Comfortable bath reading with a waterproof cover and goodbye! "Kindle Oasis" and "Kobo Libra H2O"

This is the e-reader suitable for reading in the bathroom

The first to introduce is Amazon's e-reader "Kindle Oasis." E Ink This product, which is the highest in the lineup of reading terminals "Kindle" that uses electronic paper, has a 7-inch screen, and in addition to tapping and swiping, you can use the two buttons on the side of the screen to turn pages. Can be done.

The body size is about two smartphones side by side, which is slightly smaller than the "iPad mini" in terms of tablets, but the weight is only 188g compared to 300.5g of the "iPad mini", so you can hold it in your hand for a long time. However, it is not a burden.

Buy on Amazon: Amazon "Kindle Oasis". It is an e-book reader compatible with the Kindle store. The capacity can be selected from 8GB and 32GB, and the screen size is 7 inches. E Ink electronic paper is used. The screen side is thin and the main body side is thick.It is a grip and easy to hold

Another candidate is Rakuten's e-reader "Kobo Libra H2O". It is one of the E Ink electronic paper terminals lined up by Rakuten Kobo, and has the same 7-inch screen size as the "Kindle Oasis" mentioned above. It also has a button on the side of the screen, and you can turn pages with the button.

It weighs 192g, which is lighter than tablets of the same size and is suitable for long-term use. In addition to the white in the photo, a black model is also available, and it is a plus that you can choose according to your taste.

Kobo Libra H2O (white) Price: 21780 yen (tax included, free shipping) (as of 2021/9/10) Purchase at Rakuten

Rakuten "Kobo Libra H2O". It is an e-book reader compatible with Rakuten Kobo. The capacity is only 8GB and the screen size is 7 inches. E Ink electronic paper is used, and a design that looks like a warp toward the front is adopted, which is similar to the above-mentioned "Kindle Oasis".This is also easy to grip

Both of these products are equipped with E Ink e-paper, which is easy on the eyes instead of being monochrome, and has a weekly battery, so you don't have to recharge it every day. In addition, both products are equipped with a front light, so you can enjoy comfortable reading even in an environment where you cannot use a reading light, such as in the bathroom.

Both products are 7-inch, and the design is very similar, such as installing a page turning button on the side of the screen. It is also possible to flip it upside down and use it with the button on the left side. Comparison of the back.The "Kobo Libra H2O" has a non-slip uneven pattern engraved on the entire surface, while the "Kindle Oasis" has a step.

How much water can it actually get? Both of these products are equipped with IPX8 grade waterproof function, and it is said that there is no harmful effect even if they are submerged in fresh water at a depth of 2 m for 60 minutes, so there is a concern that they will break down even if they are exposed to water. Is not at all.

Of course, if you try to use it with water droplets on the screen, the tap may react incorrectly in rare cases, but you can use it without any problem if you wipe the water droplets on the screen lightly with your hand, and use the button without touching the touch screen. It also supports turning pages. It can be used safely in the bathroom.

The "Kindle Oasis" has an IPX8 grade waterproof function, and the "Kobo Libra H2O" that can be used without problems even if it gets wet is also equipped with an IPX8 grade waterproof function.The Kindle Oasis, which is a little difficult to wipe with your hands because there is a step between the screen and the bezel, has less false reaction on the touch panel even when it is splashed with water. Or, the option screen pops up, and there are a few false reactions.