Kobo Arc 10 HD

Improved build quality over the previous generation ; Some nice, reading-focused software features

Heavy ; Mediocre battery life

Added reading features aren't enough to help Kobo stand out in a crowded tablet market.

Sharp display. Ample processing power

Heavy. Questionable Android skin

Kobo's Arc 10HD tablet has power to spare, but its heavy build and cumbersome Android customizations make it a tough sell at $400.

The Arc 10 is a nice Android tablet. Sure, it's a little heavy, the battery life isn't that great, the custom bits of the software are a bit hit and miss and onboard storage is low. But Kobo should be commended for a genuinely good quality tablet. It's...

Reader-centric features ; High-resolution screen ; Full access to Google Play store

Heavy build & limited storage ; Dim display ; Weak camera

The Kobo Arc 10HD is fairly expensive to be bought purely as a reading device and the heavy build, limited storage capacity and dim screen are downsides. It offers a great reading experience, but only a decent tablet experience.

Fast performance ; Google Play access

Bulky, heavy build ; Sharp, uncomfortable corners ; Over saturated colours on screen

There’s very little to get excited about in the sound department, either. The two rear mounted stereo speakers are exceptionally loud for a tablet but as the case with most, it’s crackly at higher volumes and can’t really match the richness and the...

Sharp and smooth screen ; Kobo's software makes reading, organising and shopping for books easy ; Faceted back feels comfortable ; Micro-HDMI port s a nice perk

Very heavy ; Pointed corners ; Only 16GB and no expansion slot

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Great high-res screen ; Burgeoning Kobo Store ; Good value

Relatively heavy ; Sharp, uncomfortable edges ; Limited storage space

The Kobo Arc 10HD is a very good tablet. It's certainly not the best -- it's a little heavy compared to the competition, its edges make it uncomfortable to hold for long periods and its relative lack of storage may prove an issue for some. That said,...

The Kobo Arc 10 HD boasts a sharp screen with a high color gamut and performance is consistently smooth. Kobo's useful baked-in software makes reading, organizing, and shopping for books easy. Its faceted back feels comfortable and the inclusion of a...

It's heavy and the pointed corners uncomfortably dig into your palms when holding it. Internal storage is limited to 16GB and there is no memory card expansion slot.

If you can get past the clunky design, the Kobo Arc 10 HD offers a unique tablet experience for avid readers.

The Kobo Arc 10HD is a sexy tablet that offers a lot for its price tag. Kobo's bloatware is unobtrusive and the fact it gives you full access to the Google Play store is a massive plus. The only real downside to the Kobo Arc 10HD is the weight of the...