Kobo Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | 32GB of Storage | Black

Go for it, integration of loading google Drive file give it's superiority over kindle paperwhite it's worth the price, brightness is good, battery life last for more than enough and it's easy to use. Everything is best.

I had a Kindle basic from long long back and wanted to update it to newer model, possibly with buttons like Kindle Oasis, however Oasis has been out of commission and it was not renewed in newer line-ups of Amazon kindle. The ones which were updated was not having a good feedback from users. Hence I decided to go for Kobo Libra Color(KLC). Here are my thoughts. PROS:- 1. KLC is a color version with physical buttons and the colors are good enough for e-ink technology and please so not expect the tablet like quality in this. Colors are vivid and comics look as good as you can get with this technology(see images). Also you can get even more vivid colors by switching developer mode on. 2. Battery backup is excellent(a week or two probably) with normal reading(couple of hours a day) and even better if the content is pure black and white(B&W). Color has lower dpi but B&W is excellent. 3. You can use stylus for annotating and drawing directly on the book. It also has notebook feature. 4. If there is a screen door effect(search for this term) then either I don't have that issue or it really doesn't matter because it is not at all noticeable. 5. Like I said physical buttons are a god-send and very handy. 6. You use google drive or Dropbox for very easy file transfer. You can also use applications to make it very easy as well. 7. PDFs work very well so epubs is not the only supported format. While you can annotate on PDF file, you can't highlight on the PDFs like you do on epubs(this is because PDFs are basically like images with no text layer) CONS:- 1. You lose the variety that Amazon kindle offers with its large selection of books and also in half the price that Kobo will offer. Regional books will not be found on Kobo and if it is there there it will more expensive than what Amazon offers. A work around is that you can buy on Amazon and convert it to epubs and use it on Kobo. Amazon has that facility. 2. Kindle unlimited is yet another thing you might miss if you use that(I didn't). 3. I don't know if Kobo has service centers in India so that another thing you might have to keep in mind. Final Verdict: Go for it if it is in your budget, it is worth it. Update: Battery backup is even better than I initially said. With an hour of reading daily it can last for around 20+ days. If you faster drain of battery, check the ebooks for some error in Calibre application. Update (23/10/2025) : Amazon no longer allows you to download the books like earlier (atleast I don't know of any method, easy or not, that works), so you won't be able to buy the books here and read it in Kobo any longer. Since this could be an issue for some, I thought I should update this review.

Great Product! Specially want to read comics and Mangas. Also good for taking occasional notes.

I’m happy to have bought this product, and I’ve been using it smoothly for over a month now. There are no issues with charging or battery life—over the last 45 days, I’ve had to charge it only twice. I’ve also noticed that it doesn’t strain my eyes, which makes reading very comfortable. However, I’ve observed a problem when reading Bengali books. The device doesn’t render complex Bengali characters properly (letters that combine to form conjunct characters). Instead of displaying them as a single combined glyph, the characters appear broken, which affects the reading experience. I tried downloading and installing Bengali fonts, but that didn’t solve the issue. I have shared this feedback with the Kobo team, and they responded that they will try to address the problem in their next update.

Our daughter ordered the e reader after seeing the description, the first one had a black spot on the display, second had a blackout area and the last one attempt came with a couple of dead pixels at this point it was close to 4 months of waiting and finally said that is it. We got a full refund but the hopes were let down.

Simply amazing product. I love my Kobo. I can read books from my google drive. The batter lasts for around a week or more even if I read 3-4 hours everyday. Doesn’t strain my eyes. You can highlight lines, book mark pages, add notes, look up a word in dictionary. Doesn't reflect light. Value for money.

Purchasing the Kobo Plus has been one of my best decisions this year. The reading experience is exceptional—it's so immersive and comfortable that I find myself reading more than ever. From the seamless delivery to the device's flawless performance, everything has been perfect. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Pros: · Superior Reading Experience: The screen is easy on the eyes, making long reading sessions incredibly comfortable and enjoyable. · Sleek & User-Friendly: The device is intuitive and responsive, with a design that's a pleasure to hold. · Encourages Reading Habit: The overall quality and comfort have genuinely motivated me to read continuously. · Hassle-Free Delivery: The purchasing and delivery process was smooth and efficient. Cons: · N/A for Now: Based on my initial experience, I haven't encountered any significant drawbacks. The product has fully met my expectations

So far, the Libra Colour works really well, perfect for syncing my libby books, or via Google Drive/Dropbox. Libby/Overdrive syncing is NOT available in India, unless your billing address is set to an address where it is available. Battery life, brightness and ease of use is fantastic. The colour screen is not a big premium worth paying, but a nice-to-have feature nevertheless.