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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
VS
Kobo Libra Colour wins by 3
Kobo Libra 2 — 2021
Kobo

Kobo Libra 2

2021

86
/ 100
From $189
Specdex verdict

Kobo Libra Colour takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Libra Colour lands at 89 and Kobo Libra 2 at 86. That puts Kobo Libra Colour ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kobo Libra Colour if…

  • ✓Color E Ink (Kaleido 3)
  • ✓Physical page-turn buttons
  • ✓Stylus support for notes

Pick Kobo Libra 2 if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Kobo Libra 2

Compared on the battery sub-score

Kobo Libra 2 leads on battery (94 vs 92).

Display

Kobo Libra Colour

Compared on the display sub-score

Kobo Libra Colour leads on display (88 vs 86).

Speed

Kobo Libra Colour

Compared on the speed sub-score

Kobo Libra Colour leads on speed (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Kobo Libra 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kobo Libra 2 more score per dollar ($189 vs $219).

Kobo Libra Colour 89
vs
86 Kobo Libra 2

Score breakdown

Kobo Libra Colour
89
display 88
speed 86
battery 92
ecosystem 82
Kobo Libra 2
86
display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kobo Libra Colour versus Kobo Libra 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Kobo Libra Colour Kobo Libra 2
Display
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3
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Storage
32 GB
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Stylus
Yes (optional)
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Release year
—
2021

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

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

FAQ: Kobo Libra Colour vs Kobo Libra 2

Which is better, Kobo Libra Colour or Kobo Libra 2? +

Kobo Libra Colour scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kobo Libra Colour worth the price? +

At $219, Kobo Libra Colour delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in battery.

Is Kobo Libra 2 worth the price? +

At $189, Kobo Libra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.

Does Kobo Libra Colour or Kobo Libra 2 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, Kobo Libra Colour or Kobo Libra 2? +

Kobo Libra 2 — leads on battery (94 vs 92). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for display, Kobo Libra Colour or Kobo Libra 2? +

Kobo Libra Colour — leads on display (88 vs 86). Compared on the display sub-score.