Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
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 4
Supernote A5 X2 Manta — 2024
Supernote

Supernote A5 X2 Manta

2024

85
/ 100
From $459
Specdex verdict

Kobo Libra Colour takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Libra Colour lands at 89 and Supernote A5 X2 Manta at 85. That puts Kobo Libra Colour ahead by 4 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 Supernote A5 X2 Manta if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

Winner by scenario

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

Battery

Supernote A5 X2 Manta

Compared on the battery sub-score

Supernote A5 X2 Manta leads on battery (94 vs 92).

Display

Kobo Libra Colour

Compared on the display sub-score

Kobo Libra Colour leads on display (88 vs 85).

Speed

Kobo Libra Colour

Compared on the speed sub-score

Kobo Libra Colour leads on speed (86 vs 80).

Value for money

Kobo Libra Colour

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kobo Libra Colour more score per dollar ($219 vs $459).

Kobo Libra Colour 89
vs
85 Supernote A5 X2 Manta

Score breakdown

Kobo Libra Colour
89
display 88
speed 86
battery 92
ecosystem 82
Supernote A5 X2 Manta
85
display 85
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kobo Libra Colour versus Supernote A5 X2 Manta — full spec comparison
Spec Kobo Libra Colour Supernote A5 X2 Manta
Display
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3
—
Storage
32 GB
—
Stylus
Yes (optional)
—
Release year
—
2024

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

Supernote A5 X2 Manta

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

FAQ: Kobo Libra Colour vs Supernote A5 X2 Manta

Which is better, Kobo Libra Colour or Supernote A5 X2 Manta? +

Kobo Libra Colour scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Supernote A5 X2 Manta worth the price? +

At $459, Supernote A5 X2 Manta delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.

Does Kobo Libra Colour or Supernote A5 X2 Manta 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 Supernote A5 X2 Manta? +

Supernote A5 X2 Manta — leads on battery (94 vs 92). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for display, Kobo Libra Colour or Supernote A5 X2 Manta? +

Kobo Libra Colour — leads on display (88 vs 85). Compared on the display sub-score.