Rakuten Kobo Libra Colour Comparison
The most popular and versatile e-reader in the Kobo lineup. It features a 7-inch color E Ink display, physical page-turn buttons, and IPX8 waterproofing, plus full support for stylus note-taking.
✦ Equipped with the highly anticipated Kaleido 3 color E Ink screen, it completely transforms the way you read full-color comics and magazines. This all-in-one powerhouse includes physical page-turn buttons, full waterproofing, and seamless note-taking with the Kobo Stylus 2.
Latest Current Model
Kobo Libra Colour (Gen 3)
- Display Specs
- 7" 300ppi
- Color
- Weight
- 199.5 g
- 8.3mm thick
- Battery & Charging
- Up to 8 weeks
- USB-C
- Waterproofing
- IPX8 Waterproof
- 2m / 60min Immersion
Kobo Libra vs Other Rakuten Kobo Series
Explore positioning and hardware trade-offs (5-axis radar balance) between Kobo Libra and other series across the Rakuten Kobo lineup.
All Kobo Libra Historical Models
Compare all 3 models across generations of Kobo Libra. Scroll horizontally to view full hardware specs.
History of Kobo Libra Series
Kobo Libra Colour (Gen 3)
7-inch color e-reader featuring physical page-turn buttons, Kaleido 3 screen, and Kobo Stylus 2 pen input support.
Kobo Libra 2 (Gen 2)
7-inch ergonomic e-reader featuring E Ink Carta 1200 screen, USB-C port, 32GB storage, and physical page-turn buttons.
Kobo Libra H2O (Gen 1)
First 7-inch Libra e-reader featuring physical page-turn buttons, ergonomic grip, and IPX8 water resistance.