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Kobo (Rakuten)
Kobo Libra Colour
E-Reading, Color Comics and Graphic Novels, Note-Taking, PDF Annotation, Audiobooks
Overview
The Kobo Libra Colour is a 7-inch color E Ink e-reader released in April 2024, featuring a Kaleido 3 display that delivers 300 ppi for black-and-white content and 150 ppi for color. It combines physical page-turn buttons with a capacitive touchscreen, IPX8 waterproofing, and support for the Kobo Stylus 2, making it equally suited for reading novels, graphic novels, comic books, and taking handwritten notes. With 32GB of storage, Bluetooth audiobook support, and direct integration with OverDrive for library borrowing, it is a compelling open-ecosystem alternative to Amazon's Kindle lineup.
Key Highlights
- 7-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color display with 300 ppi black-and-white and 150 ppi color resolution, ComfortLight PRO front light with adjustable brightness and warm/cool color temperature
- Waterproof design with IPX8 rating — can withstand submersion in up to 2 meters of water for up to 60 minutes
- Physical page-turn buttons alongside capacitive touchscreen for versatile reading and navigation
- Compatible with Kobo Stylus 2 (sold separately) for handwritten notes, annotations, and highlighting directly on the display
- Open ecosystem supporting 15 file formats natively including EPUB, EPUB3, PDF, MOBI, and audiobooks via Bluetooth, plus OverDrive/Libby library integration
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Kobo (Rakuten) |
|---|---|
| Model | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Display | 7" E Ink Kaleido 3 color display, 1680x1264 resolution, 300 ppi B&W / 150 ppi color, ComfortLight PRO front light with adjustable brightness and color temperature, Dark Mode |
| Processor (CPU) | MediaTek MT8113T dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 2.0GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 1GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 32GB internal storage (non-expandable) |
| Battery | 2050 mAh (up to 4-6 weeks typical usage, varies with front light and note-taking use) |
| Weight | 199.5 g (7.04 oz) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac b/g/n dual-band), Bluetooth |
| Operating System | Kobo (Linux-based, custom) |
| Dimensions | 144.6 x 161 x 8.3 mm |