Kobo Libra Colour
Score: 76/100
Kobo Clara Colour
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Kobo Libra Colour is a 7-inch colour E-Ink e-reader with a larger screen, 32 GB storage, physical page-turn buttons, and optional stylus support. Battery life is shorter than monochrome rivals and storage cannot be expanded. It appeals to manga enthusiasts and note-takers who want colour and a bigger display.
The Kobo Clara Colour is a 6-inch colour E-Ink e-reader featuring a vibrant 4096-colour display, lightweight design, and up to 42 days of battery life. Its small screen, lack of stylus, and limited storage can be restrictive for power users. Perfect for casual readers who enjoy comics and colour content on the go.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inchesbest | 6 inches | |
960 hours | 1,008 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 199.5 g | 174 gbest |
2,050 mAhbest | 1,500 mAh | |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.3 mmbest | 9.2 mm |
— | 1 GBbest | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2050 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Battery Life (hours) | 960 hours | 1008 hours |
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | Dual-core 2GHz | MediaTek MT8113T |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7 inches | 6 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1264x1680 pixels | 1448x1072 pixels |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 199.5 g | 174 g |
Thickness (mm) | 8.3 mm | 9.2 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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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.
Professional reviewers describe the Kobo Clara Colour as a well-engineered entry-level colour e-reader, praising its fast dual-core processor, eMMC storage, and vivid Kaleido 3 display. They highlight its lightweight, waterproof build and impressive battery life, while noting the small screen size and lack of tactile controls as drawbacks for power users.
Everyday users love the Clara Colour's light weight, long battery endurance, and vivid colour rendering for comics and cookbooks. Common complaints revolve around the limited 6-inch screen, the dimmer colour e-ink compared to monochrome panels, and the absence of physical buttons or a stylus, as well as storage constraints.
“perfect hardware”
“light as a feather”
“wonderful display for graphic novels”
Libra Colour is better for users wanting a bigger screen and more storage; Clara Colour suits those preferring a more compact, lower-price device.
Opt for Clara Colour if you prioritize portability and cost; opt for Libra Colour if you need a bigger screen, more storage, and tactile controls.
