


I prefer the smaller form factor of the Hisense, and to not have to lug multiple devices around. I prefer the "warm" frontlight of the Kobo. Paperback, Kobo Libra H2O (warm frontlight), Hisense A5 Pro CC (frontlight) Paperback, Kobo Libra H2O, Hisense A5 Pro CC - no "extra" light

I tried to snap some photos for comparison: I've removed the default blue-tinted screensaver, and put a matte screensaver on it. The colour screen does make the screen "darker" (grey:er). It works, but just as with the Kobo, I usually keep it off. Its frontlight is blue-ish, with no "warm" setting. It's nice to be able to just borrow a new book, after having finished the previous one. I've got the PocketBook app installed, with Adobe DRM added in the settings, and can surf to my local library, and then just borrow and download - no extra computer needed. Yes, I can "sideload" those apps, but they won't run properly (as Google Play Services is missing). my daily life "requires" some Google Services dependant apps - mainly bank, health, and safety related. I knew when I bought it, that it would require quite a bit of tweaking, if I wanted to be able to use it as my main smartphone. I borrow epub books from my local library (requires Adobe DRM unfortunately, no OverDrive available here), then transfer them via my computer. I usually keep it off thought, and rely on external light sources (such as a bedside lamp). I also got curious, and got myself a (non-Google Services) Hisense A5 Pro CC, a colour e-ink Android smartphone (November 2021). I have a Kobo Libra H2O, since this summer (August 2021). I've read books on my "regular" smartphone, and had no problem doing so I also have wonky joints, so not having to lug around too much stuff is neat. It would be neat if I didn't had to "plan" too much ahead, to be able to do so. I want to be able to read a book when I have nothing to do. Do eReader screens really look just like printed ink and paper?īut it all depends on "why you want/need an e-reader".
