Kobo Sage

The Kobo Sage is Kobo's answer to the large-format, note-taking e-reader segment. It features an 8-inch, 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1200 screen, making it a great middle-ground between 7-inch readers and larger 10-inch devices. Its key feature is support for the Kobo Stylus (sold separately), allowing for annotation of EPUB and PDF files, handwriting notes, and sketching. It integrates these notes seamlessly into the Kobo ecosystem.

With 32GB of storage, Bluetooth for audiobooks, IPX8 waterproofing, and physical page-turn buttons, it's a versatile device for the serious reader who also dabbles in note-taking. However, its battery life is a noted weakness, and it's more expensive than the Libra 2, positioning it as a niche device for those who specifically want a Kobo with pen input.