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Kindle (11th gen) — 2022
Amazon

Kindle (11th gen)

2022

82
/ 100
From $109
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, Kindle (11th gen) 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 Kindle (11th gen) if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓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 (11th gen)

Compared on the battery sub-score

Kindle (11th gen) 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 82).

Value for money

Kindle (11th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (11th gen) more score per dollar ($109 vs $219).

Kindle (11th gen) 82
vs
89 Kobo Libra Colour

Score breakdown

Kindle (11th gen)
82
display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Libra Colour
89
display 88
speed 86
battery 92
ecosystem 82

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (11th gen) versus Kobo Libra Colour — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (11th gen) Kobo Libra Colour
Release year
2022
—
Display
—
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3
Storage
—
32 GB
Stylus
—
Yes (optional)

Kindle (11th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink 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 (11th gen) vs Kobo Libra Colour

Which is better, Kindle (11th gen) 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 Kindle (11th gen) worth the price? +

At $109, Kindle (11th gen) 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 Kindle (11th 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 (11th gen) or Kobo Libra Colour? +

Kindle (11th gen) — leads on battery (94 vs 92). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for display, Kindle (11th gen) or Kobo Libra Colour? +

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