Sage | eReader | 8” HD Glare Free Touchscreen | Waterproof | Adjustable Brightness and Color Temperature | Blue Light Reduction | Bluetooth | WiFi | 32GB of Storage | Carta E Ink Technology

In case anyone is curious, the kindle scribe pen doesn’t work on Kobo Sage. It’s a lovely device to hold, lighter than my Kindle Scribe.

!Honest Review! Being new to E-readers I struggled to figure out which one to use, however I eventually decided on Kobo and can confirm the Kobo Sage is a manga lover's dream, combining cutting-edge technology. Its sleek design, powerful performance, and vibrant display bring manga series to life. If you are struggling for space and love manga, I would recommend Kobo! Its great for double pages as it has an auto rotate feature!

Takes time to turn on. Have to keep the on button pushed in for about 4 seconds, but once you get the hang of it, is very good substitute for the printed word. Especially if you like to read in bed before sleep. menu is very intuitive, extremely easy to use. Bonus is you can borrow library books, and make handwritten notes / sketches, (if you buy the stylus) it works well but is slow, and is not any good for art work, just basic diagrams. There is some ghosting, but quickly disappears. Overall extremely pleased with purchase, there are improvements to be made, however nothing to stop me from recommending highly.

Tried multiple times to set wi fi up each time failing, I think it has to be charged more ok so went to my kobo acct on line and set it up easily. This is a big beautiful e-reader with 32 gig storage and I am in love with it, Just need to get stylus to write on ebooks the kindle scribe does not allow this boo kindle scribe

I had a Kobo Aura one that lasted 5 years before dying, so 18 months ago I bought a Kindle Oasis (not cheap) to replace it. After just over a year the corners have faded considerably in it, and so I swore I'd never buy another Kindle. The Sage is the device I should have bought the first time. Big screen, stylus support and Overdrive and supports much more ebook formats.

Bought Jan 2026. This KOBO E-reader requires KOBO Desktop but this application is no longer used in Europe so the E-reader cannot be used. It is obsolete. It was discontinued in 2021 and should not be on sale.

Kobo Reader model Sage has proved to be problematic. The device often goes to sleep, but does not power down automatically. It is best to hold the power button in until the Powered Off message. Otherwise the Sage is OK bar the slow bootup. There is a workaround to be able to install your own DRM free books so you are not tied to the Kobo Library.

The size and weight were ideal for my arthritic hands. Thankyou

Really enjoying my Kobo Sage after putting it through its paces for the last week and a half or so. I was looking for an ergonomic alternative to the Kindle Oasis, as I think not having a USB-C port is atrociously dated, and wasn't about to put up with that. At a quick review, the Sage does everything I want it to. Fantastic screen, adjusts between blue and orange lighting automatically, it feels sturdy and stable, well-made. The buttons and grip allow for me to use and read while doing all sorts of things, and the foldable cover is wonderful for propping up and looking at while occupied with both hands. The store is perfectly serviceable, though I've just been side-loading my existing ebooks through Calibre, which is an absolute breeze. The big thing people ask about is battery life. There was a slight known issue with battery life, and I feel that it has been resolved to a very acceptable level. The overall battery capacity is a little less than desired, so I knocked a star off, but it should be wonderful for those who are simply using this as a reading device. Update the firmware, fully power cycle a couple of times, and I'm now getting several days of reading out of it, probably 3+ hours per day, before getting low. Keep bluetooth and wifi off unless needed, and you'll be fine. My understanding is that annotations and writing will significantly reduce battery life, so please keep that in mind - I would not recommend this for writing. Pros: Ergonomic and high-quality feeling Screen brightness and quality are very high The side-grip is an absolute godsend, compared to normal ereader models. I love it just like the Oasis. USB-C (yay) Minor gripes: Sometimes the screen rotation is a bit slow. I suspect the gyroscope is slightly lower quality, but it doesn't take much beyond a firmer tilt to fix, so this is a non-issue for me. The only other problem I've run into has only happened once, so I can't yet say if it's a problem or just a minor but that occurred, but the screen did stop responding once, along with the buttons, and I had to turn it off and on again to resolve. Expensive Ultimately, I'm quite happy with the purchase, and would happily buy another, assuming that this one stands the test of time.

Très bonne lisibilité

Easy to use and comfortable to eyes. Highly recommend!!

After six years of heavy use, my beloved Kobo Aura's battery finally gave out, so I decided to upgrade to the Kobo Sage—and it’s an excellent replacement! The device feels premium, with a larger screen and sharper display that makes reading even more enjoyable. One of my favorite features is the OverDrive integration, allowing me to connect directly to my library and borrow eBooks with ease. It's a heavily used feature for me, and it works seamlessly. The Sage is fast, responsive, and a joy to use. The battery life is solid, and the larger screen is perfect for both novels and graphic-heavy content. It’s a worthy successor to my Aura, and I highly recommend it for avid readers who love borrowing eBooks from their library

Avevo inizialmente pianificato di acquistare il nuovo Kindle Paperwhite 2024 come upgrade del mio 10th gen ed è ciò che ho fatto, ma sono rimasta molto delusa dalla qualità dello schermo e dai problemi tecnici presentati. Ho fatto il reso ed optato così per il Kobo Sage nonostante avessi paura di perdere tutti i miei ebook considerando che li ho sempre acquistati tramite amazon, ma è stato davvero molto facile trasferirli sul Kobo grazie all'aiuto di Calibre. Il dispositivo è perfetto: non è eccessivamente pesante (circa 240/250 grammi) nonostante le dimensioni, il touch screen ha un buon responso ed un ottimo feeling tattile, il sistema operativo è molto rapido, lo schermo ha un'eccellente risoluzione ed il classico ghosting che si crea quando si gira pagina è decisamente minimizzato, l'illuminazione è omogenea e la funzione di luce automatica regola automaticamente la luminosità non facendo stancare gli occhi quando fa buio, infine i pulsanti sono comodissimi per girare pagina e la navigazione nel Kobo. Rispetto al Kindle, direi che le uniche differenze sostanziali che ho personalmente notato sono: - Il sistema operativo. E' meno intuitivo ed in generale ci sono più opzioni, quindi all'inizio può creare un po' di confusione nell'impostarlo a seconda delle proprie preferenze, ma è qualcosa di assolutamente risolvibile abituandosi - La batteria. A primo impatto sembrerebbe durare un po' meno rispetto al Kindle, però la trovo comunque ottima - L'orologio ed il livello di batteria mentre si legge. E' una sciocchezza, ma è una comodità extra che purtroppo non è presente sul Kobo. Leggendo online ho scoperto che è possibile settarla tramite delle modifiche tramite Calibre, ma per adesso non voglio appesantirlo più del necessario - Lo store Kobo. E' relativamente meno rifornito rispetto a quello Amazon (per ovvie motivazioni), soprattutto se si cercano titoli "di nicchia", ma si trova comunque un po' di tutto ed i prezzi sono praticamente uguali - Il download dei libri. A seconda di come si acquistano gli ebook, ci sono dei metodi diversi per caricarli nel dispositivo. Se si acquistano direttamente dallo store Kobo è sufficiente schiacciare sul pulsante di sincronizzazione in alto a destra (quindi pressapoco come con i Kindle e lo store Amazon), altrimenti è necessario convertirli in file EPUB tramite Calibre e trasferirli tramite cavo USB Nel complesso sono molto contenta del mio acquisto, soprattutto dopo la brutta esperienza avuta con gli ultimi Kindle.