How to know the model of your Kobo

eReaders Kobo They are very popular electronic reading devices, the second best sellers after the Kindle, and known for their quality and ease of use. However, with so many different models on the market, it can be difficult to determine exactly which Kobo model you have. Here we explain how you can identify the model of your Kobo eReader in a very simple way, and with several methods, so that you can choose the one you like the most or the one that is possible in your case...

visual identification

The easiest way to identify your Kobo eReader is through its distinctive physical characteristics. Each Kobo model has a series of features that make it unique. Here are some of the most common features you can look for. For example, the screen size is 6 inches in the Nia models, and 10.3″ in the Elipse. Or whether it has navigation buttons or not, etc. Here are some identifiable characteristics of some Kobo models:

• Kobo Ellipsa 2E: 10,3″ screen. Power button on the side of the eReader. Model number: N605.
• Kobo Clear 2E: 6” screen Power button on the back of the eReader. Model number: N506.
• Kobo Wise: 8” screen Buttons to turn page. Power button on the back of the eReader. Model number: N778 or N778K.
• Kobo Libra 2: 7” screen Buttons to turn page. Power button on the back of the eReader. Model number: N418.
• Kobo Ellipsa: 10,3″ screen. Power button on the side of the eReader. Includes Kobo Stylus. Model number: N604.
• Kobo nia: 6” screen Power button on the bottom of the eReader. Model number: N306.
• Kobo Libra H2O: Buttons to turn page. Power button behind the eReader. Model number: N873.
• Kobo Shape: Buttons to turn page. Power button on the side. Model number: N782.
• Kobo clara hd: Power button at the bottom. Model number: N249.
• Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2: Two screws at the bottom. Blue power button on the back. Model number: N867.
• Kobo Aura ONE: 7,8” frameless glass screen. Blue power button on the back. Model number: N709.
• Kobo Aura Edition 2: 6” screen Blue power button on the back. Model number: N236.
• KoboTouch 2.0: Silver power button on the top of the eReader. Hard back cover with granular finish and Kobo logo. Model number: N587.
• Kobo GloHD: Silver power button on the top of the eReader. Soft back cover with dot pattern and Kobo logo. Model number: N437.
• Kobo Aura H2O: Port cover at the bottom to protect the Micro USB and Micro SD slots. Black power button on the top right. Model number: N250.
• Kobo Aura: Edge-to-edge display in black and white. Flat back with rough edges. Model number: N514.
• Kobo AuraHD: Rough back with a central indentation. Model number: N204B.
• Kobo Globe: Light button next to the power button on the top right edge. Model number: N613.
• Kobo Mini: Small size (102mm x 33mm). Power button on the top right edge. Model number: N705.
• KoboTouch: Home button at the bottom. Model numbers: N905, N905B or N905C.
• Original Kobo: Blue navigation button on the front. Model number on the bottom of the eReader: N416.
• Kobo Wireless: White or black navigation button on the front.

If you no longer have the manual or original box, you will not be able to consult this to find out the Kobo model, but if you have it, it is also a possibility.

From Kobo himself

If you cannot identify your Kobo eReader through its physical characteristics visually, you can search for the name and the model number of your eReader in the settings menu of your device's system. Here we'll explain to you how to do it:

1. Go to the home screen of your Kobo eReader.
2. Tap the More icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Go to the Settings entry.
4. Click on About at the bottom of the menu.
5. The name of your eReader will appear at the end of the list that appears.
6. Find your model number on the About screen.

So you can know which Kobo it is...