Kobo · Updated July 2026
Kobo Elipsa 2E: price, specs & release date
The Kobo Elipsa 2E costs $399.99, #4 cheapest of 10 e ink tablets (median $479). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 21/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 10 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Much-improved note-taking experience over the previous Elipsa, with more templates and pen options; Pleasant, well-lit 10.3-inch display comfortable for long reading sessions.
- Skip if Digital eraser triggers distracting screen refreshes / ghosting (Reviewed also finds it inaccurate) is a dealbreaker.
Kobo Elipsa 2E, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: us.kobobooks.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Kobo Elipsa 2E a good buy?
At $400, the Kobo Elipsa 2E is #4 cheapest of the 10 e ink tablets we track, where the median is $479. On the spec sheet, its ppi of 227 is below the median of the 10, its screen size of 10.3 in is at the median of the 10, and its storage of 32 GB is at the median of the 10.
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- Outlets on record1 tested · 1 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — battery and dimensional accuracy. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Kobo Elipsa 2E
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews cover the exact Kobo Elipsa 2E and both survive verification: TechRadar (measured) and Reviewed/USA Today (qualitative). Both praise it as a versatile note-taking ereader with a well-lit 10.3-inch display and ecosystem integrations (Pocket, OverDrive, Dropbox) that Amazon can't match, but flag an eraser that forces distracting screen refreshes and a sleepcover that is no longer bundled. TechRadar additionally rates the Kindle Scribe ahead on writing smoothness and battery life.
Tested by TechRadar, Reviewed (USA Today)
Consistently praised
- Much-improved note-taking experience over the previous Elipsa, with more templates and pen options · 2 sources
- Pleasant, well-lit 10.3-inch display comfortable for long reading sessions · 2 sources
- Strong ecosystem integrations (Pocket, OverDrive library, Dropbox sync) · 2 sources
- Excellent handwriting recognition (~98% accurate in TechRadar's testing)
Commonly flagged
- Digital eraser triggers distracting screen refreshes / ghosting (Reviewed also finds it inaccurate) · 2 sources
- Sleepcover no longer bundled, sold separately (~$69.99) · 2 sources
- Writing has more friction than the Kindle Scribe
- Battery life disappointing versus the Kindle Scribe
Where reviewers disagree The two testers split on the screen's writing feel: TechRadar treats the added friction as a downside — 'the winner here is the Kindle Scribe' (while noting some colleagues prefer it) — whereas Reviewed frames the same textured resistance positively as a 'dramatic leap forward' that feels pleasant, though still not as paper-like as the reMarkable 2 or Kindle Scribe.
The sources (2)
battery life, mixed use (100% to 15%): 31.5 hours · recharge time from 14% via 12W USB-A: 2 hours and 10 minutes · handwriting-recognition accuracy (3 testers): at least 98%
it would get at least 98% of that correct, including recognizing symbols and superscripts
Writing on the Elipsa 2E's screen, however, isn't the smoothest experience
Where the Kindle Scribe leaves the Elipsa 2E far in the dust is in battery life.
During testing, I found this e-note to be pleasant to read books, even for long periods of time.
With the Elipsa 2e, Kobo has made a dramatic leap forward in the quality of its e-note writing experience.
the digital eraser is relatively inaccurate and forces a screen refresh every time it makes contact with the display
Specifications
| Price (US) | $399.99 US MSRP $399.99, listed as the product price on the official Rakuten Kobo store page (us.kobobooks.com/products/kobo-elipsa-2e); the device ships bundled with the Kobo Stylus 2. The same $399.99 figure appears in Wikipedia's Kobo eReader comparison table for the Elipsa 2E (model N605). |
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| Brand | Kobo |
| Released | 2023 |
| Screen size (in) | 10.3 |
| Ppi | 227 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 |
| Color display | No |
| Front light | Yes |
| Pen included | Yes |
| Waterproof | No |
| Battery weeks | — |
Source: us.kobobooks.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org. The official Rakuten Kobo store product page (us.kobobooks.com/products/kobo-elipsa-2e) confirms this exact model — "Kobo Elipsa 2E" — via its Technical Specs block: 10.3" E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen, 227 PPI (1404 x 1872), 32GB storage, ComfortLight PRO adjustable-colour-temperature front light, "Not waterproof", and an included Kobo Stylus 2, at a listed price of $399.99. Wikipedia's Kobo eReader article corroborates the same device (model N605) with matching 10.3-inch / 227 ppi / 32 GB specs and the $399.99 price, and dates the release to 19 April 2023 (the manufacturer page states no year). Battery is given only as "Weeks of battery life" with no numeric week count, so battery_weeks is left null; the Elipsa 2E uses a monochrome E Ink Carta 1200 panel (color_display false) and has no physical page-turn buttons (touchscreen + pen input only).
Is the Kobo Elipsa 2E worth it vs cheaper e ink tablets?
Kobo Elipsa 2E against its closest cheaper and pricier e ink tablets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked →
| Product | Price | Screen size (in) | Ppi | Storage (GB) | Color display | Front light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobo Elipsa 2E this | $399.99 | 10.3 | 227 | 32 | No | Yes |
| Supernote Nomad (A6 X2) | $329 | 7.8 | 300 | 32 | No | No |
| Supernote Manta (A5 X2) | $459 | 10.7 | 300 | 32 | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Kobo Elipsa 2E?
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews cover the exact Kobo Elipsa 2E and both survive verification: TechRadar (measured) and Reviewed/USA Today (qualitative). Both praise it as a versatile note-taking ereader with a well-lit 10.3-inch display and ecosystem integrations (Pocket, OverDrive, Dropbox) that Amazon can't match, but flag an eraser that forces distracting screen refreshes and a sleepcover that is no longer bundled. TechRadar additionally rates the Kindle Scribe ahead on writing smoothness and battery life. Praised: Much-improved note-taking experience over the previous Elipsa, with more templates and pen options; Pleasant, well-lit 10.3-inch display comfortable for long reading sessions; Strong ecosystem integrations (Pocket, OverDrive library, Dropbox sync); Excellent handwriting recognition (~98% accurate in TechRadar's testing). Flagged: Digital eraser triggers distracting screen refreshes / ghosting (Reviewed also finds it inaccurate); Sleepcover no longer bundled, sold separately (~$69.99); Writing has more friction than the Kindle Scribe; Battery life disappointing versus the Kindle Scribe; Convoluted UI hides useful features in submenus. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Kobo Elipsa 2E cost?
The Kobo Elipsa 2E has a US price of $399.99 (US MSRP $399.99, listed as the product price on the official Rakuten Kobo store page (us.kobobooks.com/products/kobo-elipsa-2e); the device ships bundled with the Kobo Stylus 2. The same $399.99 figure appears in Wikipedia's Kobo eReader comparison table for the Elipsa 2E (model N605).), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Kobo Elipsa 2E compare on price?
At $400, the Kobo Elipsa 2E is #4 cheapest of the 10 e ink tablets we track, where the median is $479.
When was the Kobo Elipsa 2E released?
The Kobo Elipsa 2E was released 2023.
What are the Kobo Elipsa 2E's key specs?
Kobo Elipsa 2E (Kobo): screenSizeIn 10.3, ppi 227, storageGb 32, colorDisplay No, frontLight Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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