_D_BwE&referrer=theverge.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2020%2F7%2F15%2F21320040%2Fkobo-nia-entry-level-ereader-amazon-kindle-competitor<\/a>
Contact Information:<\/b>
Chaim Gartenberg<\/p>\n
<\/a>, Wire<\/a>, United States<\/a>, English<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nContact Information:<\/h3>\n
A cheaper Kobo has arrived Kobo is introducing a new entry-level e-reader to its lineup, the $99.99 Nia, which slots in beneath the $119.99 Clara HD model (which is sticking around). While both models have a 6-inch display, the Nia’s $20 savings come with slightly worse specs in a few areas compared to its slightly pricier sibling. … Continue reading Kobo’s $99.99 Nia is its new entry-level e-reader<\/span><\/a> Continue Reading