Kobo Libra Colour

7", 32 GB, Black
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Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
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Kobo presents the most fascinating eReader yet: the new Kobo Libra Colour. Personalise your margins with annotations, organise your thoughts and highlight important passages, now in colour. A single charge of the eReader lasts up to 40 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with 30% brightness of the front light and deactivated WiFi and Bluetooth wireless technology. Supported by the Kobo Stylus 2, you can now delve even deeper into your favourite stories by annotating noteworthy passages and highlighting important passages in your eBook standards.

Key specifications

Display functions
Frontlight, Rotatable
Screen type
E-Ink Kaleido
Interface
Bluetooth, USB, WLAN
Document format
CBR, CBZ, ePub, HTML, MOBI, PDF, RTF, TXT
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8
Operating system
Linux
Item number
44713498

General information

Manufacturer
Kobo
Category
eReaders
Manufacturer no.
N428-KU-BK-K-CK
Release date
30/4/2024

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

eReader properties

eReader functions
Audio books, Library, notes
Brand specific property
Non special offer
USB connector type
USB-C
Interface
Bluetooth, USB, WLAN
Operating system
Linux
Mobile processor
Marvell Dual Core
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Wi-fi frequency
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8

Display properties

Screen type
E-Ink Kaleido
Display size (inches)
7"
Image resolution
1264 x 1680 pixels
Pixel density
300 ppi
Display functions
Frontlight, Rotatable

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
32 GB
Memory
1 GB

Supported formats

Document format
CBR, CBZ, ePub, HTML, MOBI, PDF, RTF, TXT
Image file formats
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF), JPEG, PNG, Tagged Image File Format (tiff)

Battery properties

Battery life
20 h

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
161 mm
Width
144.60 mm
Height
8.30 mm
Weight
199.50 g

Package dimensions

Length
19.90 cm
Width
18.30 cm
Height
3.60 cm
Weight
383 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    0.9 %
  • 2.Kobo
    1.6 %
  • 3.Onyx
    1.7 %
  • 4.tolino
    3.2 %
  • 5.PocketBook
    3.5 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.PocketBook
    2 days
  • 2.Amazon
    3 days
  • 2.Kobo
    3 days
  • 4.Onyx
    6 days
  • 5.tolino
    11 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    2.4 %
  • 2.Kobo
    3.3 %
  • 3.tolino
    3.7 %
  • 4.PocketBook
    4.6 %
  • 5.Onyx
    7 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good90/100
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PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseAugust 2024
  • PositiveLarge, bright colour screen
  • PositiveOpen solution
  • PositiveInterface for new e-books
  • NegativeExpensive accessories
  • NegativeFew additional functions

If you are looking for an e-book reader with a 7-inch screen, the Kobo Libra Colour is an interesting candidate. Despite the colour screen, it is even cheaper than many of its competitors. However, if you prefer a smaller device at a lower price, the smaller Clara model is the better choice.

This test report belongs to a different type: Libra Colour (7", 32 GB, White)