Kobo
Kobo Libra Colour
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 · stylus · page buttons
89
/ 100
From $219
VS
Kobo Libra Colour wins by 3
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
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
| Spec | Kobo Libra Colour | Kobo Libra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Stylus | Yes (optional) | — |
| 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.