Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | Black

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I’m so glad I bought the Kobo Libra Color—it’s a product that’s on par, if not better, than the Kindle. One feature I absolutely love is the page-turn buttons; they add such a satisfying, tactile experience. It’s also incredibly lightweight and easy to handle. The color display is another highlight—it really enhances my reading experience, making it feel more like holding a real book. The battery life is excellent, and I find myself using this e-reader more than my Kindle now. Adjusting the screen brightness is also much more intuitive compared to the Kindle. Overall, in my opinion, this is the superior option. I’m so glad there’s a great alternative to the Amazon brand. The ironic part? The Kobo Libra Color is actually priced cheaper on Amazon than on the Kobo site!

Best reader I’ve ever owned. Bright, light, and long battery. Simple software, but feature rich. Let’s you connect your library card. So cool! It doesn’t lock you in to any environment at all. Really, really good.

Better than my Amazon device, any day of the week. It's not locked down, and it has buttons! It has more features, it's easier to borrow from my library, I can cloud upload anything I want via Google. Build quality feels good. No creaking sounds, no "ghosting" on the screen, the larger than average screen, and it turns pages faster than I could with a book

absolutely love this ereader. I have the B&W clara 2, and love that one as well. the Libra Colour feels more alive when i'm reading. the screen hasn't given me any issues so far, except once or twice that "gradient" has shown up; it isn't as big of a deal as i thought it would be. it is minor and hardly noticeable. for brightness, i have had zero issues. it has the lovely warm setting too and both are bright. i can read at night or during the day just fine (i am younger and have great vision, but my mom can also read just fine and she is postmenopausal w/glasses). The ereader has survived a couple knocks off the furniture from my cats, being lugged around in backpacks around town, in cars, and on planes. no scratches or anything. the buttons are wonderfully fun to use and navigating the settings is easy. i absolutely LOVE the google drive connectivity, it makes work so much easier. all in all, highly recommend this ereader. my only issue is that crumbs can get stuck in the lip (but the lip also gives it that book feel) and a good blow with canned air clears it out.

I purchased primarily to use with my extensive personal collection of ebooks, for offline use. Overall satisfied, but it could use a few software improvements. This review based on experience with prior e-reader, an ancient iRiver Story HD. Pros: Screen is great, backlight very nice and very adjustable (the auto-color setting is pretty flaky though). Screen colors very acceptable for an e-ink. Refresh rate surprised me, very good. Was pretty easy loading my offline library, connected via USB, using Linux and Calibre. Size, ease of holding and turning pages are good. An inch larger would be nice, but the screen is sufficiently big and sharp enough to read most of my PDF technical books, when flipped to landscape (views a little over 1/2 page at a time). Cons: My several hundred books (epub, text and PDF) are arranged in a 2-level folder structure. My prior readier I had a folder view where I could browse by folder (/Mystery/AgathaChristie/). So far I haven't found a similar feature on this one, makes it difficult to find the books I don't know by title, or author. Logging out of the OverDrive account appears to clear history. !? Why on earth? Looses track of which books I'm reading or have read. Solution is to remain logged in. (Can turn off WiFi and use offline just fine when logged in to OverDrive, so it's not a real deal-breaker.) I have a lot of books that came from Project Gutenburg in form of plain text, then got converted to epub at some point. They open and read just fine until I get to the last page(s) of the book, where it get to the Gutenburg notices, then the reader takes a very long time to move to the next page, and sometimes crashes. ?? Almost certainly a software bug, because my other reader handled these files just fine, as does Calibre.

The Kobo is the best device for reading e-books in my opinion. Its strengths include a wide variety of font choices, allowing me to customize text for optimal comfort and readability. The device’s wide edge design makes it easy and comfortable to hold (especially compare to Kindle e-reader or iPad mini). It has an impressive battery life, letting me read books without frequent recharging. However, there are some limitations. It does not support e-books from Kindle or Hoopla, and compatibility with Libby can be inconsistent. Pros: • Extensive font customization options • Comfortable wide-edge design for easy handling • Long-lasting battery life Cons: • Incompatible with Kindle and Hoopla e-books • Occasional issues with Libby e-book support

Versatile E-Reader with Color and Flexible Display Options I’ve been using the Kobo Libra Color for several weeks now, and I’m thoroughly impressed by its combination of features, ergonomics, and vibrant display. Here are the highlights: • Fun Color Screen: The full-color display brings book covers to life, especially in graphic novels and cookbooks. It’s great without sacrificing battery life. • Multiple View Modes: I love being able to toggle between list view, grid view, and detailed covers—depending on whether I’m quickly browsing or savoring each title’s artwork. • Customizable Reading Settings: From font choices and margins to background shading and line spacing, you can tailor the reading experience precisely to your preferences. • Comfortable Form Factor: The ergonomic page-turn buttons on both sides make one-handed reading effortless, and the edge-lighting remains gentle on the eyes, day or night. • Lightweight & Natural Feel: At just 192 g (6.77oz), the Libra Color is light. Its slightly textured back feels natural in hand, reducing fatigue during long reading sessions. • Optional Pen & Handwriting Conversion: With the optional Kobo Stylus, you can jot notes or mark up pages freehand—and have your handwriting automatically converted into typed text. It turns your reader into a true digital notebook. • Protective Covers Available: There are many stylish covers to choose from for added protection—just keep in mind that a cover will add some extra weight and bulk. • Library Organization: Sorting by author, title, or “Most Recent” works seamlessly, and the Collections feature makes it easy to group books by theme or genre. Suggestions for Improvement: • Always-On Clock Option: It would be fantastic to have a setting that permanently displays the current time in the corner of the screen—especially for those of us who read in short bursts throughout the day. • Series Ordering Feature: Currently, adding books to a series can feel a bit convoluted. A simpler, more intuitive way to flag and auto-sort series entries would make keeping track of trilogies or multi-book sagas much easier. Overall, the Kobo Libra Color strikes an excellent balance between cutting-edge features and user-friendly design. Whether you’re a casual reader or a bibliophile with a diverse collection, this reader delivers performance and flexibility that rival much more expensive models. Highly recommended!

I will air my grievance early, then get into details: I’ve ordered THREE Kobo Libra Colour 2’s and all three have had dead pixels. After doing some research and reading other users’ experiences, I discovered many, MANY people experiencing the same issue. Some have ordered 5+ devices, all with dead pixels. From what I’ve gathered, there’s a set amount of dead pixels that manufacturers allow per device. If this is true, as consumers, we deserve to be told that!!! There’s only 7 inches of screen. I don’t understand why a flawless display on a NEW device is impossible to achieve. 2/3 that I ordered had large dead pixels near the center of the screen which would’ve been incredibly distracting to see while reading - ESPECIALLY if you’re a user of dark mode! Completely unacceptable. It concerns me that Kobo’s quality control is this lackadaisical. To those wondering, the pixel IS noticeable, especially in certain lighting or angles. I have not gotten used to it with time. Some days I notice it, some days I do not. But I am always aware that it’s THERE. For a new device, it’s a huge letdown. On to the good news… I am a first time e-reader. If you are new to this world as I am, be prepared for a device that feels and responds differently than a tablet. The screen looks a bit different - like a cross of an actual page of a book and a screen. This is much easier on your eyes over long periods of time than a phone. However, the smallest particle of dust or debris will cast a shadow beneath itself, making every imperfection noticeable. I don’t think this is a Kobo related flaw, it’s just a different device than a phone/laptop etc. Everything takes just a fraction of a second LONGER. Powering on/off, turning pages and so forth. The page turning buttons are effective and responsive. You can also turn by swiping or tapping, or modify your settings to only turn the page with one of the aforementioned modalities. You can also change the orientation of your display as you see fit. The device itself is comfortable to hold and fairly easy to travel with. I recommend getting a sleep cover as opposed to a screen protector, which may make the device less responsive to touch. The sleep cover puts the Kobo to sleep every time you close it while also keeping your display protected. The battery life is just okay for an e-reader. It certainly will not live up to the reports of Kindle users who go weeks without charging theirs. I believe I’ve gotten somewhat prolonged battery life by disabling wifi. You can set your bedtime and auto dimming, which automatically reduces white light as your bedtime approaches. I don’t feel guilty about reading late into the night knowing that I’m not further exciting my brain. You can also change the font itself, size, margins and more. You can even download new fonts! I have taken to finding books in epub form on my Macbook and converting them to kepubs with Calibre. It’s seamless and painless. Kepub files will show your progress percentage and hours to completion of your book. You may also subscribe to Kobo plus or use overdrive with your local library. I took to buying my own epub files, as the wait for any well known books through my library’s overdrive are 20+ weeks. I love that you can adjust brightness by sliding along the left side of the screen. It allows you to look up a word in your book without being connected to wifi. I haven’t purchased the stylus, but even without, you can highlight words. The colors are muted but still give the book life! It’s a pleasure to have color, especially in graphic books. I have had it freeze once or twice, but nothing infuriating. All in all, it’s a very capable reader and easy to use. I’m just highly disappointed with the imperfect display.