

📚 Elevate your reading game—color, comfort, and waterproof freedom in one sleek device!
The Kobo Libra Colour is a premium 7-inch eReader featuring a glare-free Kaleido™ 3 color E Ink display, IPX8 waterproof rating, and 32GB storage capacity. Designed for professionals who crave both style and substance, it supports audiobooks, dark mode, and Kobo Stylus 2 for colorful annotations. Lightweight and ergonomic with physical page-turn buttons, it offers weeks of battery life and seamless integration with Kobo Plus and local libraries, making it the ultimate all-weather reading companion.










| ASIN | B0CZXX465Z |
| Batteries | 1 C batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,519 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #17 in eBook Readers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,220) |
| Date First Available | April 5, 2024 |
| Department | unisex |
| Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
| Item model number | N428-KU-BK-K-CK |
| Manufacturer | Rakuten Kobo |
| Product Dimensions | 5.69 x 0.33 x 6.34 inches |
P**A
GET IT, YOU WON'T REGRET IT
December 2025: I have only had this thing for about one week so take my review with a grain of salt. I ABSOLUTELY love it! I think it is one of THE best purchases I've ever made. I did a lot of research on this device before I bought it (not so much on other e-readers) and I found that all the features that this thing had to offer was something I absolutely wanted! As you can see I've already added over 500 books to my reader and it still has 18.5GB still available for content! And I added a lot of manga volumes so I'm very happy there's still a lot of space left! (FYI, total storage is 32GB) I even added Sudoku books, coloring books, and crossword puzzles on this device in hopes of using it instead of bringing my Sudoku out to places since it can be written on, to be honest I don't know how well these types of books will work as I don't have a pen yet to test out the writing feature but I imagine that it'll work just fine. The only thing that might not work as well as I hope MIGHT be the coloring feature, as this isn't a coloring device it's a "mark up and annotate" device, but I figure I like to just fiddle around sometimes while I'm out and about and I don't need something perfect to color, I just need to keep my hands busy. And if the coloring doesn't work as I planned I bet the puzzles and Sudoku will work just fine for times I don't necessarily want to read. But I have hundreds of regular books and manga's I can read if all else fails! So I'm not worried! I wanted an e-reader so I don't spend so much time on my phone doom-scrolling. I also thought this might save the wallet and physical space in the long run as I won't be buying as many books and having to store them since this device connects to my local library and I can check out books! There's a couple things I don't like about this reader, when I imported my e-books all the covers were all sorts of different sizes, and it drove me absolutely nuts, so I stuck my books in Calibre and had all the covers sized as 1072x1448, if you have Calibre get the "resize cover" plugin and select all your books and set it to this size and it'll automatically set all your covers to this size and that way it'll fit perfectly on your screen and also make all the covers the same size when you are browsing your library. As for the battery life, I really need to let it drain the majority of the way down and then charge it again to actually start seeing how accurate this device is in terms of how long it'll last. Because this device is so new to me and I'm just so excited I think the device's battery drain is a bit more at the moment, for example, I've only read on it for a total of 8.5 hours and I charged it pretty much completely yesterday but the total reading time was in the span of the last few days except this morning it's already at 75% so I think I've just been doing a lot of fiddling around with it to make the battery drain. haha. So I'll update battery later. I love the physical buttons on this device and the fact that it also is a touch screen. It gives me multiple ways to turn the page. I mainly use the buttons as I'm more comfortable with those than touching the screen, I do a lot of reading in the bed and the buttons are great for lazy page turning, I just position my hand on a button and get comfortable and it works perfectly. I love the size of this thing, it's not too big and not too small either, and I can zoom in or out on books, it also remembers the zoom for each book, for example, if I zoom up really close to my Sudoku puzzle and then go to a regular book it won't be super zoomed up, which I really appreciate this small detail! Because that would be super annoying to zoom back and forth from book to book. I will come on here and update my review when I get a pen and tell you how well it works on my stuff. UPDATE (still December 2025): I got the Metapen M1 and have been using it with my Kobo, I love writing on it but the only thing I don't like is the palm action, I have switched it to "swipe to turn page" and also turned off "pinch to zoom" and my palm still reacts to the screen which is very annoying but other than that the pen with the device is great! As you can see in my images I do Sudoku on it when I don't want to read. I also have coloring books on there, just take picture of your coloring book pages and stick it in a document, I use Canva at 1072x1448 document size and then export the document as a PDF and stick it on the eReader. As you can see I colored very little of the coloring page, it is great but I don't see myself doing too much coloring as I don't have that much time on my hands but have it on there JUST IN CASE I am bored, haha. I've even added habit, gratitude journals just to help me keep track of things since I plan on carrying this device with me EVERYWHERE I go. It's almost like my new phone without all the notifications and doom-scrolling social media stuff. After using the device for a bit longer I noticed it would be nice if they added just a LOCK all rotate feature, meaning they do have a lock rotate but it only locks orientation, like if I turn the device sideways it may not rotate but if I turn it completely upside down it will rotate, sometimes I don't want it to rotate AT ALL. Also, another cool feature would be to JUST have pen usage and turn off all touch controls and only use buttons to turn page and then using the pen to do stuff and if I want my touch controls back on then a button on the pen could pull up the menu and then I can just navigate to the "turn touch back on" type of thing....but I imagine this might be hard to do, I just hate my palm reaction so much, I do have one of those drawing gloves but the material still reacts to this screen so that didn't help much and I hate writing in a hovering position, my handwriting looks awful if I have to hover. But overall I still absolutely love this little e-reader and I hope it lasts me for MANY MANY years!
T**L
Kobo Libra Color is Worth Your Money
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I’m so glad I bought the Kobo Libra Color—it’s a product that’s on par, if not better, than the Kindle. One feature I absolutely love is the page-turn buttons; they add such a satisfying, tactile experience. It’s also incredibly lightweight and easy to handle. The color display is another highlight—it really enhances my reading experience, making it feel more like holding a real book. The battery life is excellent, and I find myself using this e-reader more than my Kindle now. Adjusting the screen brightness is also much more intuitive compared to the Kindle. Overall, in my opinion, this is the superior option. I’m so glad there’s a great alternative to the Amazon brand. The ironic part? The Kobo Libra Color is actually priced cheaper on Amazon than on the Kobo site!
D**A
Better device, and service environment
Better than my Amazon device, any day of the week. It's not locked down, and it has buttons! It has more features, it's easier to borrow from my library, I can cloud upload anything I want via Google. Build quality feels good. No creaking sounds, no "ghosting" on the screen, the larger than average screen, and it turns pages faster than I could with a book
T**A
Absolutely wonderful
Pros: Super simple to setup. When I say setup in including overdrive (if you don’t know it’s a way to check out library book virtually. I don’t have a physical card just an online card) Online book portals like project Gutenberg are a breeze. It uses google drive or drop box to sync. No more downloading to computer and then moving over Page turn buttons (yay) and they flip if you are left or right handed. And the buttons are snappy and responsive. It’s an ereader of course the color isn’t on the same level for a lot of electronics but for the purpose it serves it’s perfectly suitable. I LOVE I didn’t have to pay a premium price to remove ads. battery life is pretty good if you don’t have WiFi turned on. If you like to pay the subscription it’s 7.99 a month for ebooks and 9.99 for ebook and audio book. And I did a free month and the selection is pretty stellar. I think the thing I like the most is the integrity of the company not wanting to create highway robbery with prices and features. Cons I like the idea of the journaling and notes but I feel like the stylus is a bit expensive. Granted I have an iPad Pro but the kobo is obviously smaller and easier for simple lists. I’ve been told there are aftermarket stylus but I have not looked. The cases available have no way to store the stylus. I’m not a fan of the natural light option. I use it I just have the auto feature turned off. My opinion: I am honestly relieved to be moved off of the kindle platform. I hav no complaints at all.
L**.
رااائع حجمه و القراءة فيه ممتعه. شريته بسبب اني ابغى كيندل اوياسس ويكون ملون
M**T
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.
B**E
Fine ereader easy to handle, long battery time.
N**A
Mooie reader . Heel content
J**E
Heerlijk lezen. Leuk met kleur. Helemaal goed.
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