Kobo Libra Colour

The colour screen does have some benefits ; The software is really good and has many features not available on Kindle devices ; Proper page-turn buttons

The whole package is expensive ; Kobo store is hard to navigate and not as good as Amazon’s alternative

As an alternative to Amazon’s Kindle range and a first-generation mainstream colour e-reader, the Kobo LIbra Colour is a winner in just about every area. The software is packed with features you’ll want to use and the colour screen makes more types of...

Responsive color display ; Compact and lightweight ; Good battery life ; Relatively affordable

6 inches can be too small for some users ; Black-and-white text lacks contrast

The Kobo Clara Colour’s claim to fame is that it’s a relatively affordable entry point to color ereaders. Throw in the fact that it’s got an eco-conscious build and repair kits to extend its life, there’s definitely value here. It’s also waterproof and...

Color screen! Physical page-turn buttons. Waterproof. Notebooks for writing or drawing. Repairable.

Expensive. Need the Stylus 2 to get the most out of all functions. Kobo library isn’t as good as Kindle’s.

Relatief betaalbaar voor een ereader met kleurenscherm;Volwaardige schrijffuncties;Gebruiksvriendelijk formaat

Enkele functies hebben te kampen met vertragingen;Stylus afzonderlijk verkrijgbaar

Physical buttons streamline navigation ; Portable, ergonomic build ; Color enhances the user interface and reading experience ; Open ecosystem offers versatility ; Waterproof

Kobo Stylus 2 costs extra and needs refinement ; Online access still in beta

If you’re deep into the Amazon ecosystem, the Kobo Libra Colour might feel like a step away from the convenience of Kindle’s integration across apps and devices. However, if you’re looking for an alternative to Amazon that offers the novelty of...

Color E Ink panel is great ; Physical buttons are fabulous ; Adjustable warm light ; Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity ; Amazing battery life ; Libby and Overdrive integration+

Kobo ebook store isn't anywhere as extensive as Amazon ; Plastic design doesn't have the same in-hand feel as the Oasis

The Libra Colour has all the ingredients to make a great e-reader. It has a 7-inch panel, Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, physical page turn buttons, and a warm light feature that's ideal to use at night. The battery lasts two weeks even with heavy...

+ Color E-Ink display ; + IPX8 water resistance ; + Lightweight & compact ; + Drawing/writing support

- No headphone jack ; - Kobo Stylus 2 is an add-on option

Wanted more than just grayscales out of an e-reader? The Kobo Libra Color will make your reading and writing experience just a bit more colorful.

Color! On E ink! ; Lightweight despite screen size ; Integrated cloud storage with Dropbox and Google Drive ; Stylus is supported

Stylus is a separate purchase ; Kobo UI has a few quirks

If you are a dedicated consumer of illustration- and photograph-based media and don't want to spend $350+ for a color E ink tablet — as you would with the Libra Colour's closest competitor, the Boox Tab Mini C — then you should buy (or preorder) the...