reMarkable
reMarkable Paper Pro
2024
84
/ 100
From $579
VS
Kobo Libra Colour wins by 5
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, reMarkable Paper Pro lands at 84 and Kobo Libra Colour at 89. That puts Kobo Libra Colour ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick reMarkable Paper Pro 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
reMarkable Paper Pro 84
vs 89 Kobo Libra Colour
Score breakdown
reMarkable Paper Pro
84 display 84
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Libra Colour
89 display 88
speed 86
battery 92
ecosystem 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | reMarkable Paper Pro | Kobo Libra Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Stylus | — | Yes (optional) |
reMarkable Paper Pro
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: reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kobo Libra Colour
Which is better, reMarkable Paper Pro or Kobo Libra Colour? +
Kobo Libra Colour scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is reMarkable Paper Pro worth the price? +
At $579, reMarkable Paper Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — 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 reMarkable Paper Pro 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.