Kobo Forma 8" E-Reader 8GB 1440x1920 Waterproof

To make the reading experience better for ravenous booklovers who read for hours on end, and want a lightweight, portable alternative to heavy print books, we’ve delivered our most comfortable eReader yet with waterproof reliability, the choice of landscape or portrait mode, and the expanded access of book borrowing.

• Discover a radical new look for Kobo eReaders
  

With an ergonomic curved design, and lightweight enough to hold for hours, Kobo Forma is our most comfortable eReader yet.

• Push the limits of your reading experience

Try Kobo Forma’s new page-turn buttons to move through your story. Read in portrait or landscape mode, or set the text to change orientation automatically.

• Embrace lightweight durability
  

Kobo Forma immerses you in your reading more than ever before, with a sturdy 8.0” HD Mobius Carta E Ink screen that feels lighter than air.

• Dive into a story absolutely anywhere
  

Kobo Forma is fully waterproof from the inside out with HZO Protection™ and safe for the beach, the pool, or a soak in the tub.* 

*Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water.

• Shift into OverDrive with integrated eBook borrowing
  

Connect to your local public library right from Kobo Forma with built-in OverDrive.* Search for the eBooks you want and choose to borrow or buy — it’s that simple. 

*Dependent on library participation, available through most public libraries in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. eBook availability will vary based on library.

• Stay in sync no matter where you read
  

Extend your reading experience on your own smartphone or tablet with the free Kobo App. We’ll always remember where you left off, so you’ll never lose your place.

Don’t forget your Kobo accessory!

Kobo Forma is compatible with Kobo Forma accessories.