E-book reader Kobo Elipsa 2E — 10.3 inch E Ink Carta, 32 GB, Wi‑Fi, stylus, USB‑C, black

The Rakuten Kobo Elipsa 2E is a 10.3" E Ink e-book reader designed for reading, annotating and note-taking. It includes the rechargeable Kobo Stylus 2 and offers 32 GB of internal storage, Wi‑Fi connectivity, USB Type‑C, and a glare‑free ComfortLight PRO display that reduces blue light. The device supports EPUB and PDF formats (PDFs with DRM or permission limits cannot be annotated) and uses MyScript for handwriting recognition.

Advantages

Kobo Elipsa 2E combines a large 10.3" touchscreen with improved note-taking: write directly on eBooks and PDFs, create searchable and convertible handwritten notebooks, and store everything in the Kobo Cloud. The included Kobo Stylus 2 offers an ergonomic, rechargeable design with an eraser and highlighter button and attaches magnetically. The reader supports Kobo Audiobooks via Bluetooth and is constructed using recycled and ocean‑bound plastics and recycled magnesium alloy.

Suitable for

• Reading eBooks and research papers
• Annotating PDFs and marking up documents
• Taking handwritten notes and organizing notebooks
• Converting handwriting to typed text for sharing
• Listening to audiobooks via Bluetooth headphones or speakers

Key specifications

• Display: 10.3" E Ink (1404 x 1872 pixels) with ComfortLight PRO
• Storage: 32 GB internal
• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, USB Type‑C, Bluetooth for audio
• Touchscreen: Yes; handwriting powered by MyScript
• Included accessory: Kobo Stylus 2 (rechargeable, magnetic storage)
• Formats: EPUB, PDF (note: PDFs with DRM/permission limits not compatible with annotations)
• Materials: recycled and ocean‑bound plastic, recycled magnesium alloy
• Weight: 0.39 kg

How to use

Sign in to your Kobo account and connect the Elipsa 2E to Wi‑Fi to download eBooks or import documents from Dropbox (Google Drive support coming soon). Use the Kobo Stylus 2 to write directly on eBooks and PDFs, create and group notebooks in folders, search handwritten notes, and convert handwriting to typed text when needed. Export notebooks via cloud services or download them from kobo.com; pair Bluetooth headphones or speakers to play Kobo Audiobooks.

Recommendations

For best results, keep the Kobo Elipsa 2E firmware updated, back up notebooks to the Kobo Cloud regularly, and charge the Kobo Stylus 2 periodically. Note that audiobooks and certain cloud features may be available only in select countries, and some PDFs with DRM or permission restrictions cannot be annotated.