Amazon Kindle Scribe Tungsten
Score: 77/100
Kobo Libra Colour
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Kobo Libra Colour is a 7-inch waterproof colour e-reader with a Kaleido 3 display, 32 GB storage and support for a magnetic stylus. Its colour and stylus capabilities consume more power and the lack of expandable storage may limit long-term library growth. Best for comic and manga fans or note-takers who want a portable colour device with a larger screen.
The Kindle Scribe 32 GB is a 10.2-inch e-ink reader with a high-resolution display and an integrated premium EMR pen, offering excellent battery life and waterproofing. Its drawbacks include an undisablable auto-rotation feature, screen flex under pressure, and lack of expandable storage. Best for readers and professionals who need robust note-taking on a large e-ink screen.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.2 inchesbest | 7 inches | |
2,016 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 431 g | 199.5 gbest |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
300 ppibest | 150 ppi | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.8 mmbest | 8.3 mm |
15 formats | 16 formatsbest | |
— | 2,050 mAhbest |
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Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10.2 inches | 7 inches |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 300 ppi | 150 ppi |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi | 802.11 ac/b/g/n |
Bluetooth Version | true | 5.0 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 431 g | 199.5 g |
Thickness (mm) | 5.8 mm | 8.3 mm |
Software(1) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 15 formats | 16 formats |
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Professional reviewers commend the Kindle Scribe for its large, high-resolution e-ink display, natural EMR pen, long battery life and seamless Amazon ecosystem integration, but they criticize the thick side bezels, non-disableable auto-rotation, and limited stylus customization, suggesting the device excels as a reading-and-note-taking hybrid yet falls short on software flexibility.
Consumers who have tried the device repeatedly highlight the natural feel of the pen and the spacious screen for PDFs and books, while recurring complaints focus on the auto-rotation behavior, occasional screen flex under pressure, and the lack of a visible pen battery indicator.
Pick Libra Colour for portable color reading and occasional notes; opt for Kindle Scribe if you need a large dedicated writing canvas.
Professional reviewers applaud the Libra Colour for its lighter chassis, upgraded 2 GHz CPU and the vibrant Kaleido 3 screen that makes comics and PDFs come alive. They also caution that the color features and optional stylus increase power consumption and that the fixed 32 GB storage cannot be expanded.
Everyday users love the portable 7-inch form factor, the ample 32 GB library capacity and the vivid colors for manga and cover art, while repeatedly noting the strong battery life after prolonged use. Common complaints revolve around the separate stylus purchase, lack of expandable storage and occasional lag when handling high-resolution images.
