Kobo
Kobo Libra 2
2021
86
/ 100
From $189
VS
Kobo Libra Colour wins by 3
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 Libra 2 lands at 86 and Kobo Libra Colour at 89. That puts Kobo Libra Colour ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kobo Libra 2 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
Kobo Libra 2 86
vs 89 Kobo Libra Colour
Score breakdown
Kobo Libra 2
86 display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Libra Colour
89 display 88
speed 86
battery 92
ecosystem 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kobo Libra 2 | Kobo Libra Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| Display | — | 7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Stylus | — | Yes (optional) |
Kobo Libra 2
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: Kobo Libra 2 vs Kobo Libra Colour
Which is better, Kobo Libra 2 or Kobo Libra Colour? +
Kobo Libra Colour scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kobo Libra 2 worth the price? +
At $189, Kobo Libra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 Libra 2 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.