Rakuten Kobo brings its leading eReaders to India; launches Kobo Clara 2E, Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Nia

New Delhi : Rakuten Kobo today announced the joint launch of Kobo Clara 2E, Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Nia, a range of feature-rich eReaders that introduces Kobo’s digital reading offering to the readers in India. The device lineup is built to inspire, with an ergonomic design readers love plus Bluetooth® wireless technology so you can read eBooks or listen to Kobo Audiobooks all in one device. The eReaders and accessories are available on Flipkart and other leading online marketplaces as of today.

As India continues to explore the joys of reading in the digital age, Rakuten Kobo's newest range of eReaders seamlessly blends design superiority and product innovation to offer an unparalleled digital reading experience for readers across the country. Equipped with advanced technologies, the cutting-edge E Ink readers feature a glare-free screen, with Dark Mode and ComfortLight PRO with blue light reduction, allowing for more late-night reading without affecting sleep quality. To meet the needs of a diverse set of readers and reading conditions, the range also comes with distinct features such as colour temperature adjustment, quick page turns and a deep contrast, amongst others. In addition, Kobo eReaders feature a long-lasting battery life with a run time lasting for weeks on a single charge (depending on individual usage).

Commenting on the launch, Michael Tamblyn, CEO, Rakuten Kobo said - “The rich reading culture in India presents the opportune time for Kobo to introduce its world-class digital reading experience to the market. With more than a decade of top-rated eReaders under our belt, we are excited to bring a lineup that is sure to please the readers in India.”

He further added, “At Kobo, it is about living our values: providing a better reading experience while also taking an important step toward sustainability. We believe that each small, thoughtful, and intentionally placed act can make a meaningful impact. We kickstarted our efforts in this direction by incorporating recycled materials into some of our devices like Kobo Clara 2E including accessories and packaging."

Specially curated for those who love books and the ones who aspire to enter the world of reading, an expansive digital library with diverse genres and languages ensures that every person can find their next adventure on their Kobo eReaders.

One can get started with their reading journey with a fiction like The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi or with a self-help nonfiction like The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson. The audiobook lovers in India can choose from a romance like It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, a murder mystery such as The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman or a popular biography like Spare by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.