When comparing Onyx BOOX AfterGlow 2 vs Kindle, the Slant community recommends Kindle for most people. In the question“What are the best e-ink ebook readers under $100?” Kindle is ranked 2nd while Onyx BOOX AfterGlow 2 is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Kindle is:
The basic Kindle costs only $79, as opposed to $199 for the Voyage and $119 for the Paperwhite.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Runs Android 4.2
The Onyx BOOX AfterGlow 2 uses Android 4.2 as it's OS.
Pro Google Play Store compatable
With the Google Play Store coming pre-installed the Onyx BOOX AfterGlow 2 can utilize any app from the store making this device possibilities almost endless.
What is superb about this feature is that the user can choose to use on of the many available e-Reader apps on the Play Store as their main eReading app. This means Amazon Kindle app, Kobo app, Google Play Books app, and a huge assortment of others.
Pro 3.5mm headphone jack
There is a 3.5mm headphone jack on the device so users can listen to music or voice reading.
Pro Capacitive screen
The Onyx Boox AfterGlow 2 features a capacitive screen that can utilize multi-touch gestures.
Pro Page turn buttons
There are physical page turn buttons on the sides of the device.
Pro MicroSD slot
The available MicroSD slot is expandable up to 32GB.
Pro 8 week battery life
Pro Assortment of pre-installed apps
There is a large assortment of pre-installed apps available for the device including the Google Play Store, a Music Player, Internet Browser, the Midiapolis News Reader and many more.
Pro Device can read a huge assortment of file types
The Onyx Boox AfterGlow 2 can read a large assortment of file types including epub, mobi (only non DRM versions) and RTF.
Pro Cheaper than the Paperwhite and Voyage
The basic Kindle costs only $79, as opposed to $199 for the Voyage and $119 for the Paperwhite.
Pro 1 Month battery life
On average, with 30 minutes of use per day, the Kindle's battery will last about one month. A full charge takes about 3 hours.
Pro Downloads can be done over WiFi
While the basic Kindle doesn't have a browser or a 3G cellular option, books and other media can be downloaded through Amazon's store via WiFi.
Pro 4GB of storage for thousands of books
Cons
Con Pearl eInk display
Being that this is a newly released device is is a little disheartening to see it using old eInk technology such as the Pearl display. Most new eReaders such as the Kobo H20 and the Kindle Voyager are now using the Carta.
Con Mainly sold in Europe
Support and shipping may be troublesome being that this company is based in Europe.
Con 167 PPI resolution
The basic Kindle has a 167 PPI resolution, as compared to the Voyage which has 300 PPI.
Con Ad-free version costs $20 more
When the screen is turned off, a "special offer" is displayed. This feature can be removed for $20.