Kobo
Kobo Aura One
2016
78
/ 100
From $229
VS
Kobo Libra Colour wins by 11
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, Kobo Aura One lands at 78 and Kobo Libra Colour at 89. That puts Kobo Libra Colour ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kobo Aura One 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
Kobo Aura One 78
vs 89 Kobo Libra Colour
Score breakdown
Kobo Aura One
78 display 78
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Libra Colour
89 display 88
speed 86
battery 92
ecosystem 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kobo Aura One | Kobo Libra Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 | — |
| Display | — | 7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Stylus | — | Yes (optional) |
Kobo Aura One
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: Kobo Aura One vs Kobo Libra Colour
Which is better, Kobo Aura One or Kobo Libra Colour? +
Kobo Libra Colour scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kobo Aura One worth the price? +
At $229, Kobo Aura One delivers a Specdex score of 78 — 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 Kobo Aura One 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.