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

I really wanted to like this e-reader. And I do — it's really very good. I've used e-readers for many years, and whilst I've not been an early adopter, each model I've purchased has been an improvement over the previous one. Recently my trusty old Paperwhite, which I'd given to my son, finally died. I therefore took the opportunity to gift him my Oasis and decided to pull the trigger on a colour e-reader. I did my research and decided to try a different brand to the one I'd previously used. I settled on the Kobo and am so far very impressed. It's very similar in form factor to the Kindle Oasis, with the same size screen and the side bezel with the page turn buttons. This was something I really liked on the Oasis, and the fact that the Kobo Libra shared the same form was one of the reasons I chose it over other options. I decided to purchase the bundle that came with the stylus, as it was the same price as the Kobo on its own, which seemed like a good deal. I can't say I've really used the pen yet, but as it was essentially free it's a nice-to-have. I think I would get more use out of it if I didn't already have an iPad with a pen, which I use for taking notes. The usefulness of the stylus really comes down to what you plan to do with the Kobo. Let's start with the screen, which is of course the most important (arguably) part of any e-reader. The screen is good, certainlyb on par with other e-readers. Text is sharp in both black and white and colour (although be aware that the resolution in colour is less than that in B&W due to the way colour E-Ink screens work). It's certainly not fuzzy though, and honestly I think most people would struggle to see any difference. Colour itself is fairly muted. Again, this is true of all current colour E-Ink screens. I'm sure as the technology advances this will improve but don't expect heavily saturated colours. I've attached a photo wihich shows the screen in standby mode (i.e. no backlighting) as well as one of the home screen. The screen is responsive and page turns happen quickly. You do of course get the usual flashes etc. which are part and parcel of E-Ink screens but it's still very good and barely noticeable most of the time. The UI is really nice, and I find it less cluttered than the Kindle OS. It's also less in-your-face when it comes to advertising. Whilst there are a couple of links to the store and for Kobo+, they're pretty unobtrusive. The bottom of the screen features options for accessing your books, discovering content, making notes, and accessing settings. There are of course various options for sorting your book collection too. Sideloading books via Calibre is very easy, which was great for me as I have a large Calibre library. If that's important to you, rest assured it's seamless — just as it was with Kindle devices. The reading experience is great and the page turn buttons feel solid. They're less clicky than those on the Kindle Oasis, and I much prefer using them to tapping the screen and getting fingermarks all over it. I did find the buttons were inverted compared to the Kindle, but it's easy enough to swap the behaviour in the settings. There's a good selection of fonts available, so there should be something to suit most readers. Rotating the device automatically re-orients the page, which is handy if you read in bed and switch sides — it also has a landscape mode if you prefer that orientation, though it's not something I use so I can't really attest to its usefulness. Battery life seems good, which isn't unexpected with E-Ink. Being colour shouldn't affect the power consumption based on my understanding of how colour E-Ink screens work. Installation of KOReader is possible if you prefer it, but I've not felt the need as yet. The stock reader is nice enough that I don't feel I'm missing out on features I grew to like in KOReader on my Kindle. You can also install a custom menu that allows quick access to useful features. This is done at your own risk, of course, but the options are there if you're someone who likes to tinker. I did encounter one negative when attempting to read a comic — well, it's a colour e-reader, you have to try at least one. Unfortunately the screen size meant I was unable to comfortably read the text. Whilst this isn't necessarily the fault of the e-reader itself, it's definitely a limitation of the screen size. I did find manga more suitable, which makes sense given that it tends to be printed in a format similar in size to the Kobo's screen. Your mileage may vary depending on your eyesight. Another minor negative, though not necessarily with the device itself, is the Kobo store. I found it less easy to navigate than the Amazon store. It may just be me, but searching by category didn't really work as expected — as an example, I navigated to Non-fiction and then to a section that should have returned true crime books, but found a lot of fiction being surfaced instead. Using Goodreads to discover content and then searching the Kobo store is no issue, but it's something worth being aware of. Kobo customer support also seems very good. I had an issue with my device and tried all the troubleshooting steps on their website to no avail. I contacted their support agents and explained the issue and what I'd already tried and they didn't try to force me to retry all the steps, instead providing my with a return label so I could send my device back to them for replacement. The whole process from sending to receiving the replacement only took a few days. As someone who spent a lot of time in the past working in Customer Service I expect a certain level of service from companies myself and I'm happy to say it was received from Kobo. Overall I'm really happy with my purchase. When you take in to account that it's a fair bit cheaper than other devices it's hard not to see this as a great deal. If you're heavily invested in the Amazon Kindle ecosystem and have a large number of DRM protected books this may not be for you, but if you're in the market for a colour e-reader and aren't worried about the brand then I would recommend this wholeheartedly.

I last tried the Kobo Libra Colour about ten months ago. It was a rebound purchase when my Scribe packed in after a year, and Amazon was singularly unhelpful, refusing to repair or replace a £400 bit of kit. In a fit of pique, I decided to come away from Amazon and try the Kobo. But I wasn't in the right headspace. Although I desperately wanted a colour device (the Colorsoft hadn't launched then), I was comparing the Kobo against the Scribe and the Oasis. I was also still very immersed in the Amazon ecosystem - I've had Kindles since the first iteration. I was really looking for a unicorn - a large colour reading device plus notebook. I wasn't impressed with the Kobo notebook - the screen was small, and the pen didn't feel like writing on paper, as the Scribe does. I sent the Kobo back. So now, months on, I recently tried the Boox Note Air 4C (it was a birthday gift). But the battery life was woeful. Yes it had a colour screen, and yes the notebook functionality is way better than the Scribe. But I didn't feel it was good enough to replace the Scribe. So I decided to give the Kobo another try and re-calibrate my approach. Not viewing it as a notebook device to replace Scribe but as a 7 inch colour e-reader to replace the Kindle Colorsoft (but the Kobo happens to have a notebook as an added bonus). Plus, we are now at the point where Amazon's approach to licencing means many people have moved away from the ecosystem in favour of Kobo. If they can do it, I can too, I thought. This time, I'm viewing the Kobo through new eyes. I thought it felt cheap and plasticky originally. But I hadn't realised it's made from ocean-bound plastic. In fact, it's a very environmentally friendly product, designed to be fixed if it goes wrong, rather than discarded. And it's super light too. Suddenly I got what all the reviewers have been raving about. It IS a device for readers. Small and thoughtful features enhance the reading experience no end. Let's compare it to the Kindle Coloursoft, as I think that's the fairest and closest e-reader to this. The display on the Kobo Libra Clour is way better. I know there's a lot of talk about colour devices being darker and, yes, both are compared to non colour e-ink devices. However, you can get the Kobo to a B&W e-reader background lightness without feeling like the front-light is cranked up too high. At just 8% it begins to feel akin to regular e-readers and it just gets better from there. And, unlike the Boox, using the front-light doesn't eat up battery. By comparison, the Kindle Coloursoft has a very murky screen. Also, the colour screen is much more vibrant on the Kobo. Side by side, I'd say it knocks the Coloursoft out of the water. I've added photos but the difference is far more obvious in reality. Initially, I did have a niggle with the Kobo's fonts - none seemed as bold as those offered on Kindles. However, this time, I learned you can adjust the 'weight' of the font in the settings to make them bolder. You can also download fonts for free online then save them to the font folder on the Kobo (it's super easy to do - just connect the Kobo to your computer or other device). Doing this, I was able to download Bookerly, which is the font I normally opt for. The next plus is how easy it is to adjust the front-light. No having to tap on the screen a couple of times to bring up the brightness menu and adjust. On the Kobo, you can choose to run your finger up and down the left side of the screen and, hey presto, it adjusts your light. This is such a reader-friendly option. And on the subject of making things quick and easy, you can also slide down from the top to easily get back to the last few things you viewed - whether a novel or a notebook. In both the Coloursoft and Scribe, you need to click back to the home screen. It was always an irritant on the Scribe not being able to easily toggle back to the book I was reading from within the notebook, and vice versa. The reading experience itself is enhanced by the addition of the stylus, if you choose to get it. But even just being able to highlight in different colours is helpful (something you can also do on the Coloursoft). However, to also be able to write directly on the book page, and in various colours, is game changing for keen annotators. Scribe has made it a little more intuitive to write on the page, but still doesn't offer the full-on option of having what you write appear directly on the page - instead, it shoves it into an expandable side-margin or a text-box that takes up space on the page. Another really helpful tool on the Kobo is being able to highlight a word (which brings up a drop-down menu) and click 'search'. Most people who use e-readers probably try to search when reading a book to find where names or other things have appeared previously. This is a direct route to doing that. On Kindles, though, you have to click the magnifying glass icon, then type in the word or name you're searching for. This function on the Kobo makes it so much quicker and more seamless to perform this function. You can also customise both footers and headers in the Kobo, to give you different info e.g. percentage read/ page number/time left in book/ in chapter etc. So this is totally customisable. Finally, the Kobo has PAGE TURN BUTTONS! This is something many hardcore Kindle fans have missed immensely in later iterations. Better still, the Kobo does a full auto rotate (which can be disabled). Something which, for some unknown reason, was a function Amazon removed from the Coloursoft. The full auto-rotate means you can move the device from left to right hand (the page-turn buttons automatically recalibrate) AND you can read it in landscape mode too. Now to the ecosystem ... I realised shifting would require a change in outlook. I've spent around 15 years downloading samples and curating my Amazon collections. I realised I'd NEVER move device if I remained wedded to that. I just had to take the plunge. Realistically, when you go into physical bookshops, you don't see exactly the same books in each one. You browse what's on offer and make your choice from there. So, personally, it was a bit of a mental letting go for me. I don't use Kindle Unlimited so that wasn't an issue. I believe the Kobo equivalent isn't quite as good (although it is cheaper) - but it's anticipated that as more authors move over to Kobo, their catalogue of free novels will increase. There's also a reward scheme where you pay £6 a year and can earn points for every book you buy, which you can then redeem for a free book. So Kobo are rewarding loyal readers. The device itself is much more reader-friendly - showing you the books/previews on your device and encouraging you to read what's on there - rather than trying to sell you more books, like Amazon does. There is also access to Overdrive to borrow library books; although it doesn't seem like it's available for most libraries in the UK who use a different borrowing system to Libby (which is linked to Overdrive). But really, once I put the Amazon catalogue I have on my Kindle out of my mind, I've found there's more than enough choice and deals on Kobo. Generally, if a novel goes on offer on Amazon, it'll have the same offer on Kobo. Overall, even though I've only had the Kobo a few days, I'm loving it so far. It ticks so many boxes: colour/waterproof/notebook as a bonus/very intuitive/makes reading easy. A note on the stylus - I got the Kobo one but you can get cheaper compatible versions, but from what I've gleaned, the highlighter and eraser functions are always reversed; so if you get an eraser at the end, that'll highlight and the button on the pen will erase. Apparently the Metapen M1 at £29 is manageable because the eraser and highlighter functions are both buttons on the pen body, so it's not too important which button does what. And it's almost half the price of the Kobo stylus. Finally, cases ... if the case is just as important as the device for you (which it is for me, as it's part of the reading experience), suitable cases are thin on the ground. Largely because there is no streamlined case that has a pen holder. There are chunkier cases which have a pen loop at the side. But nothing that encases the stylus within the case. Apart from Kobo's own Notebook case. Generally, I like a kickstand and pen holder. However, I decided having a place to safely stow the pen was more important, so I opted for the Kobo Notebook case in blue. It is a beautiful case (definitely not the cheapest option though at around £34). Also, I've found that when turned sideways, there's a flap on the front of the case that can be used to prop the Kobo up - not sure if that's intended, but it works well. All told, when stacked up against the Colorsoft, the Kobo wins hands-down. It's a lovely looking device, a little wider where the Coloursoft is longer - but with the same size reading area on both. It's just a lovely, intuitive device that's had a lot of thought put into it by a design team who has clearly researched what readers want.

Very good color ereader . Light weigh, the performance 2 times faster then the kobo libra 2 (b/w)

Il Kobo Clara Colour è stato una sorpresa: devo dire che, dopo averlo provato a fondo, ha superato le mie aspettative, rivelandosi un compagno di lettura eccezionale sotto diversi aspetti. Un Software che Fa la Differenza: Il vero cuore pulsante del Kobo Clara Colour è il suo software, che si distingue nettamente dalla concorrenza. Riconoscimento della Scrittura Eccellente: Una delle funzioni che mi ha più colpito è l'incredibile precisione nel riconoscimento della scrittura. Prendere appunti a mano, evidenziare passaggi o disegnare schizzi è un'esperienza fluida e intuitiva, quasi come scrivere su carta. La latenza è praticamente inesistente e la resa grafica è fedele, rendendo questa funzione non un semplice extra, ma un valore aggiunto concreto per lo studio o la lettura analitica. Interfaccia Organizzata e Intuitiva: L'interfaccia utente è un modello di chiarezza e funzionalità. Navigare tra i menu, gestire la libreria o accedere alle impostazioni è un gioco da ragazzi. Ogni elemento è dove ti aspetti che sia, e la logica di organizzazione dei contenuti è impeccabile, permettendoti di trovare rapidamente ciò che cerchi senza distrazioni. Ergonomia e Materiali di Qualità: Fin dal primo contatto, il Kobo Clara Colour trasmette una sensazione di solidità e cura nei dettagli. I materiali utilizzati sono estremamente piacevoli al tatto, conferendo al dispositivo un aspetto premium che si sposa perfettamente con l'ergonomia studiata. È leggero ma robusto, facile da tenere in mano per lunghe sessioni di lettura senza affaticamento. La parte posteriore testurizzata offre un'ottima presa, scongiurando scivolamenti accidentali. Il design compatto e bilanciato contribuisce a un'esperienza d'uso estremamente confortevole, rendendolo l'ideale per la lettura in mobilità o comodamente seduti sul divano. Libertà nell'Approccio ai Contenuti: Uno degli aspetti più apprezzabili del Kobo Clara Colour è la sua filosofia aperta per quanto riguarda l'approvvigionamento dei contenuti. Niente Ecosistemi Chiusi: Non si è costretti a un unico store o formato proprietario. Questa libertà è un enorme vantaggio, permettendoti di caricare facilmente eBook, fumetti o altri documenti da diverse fonti, senza preoccuparti di compatibilità o DRM restrittivi (ove non presenti per legge). Questo apre un mondo di possibilità, ampliando a dismisura la tua libreria digitale. Oltre le Aspettative: Cosa Rende il Kobo Clara Colour Unico Oltre agli aspetti già menzionati, ci sono altri dettagli che arricchiscono l'esperienza d'uso e confermano il Kobo Clara Colour come un eReader di punta. Il Colore: La resa del colore, pur non essendo brillante come un tablet, è sorprendente per un e-ink. Le illustrazioni di fumetti, le copertine dei libri o i grafici in PDF prendono vita con sfumature delicate ma ben distinguibili, aggiungendo una nuova dimensione alla lettura senza compromettere il comfort visivo. Batteria a Lunga Durata: La durata della batteria è eccezionale, una caratteristica fondamentale per un eReader. Puoi portarlo con te per giorni, anche settimane, senza la preoccupazione di doverlo ricaricare frequentemente, il che lo rende perfetto per viaggi o lunghe sessioni di lettura. Resistenza all'Acqua: La certificazione di resistenza all'acqua aggiunge un ulteriore livello di tranquillità. Leggere a bordo piscina, in vasca da bagno o in spiaggia non è più un problema, liberandoti dalla preoccupazione di schizzi accidentali. In sintesi, il Kobo Clara Colour è un eReader che non si limita a promettere, ma mantiene le sue promesse, offrendo un'esperienza di lettura superiore. La combinazione di un software intelligente, un design curato, materiali di qualità e la libertà nell'accesso ai contenuti lo rende uno strumento indispensabile per ogni appassionato lettore. È un investimento che vale la pena fare per chi cerca un dispositivo affidabile, versatile e veramente appagante.

echt een geweldige e-reader. De grootte is voor mij perfect. De knopjes maken het erg makkelijk om een pagina om te slaan en de covers van de boeken in kleuren zien is erg fijn. zeker aan te raden

Ho comprato il Kobo Libra Colour e mi ha davvero impressionato. Lo schermo a colori è un grande plus: i fumetti, i libri illustrati e le note a colori si leggono benissimo e sembrano naturali. È leggero e comodo da tenere in mano anche per molte ore. La batteria dura tantissimo, così posso leggere per giorni senza ricaricare. La luce frontale regolabile è dolce e non affatica gli occhi, sia di giorno che di sera a letto. La gestione degli ebook è semplice e versatile, supporta molti formati e si sincronizza bene con l’ecosistema Kobo. In sintesi, un eReader davvero ben fatto: pratico, elegante e con caratteristiche che migliorano davvero l’esperienza di lettura. Lo consiglio a chi ama leggere in mobilità!

Ammetto di non essere un esperto di ebook reader perchè ho sempre letto tutto su telefono. Avendo un pieghevole samsung leggevo sullo schermo aperto ed era una bellezza. Ma ho deciso di provare e la mia ricerca online mi ha portato a questo dispositivo. Non ho metri di paragone quindi essendo il primo che provo, ma basandomi sulle varie recensioni online posso dire che è uno dei migliori. Dipende sempre da cosa cercate ovviamente. Molti si buttano sul Kindle ma è vero che il Kindle è un po' come un sistema Apple, ovvero troppo "brandizzato" (passatemi il termine). Nel senso che sostanzialmente Amazon gestisce tutto e non hai libertà. Con questo invece puoi collegare diverse librerie e inoltre collegare dropbox e google drive in modo da caricare ebook anche da altre fonti condividendo direttamente i file epub, pdf, cbr e via discorrendo. Molto comodi i tasti fisici per scorrere le pagine, devo dire che si sente la mancanza dei tasti fisici al giorno d'oggi. Esteticamente si presenta molto bene, è sottile e leggero e ha una ergonomia che lo fa tenere molto bene in mano come se teneste proprio un libricino. Guardando lo schermo ti da proprio l'impressione di avere davanti le pagine di un libro. Ora io non sono uno di quelli che ne giudicano la definizione e menate di questo tipo, non ho uno sguardo bionico e non vedo i pixel, le risoluzioni e queste cose qui, io ho un prodotto in mano, lo guardo e mi piace PUNTO, senza fare questi paragoni inutili. La vista non si affatica anche grazie alla regolazione automatica dello schermo che cambia la tonalità in base alla luce e all'orario (si può impostare tra automatica e manuale quindi anche se la volete tenere totalmente BIANCA sparata come faccio io in piena notte ben venga). Il pennino funziona che è una meraviglia. A tempo perso sono uno scrittore e prendo ispirazione da molti dei libri che leggo, quindi mi trovo spesso e volentieri a sottolineare passaggi dei libri e prendere appunti a penna. Inoltre scrivere è così comodo e scorrevole che ho aperto anche un paio di block notes che uso come diario personale e blocco appunti per le mie storie quando magari sono in giro e vengo colto da ispirazione. Giudizio finale? Lo amo, lo adoro e da quando mi è arrivato non mi ci sono ancora separato. Un prodotto che consiglio a chiunque stia cercando un ebook personalizzabile e completo e in generale un fidato compagno di lettura. CONSIGLIATISSIMO!!!!