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product_id: 622093981
title: "Libra Colour eReader, 7” Colour E Ink, Waterproof, Black"
brand: "kobo"
price: "€ 494.44"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Kobo"
url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/622093981-libra-colour-ereader-7-colour-e-ink-waterproof-black
store_origin: FR
region: France
---

# IPX8 waterproof up to 2m for 60 mins 7” vibrant Kaleido 3 color E Ink display 2 weeks battery life on a single charge Libra Colour eReader, 7” Colour E Ink, Waterproof, Black

**Brand:** kobo
**Price:** € 494.44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📚 Dive into color, comfort, and sustainability — your next-level reading companion awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Libra Colour eReader, 7” Colour E Ink, Waterproof, Black by kobo
- **How much does it cost?** € 494.44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/622093981-libra-colour-ereader-7-colour-e-ink-waterproof-black)

## Best For

- kobo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kobo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Immersive Full-Color Reading:** Experience comics, graphic novels, and book covers in stunning 7” Kaleido 3 color E Ink — no glare, no distractions.
- • **Waterproof & Adventure-Ready:** IPX8 rating means your eReader can survive accidental drops in water — perfect for poolside or beach reading.
- • **Customizable ComfortLight PRO:** Reduce eye strain with adjustable blue light filter and intuitive brightness control via simple swipe gestures.
- • **Eco-Friendly & Repairable Design:** Crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics and designed for easy user repairs, making sustainability stylish and practical.
- • **Seamless Annotation & Note-Taking:** Compatible with Kobo Stylus 2* for colorful highlights, direct on-page notes, and vibrant markups that bring your reading to life.

## Overview

The Kobo Libra Colour is a 7-inch color E Ink eReader featuring a vibrant Kaleido 3 display, IPX8 waterproofing, and a 2-week battery life. It supports EPUB and MOBI formats, offers customizable ComfortLight PRO for eye comfort, and is compatible with the Kobo Stylus 2 for advanced annotation. Designed with recycled materials and user repairability in mind, it combines eco-consciousness with premium reading features, making it ideal for professional millennials seeking a versatile, stylish, and sustainable digital reading experience.

## Description

Shop Kobo Libra Colour eReader, 7” Colour E Ink, Waterproof, Black | 7” Colour E Ink Kaleido 3, Dark Mode, Waterproof, eBooks, Audiobooks, Recycled Materials. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: From Kindle to Kobo - it beats the Coloursoft - I last tried the Kobo Libra Colour about ten months ago. It was a rebound purchase when my Scribe packed in after a year, and desertcart was singularly unhelpful, refusing to repair or replace a £400 bit of kit. In a fit of pique, I decided to come away from desertcart and try the Kobo. But I wasn't in the right headspace. Although I desperately wanted a colour device (the Colorsoft hadn't launched then), I was comparing the Kobo against the Scribe and the Oasis. I was also still very immersed in the desertcart ecosystem - I've had Kindles since the first iteration. I was really looking for a unicorn - a large colour reading device plus notebook. I wasn't impressed with the Kobo notebook - the screen was small, and the pen didn't feel like writing on paper, as the Scribe does. I sent the Kobo back. So now, months on, I recently tried the Boox Note Air 4C (it was a birthday gift). But the battery life was woeful. Yes it had a colour screen, and yes the notebook functionality is way better than the Scribe. But I didn't feel it was good enough to replace the Scribe. So I decided to give the Kobo another try and re-calibrate my approach. Not viewing it as a notebook device to replace Scribe but as a 7 inch colour e-reader to replace the Kindle Colorsoft (but the Kobo happens to have a notebook as an added bonus). Plus, we are now at the point where desertcart's approach to licencing means many people have moved away from the ecosystem in favour of Kobo. If they can do it, I can too, I thought. This time, I'm viewing the Kobo through new eyes. I thought it felt cheap and plasticky originally. But I hadn't realised it's made from ocean-bound plastic. In fact, it's a very environmentally friendly product, designed to be fixed if it goes wrong, rather than discarded. And it's super light too. Suddenly I got what all the reviewers have been raving about. It IS a device for readers. Small and thoughtful features enhance the reading experience no end. Let's compare it to the Kindle Coloursoft, as I think that's the fairest and closest e-reader to this. The display on the Kobo Libra Clour is way better. I know there's a lot of talk about colour devices being darker and, yes, both are compared to non colour e-ink devices. However, you can get the Kobo to a B&W e-reader background lightness without feeling like the front-light is cranked up too high. At just 8% it begins to feel akin to regular e-readers and it just gets better from there. And, unlike the Boox, using the front-light doesn't eat up battery. By comparison, the Kindle Coloursoft has a very murky screen. Also, the colour screen is much more vibrant on the Kobo. Side by side, I'd say it knocks the Coloursoft out of the water. I've added photos but the difference is far more obvious in reality. Initially, I did have a niggle with the Kobo's fonts - none seemed as bold as those offered on Kindles. However, this time, I learned you can adjust the 'weight' of the font in the settings to make them bolder. You can also download fonts for free online then save them to the font folder on the Kobo (it's super easy to do - just connect the Kobo to your computer or other device). Doing this, I was able to download Bookerly, which is the font I normally opt for. The next plus is how easy it is to adjust the front-light. No having to tap on the screen a couple of times to bring up the brightness menu and adjust. On the Kobo, you can choose to run your finger up and down the left side of the screen and, hey presto, it adjusts your light. This is such a reader-friendly option. And on the subject of making things quick and easy, you can also slide down from the top to easily get back to the last few things you viewed - whether a novel or a notebook. In both the Coloursoft and Scribe, you need to click back to the home screen. It was always an irritant on the Scribe not being able to easily toggle back to the book I was reading from within the notebook, and vice versa. The reading experience itself is enhanced by the addition of the stylus, if you choose to get it. But even just being able to highlight in different colours is helpful (something you can also do on the Coloursoft). However, to also be able to write directly on the book page, and in various colours, is game changing for keen annotators. Scribe has made it a little more intuitive to write on the page, but still doesn't offer the full-on option of having what you write appear directly on the page - instead, it shoves it into an expandable side-margin or a text-box that takes up space on the page. Another really helpful tool on the Kobo is being able to highlight a word (which brings up a drop-down menu) and click 'search'. Most people who use e-readers probably try to search when reading a book to find where names or other things have appeared previously. This is a direct route to doing that. On Kindles, though, you have to click the magnifying glass icon, then type in the word or name you're searching for. This function on the Kobo makes it so much quicker and more seamless to perform this function. You can also customise both footers and headers in the Kobo, to give you different info e.g. percentage read/ page number/time left in book/ in chapter etc. So this is totally customisable. Finally, the Kobo has PAGE TURN BUTTONS! This is something many hardcore Kindle fans have missed immensely in later iterations. Better still, the Kobo does a full auto rotate (which can be disabled). Something which, for some unknown reason, was a function desertcart removed from the Coloursoft. The full auto-rotate means you can move the device from left to right hand (the page-turn buttons automatically recalibrate) AND you can read it in landscape mode too. Now to the ecosystem ... I realised shifting would require a change in outlook. I've spent around 15 years downloading samples and curating my desertcart collections. I realised I'd NEVER move device if I remained wedded to that. I just had to take the plunge. Realistically, when you go into physical bookshops, you don't see exactly the same books in each one. You browse what's on offer and make your choice from there. So, personally, it was a bit of a mental letting go for me. I don't use Kindle Unlimited so that wasn't an issue. I believe the Kobo equivalent isn't quite as good (although it is cheaper) - but it's anticipated that as more authors move over to Kobo, their catalogue of free novels will increase. There's also a reward scheme where you pay £6 a year and can earn points for every book you buy, which you can then redeem for a free book. So Kobo are rewarding loyal readers. The device itself is much more reader-friendly - showing you the books/previews on your device and encouraging you to read what's on there - rather than trying to sell you more books, like desertcart does. There is also access to Overdrive to borrow library books; although it doesn't seem like it's available for most libraries in the UK who use a different borrowing system to Libby (which is linked to Overdrive). But really, once I put the desertcart catalogue I have on my Kindle out of my mind, I've found there's more than enough choice and deals on Kobo. Generally, if a novel goes on offer on desertcart, it'll have the same offer on Kobo. Overall, even though I've only had the Kobo a few days, I'm loving it so far. It ticks so many boxes: colour/waterproof/notebook as a bonus/very intuitive/makes reading easy. A note on the stylus - I got the Kobo one but you can get cheaper compatible versions, but from what I've gleaned, the highlighter and eraser functions are always reversed; so if you get an eraser at the end, that'll highlight and the button on the pen will erase. Apparently the Metapen M1 at £29 is manageable because the eraser and highlighter functions are both buttons on the pen body, so it's not too important which button does what. And it's almost half the price of the Kobo stylus. Finally, cases ... if the case is just as important as the device for you (which it is for me, as it's part of the reading experience), suitable cases are thin on the ground. Largely because there is no streamlined case that has a pen holder. There are chunkier cases which have a pen loop at the side. But nothing that encases the stylus within the case. Apart from Kobo's own Notebook case. Generally, I like a kickstand and pen holder. However, I decided having a place to safely stow the pen was more important, so I opted for the Kobo Notebook case in blue. It is a beautiful case (definitely not the cheapest option though at around £34). Also, I've found that when turned sideways, there's a flap on the front of the case that can be used to prop the Kobo up - not sure if that's intended, but it works well. All told, when stacked up against the Colorsoft, the Kobo wins hands-down. It's a lovely looking device, a little wider where the Coloursoft is longer - but with the same size reading area on both. It's just a lovely, intuitive device that's had a lot of thought put into it by a design team who has clearly researched what readers want.
Review: Game Changer - I am very pleased with this, and I'm pleased that I chose it as my first colour, e-ink reader - something I have been looking at for some time, It’s much better than any of the Kindle readers I have owned. One standout feature is the **Google Drive integration**, which makes adding your ownbooks incredibly easy and convenient. The eReader is lightweight, making it perfect for on-the-go reading. Another fantastic aspect is that it is fully repairable by the user – you can even replace the battery yourself! This is a huge plus for those who value sustainability and longevity in their devices. The display offers vibrant color saturation, which can be further enhanced by switching to "developer mode." This is a simple process, and there are plenty of YouTube videos available to guide you through it. The display is also glare-free, making reading comfortable even in bright sunlight¹. Additionally, the Kobo Libra Colour supports a wide range of file formats, including EPUB, PDF, and MOBI, giving you the flexibility to read almost any book you want. The device also features something kobo calls **ComfortLight PRO**, which reduces blue light exposure, making it easier on the eyes during nighttime reading. Overall, I highly recommend the Kobo Libra Colour for anyone looking to enhance their reading experience with a versatile, user-friendly, and sustainable Reader! It's also, for a colour reader especially, very cheap. Now, if only they would bring down the price of the stylus that goes with it.

## Features

- 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥 - Book covers, comics, graphic novels, illustrations, note-taking and more come to life. No glare in sunlight, no notifications – just you and your eBooks in full-color
- 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟, 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 – Dive into your stories with colorful markups. With Kobo Stylus 2* compatibility (*sold separately), annotate, highlight, and note take your eBooks in color
- 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗬, 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 – Ergonomically designed with page-turn buttons, left/right screen rotation, full font size and margin customization, and landscape mode
- 𝗜𝗣𝗫𝟴 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥 - Full waterproof protection and meets requirements of IPX8 rating – waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water
- 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 - Thoughtfully made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic and repairability to waterproof protection

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CZXX465Z |
| Battery Average Life | 2 weeks |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,189 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 10 in eBook Readers |
| Bluetooth support? | No |
| Box Contents | Charging Cable, User Manual |
| Brand | Kobo |
| Brand Name | Kobo |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | [VARIOUS: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android] |
| Connectivity technology | Wi-Fi |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,497 Reviews |
| Display Technology | Electronic Ink |
| Display technology | Electronic Ink |
| File Format | EPUB, MOBI |
| Human Interface Types | Buttons |
| Item Highlight | 7” Colour E Ink Kaleido 3, Dark Mode, Waterproof, eBooks, Audiobooks, Recycled Materials |
| Item Weight | 7.05 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Rakuten Kobo |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N428-KU-BK-K-CK |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Memory storage capacity | 32 GB |
| Model Name | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Model Number | N428-KU-BK-K-CK |
| Model name | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Native Resolution | 1680x1264 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Color display and Kobo Stylus 2 compatibility |
| Product Warranty | Manufacturer Warranty |
| RAM Memory Installed | 32 GB |
| Screen Size | 7 Inches |
| Screen size | 7 Inches |
| UPC | 681495009473 |

## Product Details

- **Battery life:** 2 weeks
- **Brand:** Kobo
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Display resolution:** 1680x1264
- **Display technology:** Electronic Ink
- **Included components:** Charging Cable, User Manual
- **Memory storage capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model name:** Kobo Libra Colour
- **Screen size:** 7 Inches

## Images

![Libra Colour eReader, 7” Colour E Ink, Waterproof, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mWdctMKyL.jpg)
![Libra Colour eReader, 7” Colour E Ink, Waterproof, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61w+E5fIKuL.jpg)
![Libra Colour eReader, 7” Colour E Ink, Waterproof, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518vuYMugXL.jpg)
![Libra Colour eReader, 7” Colour E Ink, Waterproof, Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617dI8BfmBL.jpg)
![Libra Colour eReader, 7” Colour E Ink, Waterproof, Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xoYvCUfZL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From Kindle to Kobo - it beats the Coloursoft
*by B***Y on 28 November 2024*

I last tried the Kobo Libra Colour about ten months ago. It was a rebound purchase when my Scribe packed in after a year, and Amazon was singularly unhelpful, refusing to repair or replace a £400 bit of kit. In a fit of pique, I decided to come away from Amazon and try the Kobo. But I wasn't in the right headspace. Although I desperately wanted a colour device (the Colorsoft hadn't launched then), I was comparing the Kobo against the Scribe and the Oasis. I was also still very immersed in the Amazon ecosystem - I've had Kindles since the first iteration. I was really looking for a unicorn - a large colour reading device plus notebook. I wasn't impressed with the Kobo notebook - the screen was small, and the pen didn't feel like writing on paper, as the Scribe does. I sent the Kobo back. So now, months on, I recently tried the Boox Note Air 4C (it was a birthday gift). But the battery life was woeful. Yes it had a colour screen, and yes the notebook functionality is way better than the Scribe. But I didn't feel it was good enough to replace the Scribe. So I decided to give the Kobo another try and re-calibrate my approach. Not viewing it as a notebook device to replace Scribe but as a 7 inch colour e-reader to replace the Kindle Colorsoft (but the Kobo happens to have a notebook as an added bonus). Plus, we are now at the point where Amazon's approach to licencing means many people have moved away from the ecosystem in favour of Kobo. If they can do it, I can too, I thought. This time, I'm viewing the Kobo through new eyes. I thought it felt cheap and plasticky originally. But I hadn't realised it's made from ocean-bound plastic. In fact, it's a very environmentally friendly product, designed to be fixed if it goes wrong, rather than discarded. And it's super light too. Suddenly I got what all the reviewers have been raving about. It IS a device for readers. Small and thoughtful features enhance the reading experience no end. Let's compare it to the Kindle Coloursoft, as I think that's the fairest and closest e-reader to this. The display on the Kobo Libra Clour is way better. I know there's a lot of talk about colour devices being darker and, yes, both are compared to non colour e-ink devices. However, you can get the Kobo to a B&W e-reader background lightness without feeling like the front-light is cranked up too high. At just 8% it begins to feel akin to regular e-readers and it just gets better from there. And, unlike the Boox, using the front-light doesn't eat up battery. By comparison, the Kindle Coloursoft has a very murky screen. Also, the colour screen is much more vibrant on the Kobo. Side by side, I'd say it knocks the Coloursoft out of the water. I've added photos but the difference is far more obvious in reality. Initially, I did have a niggle with the Kobo's fonts - none seemed as bold as those offered on Kindles. However, this time, I learned you can adjust the 'weight' of the font in the settings to make them bolder. You can also download fonts for free online then save them to the font folder on the Kobo (it's super easy to do - just connect the Kobo to your computer or other device). Doing this, I was able to download Bookerly, which is the font I normally opt for. The next plus is how easy it is to adjust the front-light. No having to tap on the screen a couple of times to bring up the brightness menu and adjust. On the Kobo, you can choose to run your finger up and down the left side of the screen and, hey presto, it adjusts your light. This is such a reader-friendly option. And on the subject of making things quick and easy, you can also slide down from the top to easily get back to the last few things you viewed - whether a novel or a notebook. In both the Coloursoft and Scribe, you need to click back to the home screen. It was always an irritant on the Scribe not being able to easily toggle back to the book I was reading from within the notebook, and vice versa. The reading experience itself is enhanced by the addition of the stylus, if you choose to get it. But even just being able to highlight in different colours is helpful (something you can also do on the Coloursoft). However, to also be able to write directly on the book page, and in various colours, is game changing for keen annotators. Scribe has made it a little more intuitive to write on the page, but still doesn't offer the full-on option of having what you write appear directly on the page - instead, it shoves it into an expandable side-margin or a text-box that takes up space on the page. Another really helpful tool on the Kobo is being able to highlight a word (which brings up a drop-down menu) and click 'search'. Most people who use e-readers probably try to search when reading a book to find where names or other things have appeared previously. This is a direct route to doing that. On Kindles, though, you have to click the magnifying glass icon, then type in the word or name you're searching for. This function on the Kobo makes it so much quicker and more seamless to perform this function. You can also customise both footers and headers in the Kobo, to give you different info e.g. percentage read/ page number/time left in book/ in chapter etc. So this is totally customisable. Finally, the Kobo has PAGE TURN BUTTONS! This is something many hardcore Kindle fans have missed immensely in later iterations. Better still, the Kobo does a full auto rotate (which can be disabled). Something which, for some unknown reason, was a function Amazon removed from the Coloursoft. The full auto-rotate means you can move the device from left to right hand (the page-turn buttons automatically recalibrate) AND you can read it in landscape mode too. Now to the ecosystem ... I realised shifting would require a change in outlook. I've spent around 15 years downloading samples and curating my Amazon collections. I realised I'd NEVER move device if I remained wedded to that. I just had to take the plunge. Realistically, when you go into physical bookshops, you don't see exactly the same books in each one. You browse what's on offer and make your choice from there. So, personally, it was a bit of a mental letting go for me. I don't use Kindle Unlimited so that wasn't an issue. I believe the Kobo equivalent isn't quite as good (although it is cheaper) - but it's anticipated that as more authors move over to Kobo, their catalogue of free novels will increase. There's also a reward scheme where you pay £6 a year and can earn points for every book you buy, which you can then redeem for a free book. So Kobo are rewarding loyal readers. The device itself is much more reader-friendly - showing you the books/previews on your device and encouraging you to read what's on there - rather than trying to sell you more books, like Amazon does. There is also access to Overdrive to borrow library books; although it doesn't seem like it's available for most libraries in the UK who use a different borrowing system to Libby (which is linked to Overdrive). But really, once I put the Amazon catalogue I have on my Kindle out of my mind, I've found there's more than enough choice and deals on Kobo. Generally, if a novel goes on offer on Amazon, it'll have the same offer on Kobo. Overall, even though I've only had the Kobo a few days, I'm loving it so far. It ticks so many boxes: colour/waterproof/notebook as a bonus/very intuitive/makes reading easy. A note on the stylus - I got the Kobo one but you can get cheaper compatible versions, but from what I've gleaned, the highlighter and eraser functions are always reversed; so if you get an eraser at the end, that'll highlight and the button on the pen will erase. Apparently the Metapen M1 at £29 is manageable because the eraser and highlighter functions are both buttons on the pen body, so it's not too important which button does what. And it's almost half the price of the Kobo stylus. Finally, cases ... if the case is just as important as the device for you (which it is for me, as it's part of the reading experience), suitable cases are thin on the ground. Largely because there is no streamlined case that has a pen holder. There are chunkier cases which have a pen loop at the side. But nothing that encases the stylus within the case. Apart from Kobo's own Notebook case. Generally, I like a kickstand and pen holder. However, I decided having a place to safely stow the pen was more important, so I opted for the Kobo Notebook case in blue. It is a beautiful case (definitely not the cheapest option though at around £34). Also, I've found that when turned sideways, there's a flap on the front of the case that can be used to prop the Kobo up - not sure if that's intended, but it works well. All told, when stacked up against the Colorsoft, the Kobo wins hands-down. It's a lovely looking device, a little wider where the Coloursoft is longer - but with the same size reading area on both. It's just a lovely, intuitive device that's had a lot of thought put into it by a design team who has clearly researched what readers want.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game Changer
*by H***S on 15 September 2024*

I am very pleased with this, and I'm pleased that I chose it as my first colour, e-ink reader - something I have been looking at for some time, It’s much better than any of the Kindle readers I have owned. One standout feature is the **Google Drive integration**, which makes adding your ownbooks incredibly easy and convenient. The eReader is lightweight, making it perfect for on-the-go reading. Another fantastic aspect is that it is fully repairable by the user – you can even replace the battery yourself! This is a huge plus for those who value sustainability and longevity in their devices. The display offers vibrant color saturation, which can be further enhanced by switching to "developer mode." This is a simple process, and there are plenty of YouTube videos available to guide you through it. The display is also glare-free, making reading comfortable even in bright sunlight¹. Additionally, the Kobo Libra Colour supports a wide range of file formats, including EPUB, PDF, and MOBI, giving you the flexibility to read almost any book you want. The device also features something kobo calls **ComfortLight PRO**, which reduces blue light exposure, making it easier on the eyes during nighttime reading. Overall, I highly recommend the Kobo Libra Colour for anyone looking to enhance their reading experience with a versatile, user-friendly, and sustainable Reader! It's also, for a colour reader especially, very cheap. Now, if only they would bring down the price of the stylus that goes with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Light, stylish and more flexible than a Kindle
*by P***S on 23 October 2024*

I bought this because I lost my Kindle Paperwhite on a bus. I have been very happy with it. The text is easy to read, and I don't really experience the issues with the dark screen or the 'lower' resolution claimed by some. It seems as good as my old Kindle (but I've not done a side by side comparison). I really like the flexibility - such as linking it to a google drive folder, and then just dropping books into that folder on my laptop - they just appear on the Kobo! It also works brilliantly with Calibre for library management. (make sure you install the various Kobo related plugins on calibre). I also like the 3rd party software support, and the openness of the OS. Being able to install an alternative reader such as koreader means that if you find the inbuilt reader not to your taste, you have alternatives. The colour is OK for my purposes (occasional cookbooks etc), but note that they are quite muted. Definitely not vibrant (if you need colour like that you probably need to use a tablet). I've also bought a stylus (Metapen M1) which works perfectly with the Kobo, and I've started doing crosswords on it now - works really well. I'm sure you could do Sudoku etc if that is your thing. Very glad I didn't stay with Kindle. I feel I have more control over this - Amazon can't delete books from my device now!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kobo Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | Black
- MoKo 2-Pack Matte Screen Protector Fits Kobo Libra Colour 7 Inches 2024/Kobo Libra 2 E-Reader 7" 2021, Premium PET Anti-Glare Screen Protective Film Screen Protector

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