Between the Kindle (2022) and Elipsa 2E, the Kindle (2022) comes out ahead in weight and resolution, while the Elipsa 2E wins on storage and screen size. Overall, the Kindle (2022) scores 58.2 and the Elipsa 2E scores 69.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Elipsa 2E is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Kindle (2022) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, resolution.
Pick the Elipsa 2E if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are storage, screen size.
Both ship with comparable waterproof, color screen, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Elipsa 2E is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Amazon - Kindle (2022) wins
- ▲Weight — 232.00 g less. 158 vs 390.
- ▲Resolution — 32.16% more. 300 ppi vs 227 ppi.
Why Kobo - Elipsa 2E wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 71.67% more. 10.3 " vs 6 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2022) | Kobo - Elipsa 2E |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6 " | 10.3 "lead |
| Resolution | 300 ppilead | 227 ppi |
| Color screen | false | false |
| Warm light | false | truelead |
Design
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2022) | Kobo - Elipsa 2E |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 158 glead | 390 g |
| Waterproof | false | false |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2022) | Kobo - Elipsa 2E |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 16 GB | 32 GBlead |
| Battery life | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
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