Name: Kobo Libra Colour
Brand: Kobo
SKU: B0CZXWGK79
Price: 209.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.4 (3393 reviews)

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The Kobo Libra Colour is a 7‑inch waterproof color e‑reader featuring a Kaleido 3 E Ink display, 2 GHz dual‑core processor, 32 GB storage and magnetic stylus support. It combines vibrant color rendering with ergonomic design, ComfortLight PRO lighting and up to 40 days of battery life.

✓ Best for: Comic and manga enthusiasts, note‑takers who want color annotation, and audiobook listeners who value a waterproof, portable device with a vibrant color e‑ink screen.✗ Not ideal for: Pure text minimalist readers, users who require expandable storage, or anyone expecting an included stylus for immediate note‑taking.

Pros

✓Lightweight design at 199.5 g despite larger 7‑inch screen and 2,050 mAh battery.
✓7‑inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color display delivers 30 % higher saturation and fast pinch‑to‑zoom with FastGLR.
✓Dual‑core 2 GHz processor provides noticeably faster navigation and app loading than previous models.

Price History

Current

$209.99

Average

$224.71

Lowest

$199.99

Highest

$249.99

Good Deal — 7% below average

Price trend (90d):-8.7%

Best Seller Rank History

Now#12Best#7Worst#260 +74

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Specifications

Accessories

Stylus CompatibilityKobo Stylus 2 (magnetic, sold separately)

Note TakingSupported

Page Turn ButtonsPhysical buttons

Battery

Battery Capacity2,050 mAh mAh

Battery Life40 days minutes

Connectivity

WiFi Standard802.11 ac/b/g/n

Bluetooth Version5.0

USB TypeUSB-C

Design

Height161 mm mm

Width144.6 mm mm

Thickness8.3 mm mm

Weight199.5 g g

MaterialRecycled plastic

Display

Screen Size7 inches mm

Resolution1264 x 1680

Panel TypeE Ink Kaleido 3

Black-and-White PPI300 PPI PPI

Color PPI150 PPI PPI

General

BrandKobo

ManufacturerRakuten Kobo

ModelN428-KU-WH-K-CK

ColorWhite

WarrantyManufacturer Warranty

Lighting

Front LightComfortLight PRO (adjustable warm/cold)

Dark Mode SupportYes

Performance

ProcessorDual-core 2 GHz

Processor Clock Speed2 GHz GHz

Software

Operating SystemLinux-based

Supported Formats10 document formats, 5 image formats, 1 audio format

Cloud IntegrationGoogle Drive, Dropbox

Storage

Storage Capacity32 GB GB

Waterproofing

IPX8 ratingSubmersible up to 60 minutes in 2 m of water

Stylus

Magnetic stylus attachmentSupports Kobo Stylus 2 (sold separately) with secure magnetic hold

Dimensions & Weight

Height6.3385826707 inches

Width0.32677165321 inches

Depth5.69291338002 inches

Weight0.440924524 Pounds

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