Kobo Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | Black
$229.99
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Color Display
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Screen size & Text
10.3″ E Ink Carta 1200
8″ HD flush E Ink Carta 1200
7″ colour E Ink KaleidoTM 3
6″ colour E Ink KaleidoTM 3
6″ HD E Ink Carta 300
Screen resoltuion
227 PPI
300 PPI
300 PPI (B/W),150 PPI (colour)
300 PPI (B/W),150 PPI (colour)
300 PPI
Dark Mode
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Page-turn buttons
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Landscape Mode
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Storage
32 GB
32 GB
32 GB
16 GB
16 GB
Weeks of Battery Life
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Kobo Audiobooks
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Stylus Compatibility
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Cloud Storage
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𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥 – Book covers, comics, graphic novels, illustrations, note-taking and more come to life. No glare in sunlight, no notifications – just you and your eBooks in full-color
𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟, 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 – Dive into your stories with colorful markups. With Kobo Stylus 2* compatibility (*sold separately), annotate, highlight, and note take your eBooks in color
𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 – Ergonomically designed with page-turn buttons, left/right screen rotation, full font size and margin customization, and landscape mode
𝗜𝗣𝗫𝟴 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥 – Full waterproof protection and meets requirements of IPX8 rating – waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water
𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 – Thoughtfully made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic and repairability to waterproof protection
𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 – Carry up to 24,000 eBooks or 150 Kobo Audiobooks with 32GB of storage and enjoy weeks of battery life
𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 & 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 – Join Kobo Plus and indulge in unlimited eBooks and audiobooks with a 30-day trial, shop the Kobo Store, read saved articles with Pocket, and borrow eBooks from your local library with built-in OverDrive.
9 reviews for Kobo Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | Black
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Gray Panther –
Kobo Libra Color offers good e-ink color, lightweight ergonomics, and extensive customization.
Versatile E-Reader with Color and Flexible Display OptionsI’ve been using the Kobo Libra Color for several weeks now, and I’m thoroughly impressed by its combination of features, ergonomics, and vibrant display. Here are the highlights:• Fun Color Screen: The full-color display brings book covers to life, especially in graphic novels and cookbooks. It’s great without sacrificing battery life.• Multiple View Modes: I love being able to toggle between list view, grid view, and detailed covers—depending on whether I’m quickly browsing or savoring each title’s artwork.• Customizable Reading Settings: From font choices and margins to background shading and line spacing, you can tailor the reading experience precisely to your preferences.• Comfortable Form Factor: The ergonomic page-turn buttons on both sides make one-handed reading effortless, and the edge-lighting remains gentle on the eyes, day or night.• Lightweight & Natural Feel: At just 192 g (6.77oz), the Libra Color is light. Its slightly textured back feels natural in hand, reducing fatigue during long reading sessions.• Optional Pen & Handwriting Conversion: With the optional Kobo Stylus, you can jot notes or mark up pages freehand—and have your handwriting automatically converted into typed text. It turns your reader into a true digital notebook.• Protective Covers Available: There are many stylish covers to choose from for added protection—just keep in mind that a cover will add some extra weight and bulk.• Library Organization: Sorting by author, title, or “Most Recent” works seamlessly, and the Collections feature makes it easy to group books by theme or genre.Suggestions for Improvement:• Always-On Clock Option: It would be fantastic to have a setting that permanently displays the current time in the corner of the screen—especially for those of us who read in short bursts throughout the day.• Series Ordering Feature: Currently, adding books to a series can feel a bit convoluted. A simpler, more intuitive way to flag and auto-sort series entries would make keeping track of trilogies or multi-book sagas much easier.Overall, the Kobo Libra Color strikes an excellent balance between cutting-edge features and user-friendly design. Whether you’re a casual reader or a bibliophile with a diverse collection, this reader delivers performance and flexibility that rival much more expensive models. Highly recommended!
The First Noel –
Kobo Libra Color is Worth Your Money
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I’m so glad I bought the Kobo Libra Color—it’s a product that’s on par, if not better, than the Kindle. One feature I absolutely love is the page-turn buttons; they add such a satisfying, tactile experience. It’s also incredibly lightweight and easy to handle. The color display is another highlight—it really enhances my reading experience, making it feel more like holding a real book. The battery life is excellent, and I find myself using this e-reader more than my Kindle now. Adjusting the screen brightness is also much more intuitive compared to the Kindle. Overall, in my opinion, this is the superior option. I’m so glad there’s a great alternative to the Amazon brand. The ironic part? The Kobo Libra Color is actually priced cheaper on Amazon than on the Kobo site!
EE –
Kobo E-Reader is the best device for reading e-books
The Kobo is the best device for reading e-books in my opinion. Its strengths include a wide variety of font choices, allowing me to customize text for optimal comfort and readability. The device’s wide edge design makes it easy and comfortable to hold (especially compare to Kindle e-reader or iPad mini). It has an impressive battery life, letting me read books without frequent recharging.However, there are some limitations. It does not support e-books from Kindle or Hoopla, and compatibility with Libby can be inconsistent.Pros:• Extensive font customization options• Comfortable wide-edge design for easy handling• Long-lasting battery lifeCons:• Incompatible with Kindle and Hoopla e-books• Occasional issues with Libby e-book support
Teresa –
Absolutely wonderful
Pros:Super simple to setup. When I say setup in including overdrive (if you don’t know it’s a way to check out library book virtually. I don’t have a physical card just an online card)Online book portals like project Gutenberg are a breeze. It uses google drive or drop box to sync. No more downloading to computer and then moving overPage turn buttons (yay) and they flip if you are left or right handed. And the buttons are snappy and responsive.It’s an ereader of course the color isn’t on the same level for a lot of electronics but for the purpose it serves it’s perfectly suitable.I LOVE I didn’t have to pay a premium price to remove ads.battery life is pretty good if you don’t have WiFi turned on.If you like to pay the subscription it’s 7.99 a month for ebooks and 9.99 for ebook and audio book. And I did a free month and the selection is pretty stellar.I think the thing I like the most is the integrity of the company not wanting to create highway robbery with prices and features.ConsI like the idea of the journaling and notes but I feel like the stylus is a bit expensive. Granted I have an iPad Pro but the kobo is obviously smaller and easier for simple lists. I’ve been told there are aftermarket stylus but I have not looked.The cases available have no way to store the stylus.I’m not a fan of the natural light option. I use it I just have the auto feature turned off.My opinion:I am honestly relieved to be moved off of the kindle platform. I hav no complaints at all.
Lecoindeslivres –
Après avoir hésité pendant longtemps, j’ai finalement opté pour la Kobo et je suis plus que satisfaite de mon choix ! Sa taille est parfaite. Ni trop grande, ni trop petite. La colorisation est chouette. La possibilité de faire des carnets/notes rend l’objet encore plus attractif, à condition d’y ajouter le stylet (non contenu). La prise en main est facile et intuitive et la lecture vraiment agréable. L’objet est assez léger, de sorte à pouvoir se plonger toute une soirée sur un livre sans avoir le poignet cassé. En bref, aucun regret !
Patrik –
Just a perfect e-reader.Upgraded from Kobo Clara HD. And what an upgrade. Clara I really good, but Libra Colour is way more responsive.And since it supports Dropbox and Google drive, it is easy to sync.
Jacqueline –
Heerlijk lezen. Leuk met kleur. Helemaal goed.
Glencuts –
I don’t know why I didn’t get one sooner. This is so much better than any other e-reader I’ve owned. Being able to read books from my local library is a game changer.
Alberto Cruz –
Excelente producto, muy ligero, soporta muchos tipos de archivo, aunque la selección de la tienda de Rakuten no es tan amplia como en otras opciones.El color se ve muy similar al periódico impreso, la primera vez que se ve es impresionante. Por lo mismo la bateria le dura semanas, aun con la retroiluminacion al maximo. Usa cable USB tipo C, y la caja solo incluye un cable. No tiene fuente para toma corriente.Tiene rotacion por giroscopio y botones de hardware para cambiar la pagina, que hacen que la lectura sea aun mas comoda.Opcionalmente se puede adquirir un lapiz para poder tomar notas en el, que sumado a su bateria podrian hacerlo una buena alternativa para estudiantes, aunque es mas pequeñito que una tablet de 7”.Excelente opcion para leer.