Kobo is set to release a new affordable e-reader this year, replacing the Kobo Nia.
This information comes from an application made by Kobo to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) in the USA.
The Kobo e-reader brand has indicated that it will market a new e-reader under the reference Kobo NOIKBN367.
This reference NOIKBN367 is very similar to the current Kobo Nia reference NOIKBN306. So everything suggests that this new e-reader will be a 6-inch model, replacing the current Kobo Nia, which is getting on in years (to be taken with a pinch of salt, as nothing is official).
As for the release date, expect it to arrive in autumn or late 2024. We have no name for this e-reader, but it might be one of those:
- Kobo Nia 2
- Kobo Nia 2E
In fact, this is the third new Kobo e-reader announced for 2024. And, as yet, no e-reader has been released or officially unveiled.
For the record, we should also see a replacement for the already excellent Kobo Libra 2 in 2024, as well as the Kobo Sage (with a better battery).
Today, the Kobo Nia is one of the most affordable 6-inch e-readers on the market. It is rivalled only by the Pocketbook Verse, the Pocketbook Basic Lux 4 and the Kindle e-reader.
The problem with the Kobo Nia is its slow system. It's slower than other e-readers, and even though this problem has been partially solved by an update, this puts it at a disadvantage compared with other affordable e-readers.
Apart from this speed issue, this Kobo Nia offers a convincing screen that displays characters well. So it's a good choice if you like the Kobo e-reader ecosystem.
So Kobo is right to release a new version of this e-reader by the end of 2024. A new Kobo Nia with a sweet price tag could well be a hit!
For the time being, however, this is just speculation, and if you're looking for a Kobo e-reader, you can turn to the current models in the range, which you'll find in the table below.
| Kobo Elipsa 2E | Kobo Sage | Kobo Libra 2 | Kobo Clara 2E | Kobo Nia | |
| Image |  |  |  |  |  |
| Screen size | 10.3" | 8" | 7" | 6" | 6" |
| Resolution | 1872 x 1404 pixels | 1440 x 1920 pixels | 1680 x 1264 pixels | 1448 x 1072 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Color | No | No | No | No | No |
| Backlight | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Pen / Stylus | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| SD card | No | No | No | ||
| Ebook formats | EPUB, EPUB3, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR | EPUB, EPUB3, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR | EPUB, EPUB3, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR | EPUB, EPUB3, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR | EPUB, EPUB3, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR |
| Blue light filter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Other | A bit expensive | Can read audio book from the Kobo library (bluetooth connection). | Can read audio books from Kobo with Bluetooth speaker or headset. | ||
| Review | ⭐⭐⭐ | Too expensive, the Kobo Libra 2 may be a better alternative ⭐⭐⭐ | Very good eReader, a must if you want a bigger screen ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Old model in the Kobo e-readers lineup ⭐⭐⭐ | Good affordable Kobo eReader ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Link (where to buy?) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
