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Kobo Arc 10 HD (2GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 4

Kobo Arc 10 HD (2GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 34 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

35%

5.0

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.0

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 89% of tablets
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

22%

4.9

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software

5%

4.4

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 88%
5.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

5.0

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (34)
28 reviews: 13 with a printed score, 15 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 91%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £330
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Kobo Arc 10 HD (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 28 · 8

Reviewers love the sharp display and smooth performance, but most find it heavy and lacking expandable storage.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Kobo Arc 10 HD (2GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

22%

4.9

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software

5%

4.4

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.0
Reviews score
5.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

6.8
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process, which is larger than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 17.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4
This tablet runs on Nvidia Tegra 4, which is less advanced than 64% of tablets and equal to 0.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a 2560×1600 screen, which is sharper than 77.5% of tablets and equal to 10% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
300 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 300 ppi, which is higher than 92.3% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
1.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 80.9% of tablets and equal to 5.4% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
4,400 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,400 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 80% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
13 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 13 W, which is slower than 58.4% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
627 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 627 g, which is heavier than 81.1% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Kobo Arc 10 HD (2GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 35.7% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (300 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    300 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 68 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (72 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    72 vs 4
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 4 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 4 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 68 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (72 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    72 vs 4
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 4 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 4 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • 35.7% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (300 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    300 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.0

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (34)
    28 reviews: 13 with a printed score, 15 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.0

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (34)
    28 reviews: 13 with a printed score, 15 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • 11.3% worse value for money
    Kobo Arc 10 HD (2GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.79 vs 7.6).
    6.79 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 25% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX544 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX544 vs Mali-G51
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    November 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 30 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (371 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    371 nits vs 401 nits
  • 29 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (371 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    371 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 33.3% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,400 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,400 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 27.8% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (13 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    13 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 28% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (627 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    627 g vs 490 g
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 53 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (253 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    253 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

10
Raymond Moore
✓ explicit
19/10/2016
Hands-on review · screen, reading and PDF use
Verdict
Kobo Arc 10 HD is worth buying mainly for its 2K screen, though the camera and storage are weak.
7.0
K T Bradford
≈ estimated
31/12/2013
Hands-on review · interface, battery and storage tests
Verdict
Kobo Arc 10 HD is a decent tablet, mainly worth it for people who read a lot.
7.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
20/01/2014
Hands-on review · PDF reading and annotation tests
Verdict
Kobo Arc 10 HD shows sharp text in landscape PDF reading, but its bundled PDF reader is weak, so a third-party app is needed.
5.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
20/01/2014
Feature test · magazine reading layout and zoom
Verdict
Kobo Arc 10 HD makes magazine reading workable but limited, with few options and an awkward landscape fit.
7.0
Debabrata Mondal
≈ estimated
11/06/2017
Unboxing · first look and first power-on
Verdict
Kobo Arc 10 HD has a smooth interface and a good-looking display on first use.
Overview video
Brand video
Overview video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
13/12/2013
Hands-on test · Ten-inch Android tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10 HD has a sharp screen and plenty of power, but its weight and clumsy Android skin make it a tough sell at its price.
6.9
cnet.com
✓ explicit
10/12/2013
Hands-on review · Reading-focused tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10 HD is a sharp, reading-focused Android tablet, but its heavy build and pointed corners make long reads uncomfortable.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
04/12/2013
Hands-on test · Media-focused tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10 HD is a stylish, powerful tablet with a sharp screen and good value, best for watching media rather than long reading.
10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
19/11/2013
Lab test · Gaming-capable Android tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10 HD is a rival to Amazon's tablets with a sharp screen and powerful chip, but its washed-out colours and modest battery hold it back.
7.0
androidcentral.com
≈ estimated
06/02/2014
Hands-on review · Reading tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10 HD is a solid 10-inch tablet with a sharp screen, but its book-heavy home screen and weak sound hold it back.
6.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
10/09/2013
Full review · Reading tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a reader's tablet that falls short of the best, with a heavy body, sharp corners and modest battery life.
7.0
ibtimes.co.uk
✓ explicit
02/12/2013
Full review · Reading tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a solid, well-built reader tablet with smooth performance and Google Play, held back by a reflective screen and weight.
6.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
11/12/2013
Hands-on review · Android tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD has power to spare, but its weight and busy Android skin make it a tough sell next to the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9.
6.0
theregister.com
≈ estimated
27/11/2013
Hands-on review · Ebook tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a sharp, fast Android tablet for bookworms, though it cannot open PDFs and its home screen takes getting used to.
9.0
oxgadgets.com
≈ estimated
25/11/2013
Hands-on review · Reader tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a premium-looking tablet that handles reading and full Android well, best for magazines and read-aloud children's books, though heavy.
9.0
shinyshiny.tv
≈ estimated
28/11/2013
Hands-on review · Reader tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a strong Kindle alternative for readers, with a sharp screen and handy reading tools, though its big glowing screen is a worry on night buses.
9.5
goodereader.com
≈ estimated
27/08/2013
Hands-on review · Reading tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10 HD is a sharp 10-inch tablet built for reading, with Readers Mode and magazine and kids features that suit book lovers.
7.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
20/11/2013
Full review · Reading tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a sharp, well-built reading tablet, but its heavy body, short battery and high price keep it from standing out.
8.0
thegayuk.com
✓ explicit
19/12/2013
Tech review · iPad alternative
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a smooth, easy iPad alternative with office apps, worth its cost for buyers willing to try a newer brand.
8.0
telegraph.co.uk
≈ estimated
27/11/2013
Full review · Reading tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10 HD has a sharp screen and reading tools like Guided Reading, suiting bookworms who are happy with Kobo's e-book library.
forbes.com
15/12/2013
Not graded yet
5.0
computerbild.de
≈ estimated
19/12/2013
Hands-on test · Reader tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a fast tablet with a good screen and handy reader features, but its heavy, boxy build and high price spoil it.
6.0
ebook-fieber.de
≈ estimated
11/12/2013
Hands-on test · E-book tablet
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a fast, sharp tablet for e-book readers, but its weight and angular edges make long reading sessions tiring.
5.0
tablethype.de
≈ estimated
14/01/2014
Practical test · Gaming and reading
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a sharp, smooth tablet for reading and gaming, but its weight, heat and crashes make it hard to recommend at this price.
7.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
16/12/2013
Performance test · Tegra 4 chip
Verdict
The Kobo Arc 10HD is a capable tablet beyond reading, with a Tegra 4 chip that runs demanding games smoothly.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kobo Arc 10 HD (2GB + 16GB)

  • High-resolution 2560x1600 display with excellent sharpness and detail
  • Full access to the Google Play Store for a wide range of apps
  • Strong performance from the Nvidia Tegra 4 quad-core processor
  • Useful reading-centric software features like Reading Mode and 'Beyond the Book'
  • Inclusion of a Micro-HDMI port for easy connectivity to external displays
  • Unique and stylish industrial design with a comfortable faceted back

What customers don't like about Kobo Arc 10 HD (2GB + 16GB)

  • Heavy and bulky build (627g) makes it fatiguing to hold for long periods
  • Sharp, angular corners can dig uncomfortably into palms
  • Limited internal storage (16GB) with no microSD card expansion slot
  • Mediocre battery life that falls behind competitors like the Kindle Fire HDX
  • Lack of a rear-facing camera; front-facing camera quality is basic
  • Occasional software lag and a known glitch where Wi-Fi stays off after sleep mode
  • Heavily customised Android skin can feel unpolished or cumbersome

Verdict

The Kobo Arc 10 HD (2GB + 16GB) is a reading-centric Android tablet featuring a 10.1-inch 2560 x 1600 high-definition display with a 300 ppi pixel density and a 1.8 GHz Nvidia Tegra 4 quad-core processor. Main characteristics include 2GB of DDR3L RAM, 16GB of non-expandable internal storage, and a 1.3MP front-facing camera capable of 720p video. Pros include its exceptionally sharp screen that rivals high-end tablets, smooth performance for multitasking and gaming, and the inclusion of a micro-HDMI port for external connectivity. However, the device is notably heavy at 627g, lacks a rear-facing camera, and has no microSD card slot for storage expansion.

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