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Kobo Libra Colour E-reader 7" Black
A solid mid-range pick in the e-readers line-up, with 7 in up front.
56/100
7 inE Ink Kaleido 3IPX8
£245best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Colour screen
- Anti-glare coating
- Stylus support
- No front light
- No audiobook (audible / bluetooth)
Score profile
Scored against the e-readers classWhere the Kobo Libra Colour E-reader 7" Black wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size7 "
Screen typeE Ink Kaleido 3
Colour screenYes
Colour technologyE Ink Kaleido 3
Anti-glare coatingYes
Storage and battery
Storage16 GB
Design
IP ratingIPX8
Stylus supportYes
Audio and features
Notes / handwriting appYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKobo Libra Colour E-reader 7" Black vs Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB
Kobo Libra Colour E-reader 7" BlackAmazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB
| KoboKobo Libra Colour E-reader 7" BlackThis page | AmazonAmazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56 /100 | 62 /100Better |
| Size | 7 " | 11 " |
| Battery weeks | — | 1 |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GBBetter |
| IP rating | IPX8 | — |
Who it's for
Is the Kobo Libra Colour E-reader 7" Black right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable e-reader for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need front light, in which case a higher-tier e-reader is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Kobo Libra Colour E-reader 7" Black worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other e-readers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.
What stands out on the Kobo Libra Colour E-reader 7" Black?
Its colour screen stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Kindle Paperwhite?
The Kindle Paperwhite scores 57/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
