Boox
Boox Note Air 3 C
2023
82
/ 100
From $499
VS
Kobo Libra Colour wins by 7
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
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
| Spec | Boox Note Air 3 C | Kobo Libra Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 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.