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70
Engadget
Score
A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition.
70

A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition.

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Engadget Review

The Kobo Mini is lightweight and temptingly priced, but that smaller form factor also comes with some trade-offs.

Pros
  • Inexpensive
  • Notably small and lightweight
  • Intuitive UI
Cons
  • Limited screen space
  • No expandable storage
  • Low-contrast display
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Scores

Engadget

70
 

User Reviews

100
wert38
An amazing little device. cant mention how portable and easy to use it is!
60
marc
After using the Kindle Paperwhite (or Nook with Glowlight), it's hard to go...read more
90
jadwigo
It might not be the fastest, or largest or sharpest screen, but its small, light...read more
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65
Average Critic Score

Document support

77
 

Display / readability

58
 

Design and form factor

77
 

Ease of use

67
 

Portability (size / weight)

83
 

Store and selection of titles

72
 

Storage capacity

68
 

Battery life

75
 

How It Stacks Up

Sony
71
Sony

PRS-T2

Engadget

71
 

Critic

67
 

User

90
 
Amazon Kindle
93
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite

Engadget

94
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

100
 
Fujitsu

FLEPia

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

Not yet scored
 
Amazon Kindle
94
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

Engadget

94
 

Critic

86
 

User

93
 
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How It Stacks Up

Sony
71
Sony

PRS-T2

Engadget

71
 

Critic

67
 

User

90
 
Amazon Kindle
93
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite

Engadget

94
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

100
 
Fujitsu

FLEPia

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

Not yet scored
 
Amazon Kindle
94
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

Engadget

94
 

Critic

86
 

User

93
 
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