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Boox Note Air 3 C — 2023
Boox

Boox Note Air 3 C

2023

82
/ 100
From $499
VS
Kobo Libra Colour wins by 7
Kobo Libra Colour — 7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 · stylus · page buttons
Kobo

Kobo Libra Colour

7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 · stylus · page buttons

89
/ 100
From $219
Specdex verdict

Kobo Libra Colour takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Note Air 3 C lands at 82 and Kobo Libra Colour at 89. That puts Kobo Libra Colour ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Boox Note Air 3 C if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Kobo Libra Colour if…

  • ✓Color E Ink (Kaleido 3)
  • ✓Physical page-turn buttons
  • ✓Stylus support for notes
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Boox Note Air 3 C

Compared on the battery sub-score

Boox Note Air 3 C leads on battery (94 vs 92).

Display

Kobo Libra Colour

Compared on the display sub-score

Kobo Libra Colour leads on display (88 vs 82).

Speed

Kobo Libra Colour

Compared on the speed sub-score

Kobo Libra Colour leads on speed (86 vs 80).

Value for money

Kobo Libra Colour

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kobo Libra Colour more score per dollar ($219 vs $499).

Boox Note Air 3 C 82
vs
89 Kobo Libra Colour

Score breakdown

Boox Note Air 3 C
82
display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Libra Colour
89
display 88
speed 86
battery 92
ecosystem 82

Specs side-by-side

Boox Note Air 3 C versus Kobo Libra Colour — full spec comparison
Spec Boox Note Air 3 C Kobo Libra Colour
Release year
2023
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Display
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7″ E Ink Kaleido 3
Storage
—
32 GB
Stylus
—
Yes (optional)

Boox Note Air 3 C

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

Kobo Libra Colour

Pros
  • +Color E Ink (Kaleido 3)
  • +Physical page-turn buttons
  • +Stylus support for notes
Cons
  • −Color is muted vs LCD
  • −Slower refresh
  • −Smaller store than Amazon

FAQ: Boox Note Air 3 C vs Kobo Libra Colour

Which is better, Boox Note Air 3 C or Kobo Libra Colour? +

Kobo Libra Colour scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Boox Note Air 3 C worth the price? +

At $499, Boox Note Air 3 C delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Is Kobo Libra Colour worth the price? +

At $219, Kobo Libra Colour delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in battery.

Does Boox Note Air 3 C or Kobo Libra Colour last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery, Boox Note Air 3 C or Kobo Libra Colour? +

Boox Note Air 3 C — leads on battery (94 vs 92). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for display, Boox Note Air 3 C or Kobo Libra Colour? +

Kobo Libra Colour — leads on display (88 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.