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Kobo warranty for tablets & E-readers

13/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 3 of 4 brands
The short version

Kobo doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole product covered to 1 year. That full coverage is the same as most of the 4 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Kobo's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 1 year
  • Partial coverageWhole product1 year
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Cracks
  • Scratches, dents and looks
Good to know before you buy
  • Keep your dated receipt or gift receipt; it is required for a claim.
  • Buy from an authorized seller; units from unauthorized dealers are not covered.
  • You pay to ship the device to Kobo; Kobo pays to ship the fixed or replacement unit back within the US.
  • Back up your books and notes first; Kobo is not responsible for lost data.

How other brands compare for tablets & E-readers

Compare all 4 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for tablets & E-readers.

  1. BJ's Wholesale ClubTVs, home theater displays, computers, laptops, tablets and other electronics90 days
  2. CostcoTVs, computers, laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, projectors, smartwatches and cell phones90 days
  3. Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
  4. B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
  5. Barnes & NobleMost items30 days
  6. NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
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  1. TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
  2. VerizonMost items30 days
  3. WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
  4. Electronic ExpressTennessee storesOpened computers, tablets and laptops30 days
  5. P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
  6. CuracaoSouthwest storesCameras, cell phones, drones, computers, tablets and wearables15 days
  7. Best BuyActivatable devices (cell phones, cellular tablets, hotspots, cellular wearables)14 days from delivery
  8. StaplesComputers, laptops, tablets, printers, digital cameras and other technology and business machines14 days from delivery
  9. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesComputers, tablets and cell phones (some versions also list cameras and drones)14 days
  10. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesCell phones, PCs and laptops, tablets, cameras, monitors, printers sold online5 days from delivery

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for tablets & E-readers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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