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Kindle (10th gen) — 2019
Amazon

Kindle (10th gen)

2019

76
/ 100
From $89
VS
Kobo Libra Colour wins by 13
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, Kindle (10th gen) lands at 76 and Kobo Libra Colour at 89. That puts Kobo Libra Colour ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle (10th gen) 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

Kindle (10th gen)

Compared on the battery sub-score

Kindle (10th gen) leads on battery (94 vs 92).

Speed

Kobo Libra Colour

Compared on the speed sub-score

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

Ecosystem

Kindle (10th gen)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Kindle (10th gen) leads on ecosystem (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Kindle (10th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (10th gen) more score per dollar ($89 vs $219).

Kindle (10th gen) 76
vs
89 Kobo Libra Colour

Score breakdown

Kindle (10th gen)
76
display 76
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Libra Colour
89
display 88
speed 86
battery 92
ecosystem 82

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (10th gen) versus Kobo Libra Colour — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (10th gen) Kobo Libra Colour
Release year
2019
—
Display
—
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3
Storage
—
32 GB
Stylus
—
Yes (optional)

Kindle (10th gen)

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: Kindle (10th gen) vs Kobo Libra Colour

Which is better, Kindle (10th gen) or Kobo Libra Colour? +

Kobo Libra Colour scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle (10th gen) worth the price? +

At $89, Kindle (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — 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 Kindle (10th gen) 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, Kindle (10th gen) or Kobo Libra Colour? +

Kindle (10th gen) — leads on battery (94 vs 92). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for speed, Kindle (10th gen) or Kobo Libra Colour? +

Kobo Libra Colour — leads on speed (86 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.