The Kobo Libra Colour is a premium eReader that delivers a full colour reading experience with the clarity of a high-contrast eInk display. This device brings colour to your margins and notes, helping you annotate, organize, and highlight with ease, making it ideal for readers who want to study, annotate, or simply enjoy vivid visuals while reading. Designed for comfortable reading, it suits everyday book lovers who want a more immersive, colour-focused experience.
Key benefits
- 7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 display with a soothing colour palette for vibrant book covers, illustrations, and notes
- No glare in sunlight and a tactile, ergonomic design with page-turn buttons for comfortable long reading sessions
- Kobo Stylus 2 compatibility enables colour markups and highlights (stylus sold separately)
- Integrated notebooks with cloud backup and connections to Dropbox or Google Drive for easy idea capture
- IPX8 waterproof rating provides protection against accidental splashes and brief immersion (up to 60 minutes at 2 metres)
- Massive storage options and battery life: store up to 24,000 eBooks or 150 Kobo Audiobooks with 32GB, and up to 40 days of battery life on a single charge
- OverDrive and Libby integration lets you borrow library titles in select regions
- Built-in Google Drive and Dropbox make adding personal files effortless
Key components and why they matter
- 7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 display — renders full colour while preserving the glare-free, paper-like reading experience you expect from eReaders.
- 32GB storage — enables a large library of eBooks and audiobooks (up to 24,000 eBooks or 150 audiobooks).
- Bluetooth wireless technology — facilitates Kobo Audiobooks playback and wireless accessories.
- Waterproof IPX8 rating — designed to withstand accidental immersion in water for up to 60 minutes at 2 metres.
- Recycled and ocean-bound plastics — reflects Kobo’s sustainability commitments and durable build.
- Kobo Cloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox integration — keeps your notes, documents, and reading materials accessible across devices.
- Kobo Stylus 2 compatibility — enables rich colour markup and note-taking within eBooks and notebooks (stylus sold separately).
Usage and suitability
This device is ideal for readers who want a colour-enhanced reading experience, whether for fiction, non-fiction, or study. It supports personal notes, highlights, and colour annotations to help you remember meaningful moments. The Kobo Libra Colour is designed for long reading sessions, with adjustable fonts, margins, and a night-friendly ComfortLight PRO to reduce blue light over time. It is suitable for readers who value a versatile ecosystem, including library borrowing and cloud-backed notes.
Follow the included product instructions for battery charging, display adjustments, and connecting to your library or cloud services. This eReader is also repairable to extend its life, aligning with Kobo’s sustainability practices.
Note: Kobo Stylus 2 is sold separately. OverDrive availability varies by country.
Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always read and follow the product label. Consult a healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.
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