Kindle Voyage vs Tolino Vision 2: ebook reader comparison
The Kindle Voyage and the Tolino Vision 2 are very similar on the outside. We'll show you the differences and tell you which eBook reader has the edge.
Kindle Voyage vs Tolino Vision 2 - Battle of eBook Readers
Both devices have WiFi, front lighting and use the E Ink Carta displays. Both models are only available in black with a 6-inch display. The difference is in the details:
- Display: The pixel density of the Kindle Voyage is slightly higher, so that the font looks much clearer. This makes the text easier to read. The resolution for the Kindle is 1, 440 x 1, 080 pixels, for the Toliono 1, 024 x 758 pixels.
- Illumination: The display lighting on the Tolino Vision 2 is also poorer. In the lower part of the display you can see a small black stripe in strong lighting. According to customer reviews, the Kindle Voyage should have a slightly yellow color gradient in some models. Then you should complain about the device.
- Scroll: Both devices turn the pages using the buttons on the device. With the Tolino Vision 2 you can tap the back of the reader at a certain angle on a point to turn the page. This function often does not do what you want it to do and the Tolino leaves itself. However, the feature can also be deactivated.
- Formats: Tolino only supports EPUB, PDF, TXT formats. The Kindle also works with AZW3, AZW, TXT, PDF, MOBI, PRC, HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG and BMP. Unfortunately, the Kindle is bound to the in-house AZW format. With the free software Caliber, other formats can also be downloaded and converted into a compatible format. Tolino supports the most widely used eBook format EPUB.
- Weight: The Kindle Voyage weighs 180 grams. The Tolino is a little lighter at 171 grams.
- Extra: The Tolino Vision 2 is also waterproof. So you can use the eBook reader without hesitation on the beach, in the rain or in the bathtub for reading.
Kindle Voyage vs Tolino Vision 2 - who wins?
- The Kindle Voyage has a clear nose. Even if the differences are usually small, the Kindle display clearly outshines the Tolino Vision 2.
- However, the Tolino offers the better price-performance ratio. The eBook reader currently costs around 130 euros, the Kindle Voyage around 190 euros.
In the next practical tip, we will show you what you should pay attention to when buying an eBook reader.