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product_id: 370149172
title: "Kobo Libra 2"
brand: "kobo"
price: "RM2176"
currency: MYR
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reviews_count: 8
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# Fully waterproof for worry-free reading 7" HD E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen Bluetooth-enabled audiobook playback Kobo Libra 2

**Brand:** kobo
**Price:** RM2176
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📚 Elevate your reading game—anytime, anywhere, rain or shine!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kobo Libra 2 by kobo
- **How much does it cost?** RM2176 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/370149172-kobo-libra-2)

## Best For

- kobo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kobo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Audiobooks on the Go:** Seamlessly switch between reading and listening with Bluetooth support for Kobo Audiobooks—perfect for multitasking pros.
- • **Massive 32GB Storage:** Carry up to 24,000 eBooks and 150 audiobooks in your pocket—your entire library, always at your fingertips.
- • **Glare-Free 7" HD Display:** Experience crisp, fast page turns with deep contrast—no more eye strain or annoying reflections.
- • **Ergonomic & Adaptable Design:** Comfort meets convenience with tactile page-turn buttons, landscape mode, and a textured grip made for your busy lifestyle.
- • **Blue Light Reduction & Dark Mode:** Read late into the night without sacrificing sleep quality thanks to adjustable brightness and soothing color temperature.

## Overview

The Kobo Libra 2 is a premium 7-inch eReader featuring a glare-free HD E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen with fast refresh and deep contrast. Designed for comfort and versatility, it offers tactile page-turn buttons, landscape reading, and a textured grip. Its ComfortLight PRO technology reduces blue light and supports Dark Mode for eye-friendly night reading. Fully waterproof and equipped with Bluetooth for audiobook playback, it stores up to 32GB of content—enough for 24,000 eBooks or 150 audiobooks—making it the ultimate companion for busy, style-conscious readers.

## Description

Shop Kobo Libra 2 | eReader | 7” Waterproof Touchscreen| Glare-Free | Adjustable Brightness and Color Temperature | Blue Light Reduction | eBooks | WIFI | 32 GB of Storage | Carta E Ink Technology | Black. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: A Fantastic eReader – Especially If You Use Libby/Overdrive a Lot! - SUMMARY One of the best eReaders available thanks to its comfortable design, great customisation options, excellent battery life, and fantastic library integration. You just need to find a library in the UK that supports Libby or Overdrive. FULL REVIEW The Kobo is designed for convenience in almost every aspect. The curved design makes it comfortable to hold and the buttons are exactly where my thumbs end up. I use the buttons to turn pages all the time and never need to tap the screen anymore. They offer good travel but are not loud and clicky, so they don't get annoying when you read (especially at night). I also like that the Libra 2 is waterproof so you can read in the bath, if you want. That's where the buttons really come in handy, since tapping the screen doesn't always work when it's wet. The size is also ideal because the 7-inch screen feels massive and comfortable to read on, but the Libra 2 is small enough to fit in (most of) my pockets. The screen refreshes quickly and there's no lag moving between pages or the overall system UI. The backlight gets plenty bright, and I love that you can change the temperature. So you can make it warm/yellow when reading in the evening, and make it cool/white when reading during the day. I also love that you get the option for Dark Mode, which makes the text white and the pages black (great for reading at night). There are also a bunch of text customisation options to make the reading experience the best for your needs. You can read in 4 orientations, with an option to invert the buttons if you're reading it “upside down” (i.e., holding it in your other hand). I read in landscape a lot, which I didn't think I would when I first got the device. But it's really comfortable when holding the Libra 2 with 2 hands. The textured finish at the back definitely helps with the comfort and grip. Arguably the best thing about the Libra 2 is that it works with Libby/Overdrive! So you can get books from your library directly onto the Libra 2. You can also get magazines, comics, and graphic novels. Unfortunately, there aren't that many libraries in the UK that support Libby. But there are libraries in the US that offer international membership for a small fee. You can also listen to audiobooks using Bluetooth headphones with the Libra 2, but it only supports audiobooks you buy from the Kobo store. It would have been cool if it worked with audiobooks you can get from the library. The Libra 2 charges using USB C and the battery lasts a long time. I can go almost a month on a single charge, reading for an hour or so every night before bed. Getting back up to 100% takes close to an hour.
Review: Perfect - I love reading. I started reading regularly when I was a young teenager, and it's something that has remained a regular hobby well into my adult life. Unfortunately, in my early twenties, I was diagnosed with a fairly aggressive type of inflammatory arthritis. Since then, holding a book as become progressively more difficult, and I found myself regularly reading ePUBs on my mobile phone. While my mobile phone still allowed me to continue to read, it wasn't an ideal solution for several reasons. Over time, I began considering getting eReader and I eventually ended up getting this Kobo Libra 2. In terms of build-quality, the device feels fantastic. It feels sturdy yet lightweight. I'm able to read for extended periods of time without discomfort, which is something I've not been able to do with paperbacks for quite some time. My favourite physical feature of the device is the inclusion of two fairly large buttons that make turning the page very straightforward and accessible. Setting up the Libra 2 was very straightforward. I moved my collection of ePUB files onto the device fairly easily and quickly through the use of my computer, but there were also options to connect various cloud storage environments to the device as well. Eventually, I did follow some of the articles I saw relating to Kobos online and used software such as Calibre to help manage my growing library better. I'd recommend reading some of the many guides on the internet surrounding this, as there are various benefits relating to book formatting for doing so if you are using ePUBs. Overall, while the successor to the Libra 2 is now on the market (Libra Colour), the Libra 2 is still an absolutely wonderful device that has allowed me to continue reading comfortably. I'm slightly annoyed that the Libra Colour was announced very shortly after I purchased this, but it does not take away any enjoyment I get from my Libra 2.

## Features

- 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 & 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 - Kobo Libra 2's improved 7" HD E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen delivers a faster display, quicker page turns, and deeper contrast. Always glare- free—unlike your smartphone or tablet. ComfortLight PRO's adjustable brightness and blue light reduction technology limits eyestrain and lets you read well into the night, without affecting your sleep. Dark Mode offers the option of white text on a black background.
- 𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 - Kobo Libra 2's ergonomic design feels good in your hands. Keep the story moving by swiping the touchscreen or use the page-turn buttons when one of those hands is full. You also have the option to read in landscape mode. Whether it's post-workout, on the bus, or nursing your little one back to sleep, the Kobo Libra 2 eReader with page turn buttons is made to fit your busy life.
- 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 - Kobo Libra 2 supports Kobo Audiobooks* with Bluetooth wireless technology. Think of it as a hands-free reading option, for those super busy days.
- 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙** - You can take your story to the park, the beach, the tub, or even out in the rain with this waterproof eReader. Life happens, rain or shine, now your reading life can, too
- 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 - 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝟮𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 - Kobo Libra 2 comes with 32GB of storage, enough to hold your entire audiobook and eBook library. Take up to 24,000 eBooks, 150 Kobo Audiobooks, or a combination of both with you, everywhere you go. Whatever your latest read or listen, it's always on hand

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09HSRGZRL |
| Best Sellers Rank | 46,961 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 62 in eBook Readers |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | N418-KU-BK-K-EP |
| Manufacturer | Rakuten Kobo |
| Product Dimensions | 17.8 x 19.4 x 3 cm; 212.62 g |

## Product Details

- **Battery life:** 1728 Hours
- **Brand:** Kobo
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Display resolution:** 1264x1680
- **Display technology:** Electronic Ink
- **Included components:** eReader, adapters
- **Memory storage capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model name:** Kobo Libra 2
- **Screen size:** 7 Inches

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you use this reader to read books from a library using borrowbox?**
A: Not directly in the same way you can use Libby, and you can't download books from the phone app onto an ereader or sync your Kobo with Borrowbox automatically (all of which can be done with overdrive/libby). But you can read Borrowbox books on the Kobo if you access Borrowbox directly from your library's website on your PC. Ebooks can be downloaded and opened with Adobe Digital Editions (you'll need to download this and register if you don't already have it). Open ADE, connect your ereader, right click on the ebook and select 'copy to device'.

**Q: Does it rotate the screen so you can hold it either way up in either hand to use the page turn buttons?**
A: It will auto rotate the screen to which ever direction you hold it, there are also settings for just switching the buttons if required. As a left handed person I always have everything reversed and it works great.

**Q: Is there   available Russia or Ukraine language , and books**
A: Go to the kobo website and have a look for yourself. I'm sure there will be some.

**Q: Can you transfer files to the e-reader by using the usb port?  i would like to load pdf files**
A: Yes, you very simply just drag and drop, you don't even need to open up a specific folder, just drop it into the main Kobo folder that will appear on you PC when you plug it in. However, whilst Kobos can read PDFs, if the text is formatted into tables for example or you have a lot of images, ereaders (not just Kobo, Kindles too) are not the best device to view them. Unlike ebook files where you just choose to enlarge the text, to enlarge a PDF you need to sort of pinch in and zoom, then move around that page of the PDF using a sort of square. Because eink devices are made for page turns and not scrolling, this can feel quite laggy and clunky, especially if you have your device set to refresh often. The advantage of Kobo over Kindle in this respect though is that you can, to some extent, customise it, and apparently if you download and use KOreader, this can handle PDFs better although I have not tried it myself as I have no need of it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic eReader – Especially If You Use Libby/Overdrive a Lot!
*by Z***I on 6 July 2024*

SUMMARY One of the best eReaders available thanks to its comfortable design, great customisation options, excellent battery life, and fantastic library integration. You just need to find a library in the UK that supports Libby or Overdrive. FULL REVIEW The Kobo is designed for convenience in almost every aspect. The curved design makes it comfortable to hold and the buttons are exactly where my thumbs end up. I use the buttons to turn pages all the time and never need to tap the screen anymore. They offer good travel but are not loud and clicky, so they don't get annoying when you read (especially at night). I also like that the Libra 2 is waterproof so you can read in the bath, if you want. That's where the buttons really come in handy, since tapping the screen doesn't always work when it's wet. The size is also ideal because the 7-inch screen feels massive and comfortable to read on, but the Libra 2 is small enough to fit in (most of) my pockets. The screen refreshes quickly and there's no lag moving between pages or the overall system UI. The backlight gets plenty bright, and I love that you can change the temperature. So you can make it warm/yellow when reading in the evening, and make it cool/white when reading during the day. I also love that you get the option for Dark Mode, which makes the text white and the pages black (great for reading at night). There are also a bunch of text customisation options to make the reading experience the best for your needs. You can read in 4 orientations, with an option to invert the buttons if you're reading it “upside down” (i.e., holding it in your other hand). I read in landscape a lot, which I didn't think I would when I first got the device. But it's really comfortable when holding the Libra 2 with 2 hands. The textured finish at the back definitely helps with the comfort and grip. Arguably the best thing about the Libra 2 is that it works with Libby/Overdrive! So you can get books from your library directly onto the Libra 2. You can also get magazines, comics, and graphic novels. Unfortunately, there aren't that many libraries in the UK that support Libby. But there are libraries in the US that offer international membership for a small fee. You can also listen to audiobooks using Bluetooth headphones with the Libra 2, but it only supports audiobooks you buy from the Kobo store. It would have been cool if it worked with audiobooks you can get from the library. The Libra 2 charges using USB C and the battery lasts a long time. I can go almost a month on a single charge, reading for an hour or so every night before bed. Getting back up to 100% takes close to an hour.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect
*by R***. on 10 August 2024*

I love reading. I started reading regularly when I was a young teenager, and it's something that has remained a regular hobby well into my adult life. Unfortunately, in my early twenties, I was diagnosed with a fairly aggressive type of inflammatory arthritis. Since then, holding a book as become progressively more difficult, and I found myself regularly reading ePUBs on my mobile phone. While my mobile phone still allowed me to continue to read, it wasn't an ideal solution for several reasons. Over time, I began considering getting eReader and I eventually ended up getting this Kobo Libra 2. In terms of build-quality, the device feels fantastic. It feels sturdy yet lightweight. I'm able to read for extended periods of time without discomfort, which is something I've not been able to do with paperbacks for quite some time. My favourite physical feature of the device is the inclusion of two fairly large buttons that make turning the page very straightforward and accessible. Setting up the Libra 2 was very straightforward. I moved my collection of ePUB files onto the device fairly easily and quickly through the use of my computer, but there were also options to connect various cloud storage environments to the device as well. Eventually, I did follow some of the articles I saw relating to Kobos online and used software such as Calibre to help manage my growing library better. I'd recommend reading some of the many guides on the internet surrounding this, as there are various benefits relating to book formatting for doing so if you are using ePUBs. Overall, while the successor to the Libra 2 is now on the market (Libra Colour), the Libra 2 is still an absolutely wonderful device that has allowed me to continue reading comfortably. I'm slightly annoyed that the Libra Colour was announced very shortly after I purchased this, but it does not take away any enjoyment I get from my Libra 2.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Libby app could be better stocked but the Kobo Libra is great
*by E***2 on 17 May 2024*

I bought the Libra for the Libby app and was very disappointed to find that literally nothing that I actually want to read is on there. Thankfully I have a lot of my own ebooks to read. The only real criticism I have about this ebook reader is that to turn the page you should be able to use the top button by default, because my wrist hurts after reading for a few hours. It doesn't like twisting my thumb that way. Otherwise, the ease of adding books to the library, the ease of changing font sizes, the abundance of formats, the subtle and even lighting, the nice form factor (I really like the curved handhold), and the exceptional battery life makes this ebook reader a great buy. I have read fifteen books since I received it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kobo Ebook 2
- Kobo Stylus 2
- Stianiiie Case For Kobo Libra 2 Reinforced Corners 7” Cover for Kobo Libra 2 eReader Case

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