I've always used Kindle e-readers kind of by default, and when I was considering upgrading to the Oasis from my basic Kindle a friend mentioned the Kobo Libra. My only complaint about the Oasis is that it feels a bit too much like a tablet rather than an e-reader, maybe a weird complaint to have but I use my iPad everyday for work and don't want my leisure time to feel like more of the same device. So I was hoping with the plastic build that the Kobo Libra might offer me more of a 'best of both' situation, with the body of my basic Kindle but the functionality of the Oasis, and actually that's exactly what it is.
Its a really nice e-reader, the screen offers much higher contrast than other devices, I love the buttons which have sadly become a premium, and despite being made of plastic it still feels really substantial and not cheap. Its a little bit bigger and thicker than Kindles, which I imagine will only be enhanced with a case added but it's not a huge deal.
It turns out the only thing I can't get on with is the operating system. Whilst my Kindle library can be side loaded onto the device, it means losing a lot of funtionality and not being able to use Amazon's cloud. There's a lot of perks I love about getting books actually on to my Kindle that I didn't appreciate until I tried using this. Also to be honest I'm not sure how I feel about buying books from the Kobo store and locking myself in to yet another ecosystem that I might want to change again further down the road. Sometimes it's best to just stick to what you already know.
If you're not in the Kindle ecosystem though then I can't recommend this device enough.
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A go-anywhere design sure to make a splashKobo Libra 2 is fully waterproof* with a glare-free 7" screen and the latest E Ink technology. *Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water |
Listen at your leisureEnjoy Kobo Audiobooks* with Bluetooth wireless technology. *Audiobooks available only in select countries. Bluetooth wireless headphones or speaker required. |
Full of possibilities—and up to 24,000 booksKobo Libra 2 comes with 32GB of storage, enough to hold your entire library. |
Your eReader, your story
The next-generation Kobo Libra 2 is the embodiment of your reading style. With more storage, a faster E Ink screen, and Bluetooth wireless technology so you can listen to Kobo Audiobooks*, Kobo Libra 2 is an integral part of your rich reading life.
*Audiobooks available only in select countries. Bluetooth wireless headphones or speaker required.
How can Kobo Libra 2 take your reading life even further?
- Ergonomic design with landscape mode and page-turn buttons
- ComfortLight PRO with blue light reduction
- Battery life that lasts for weeks
- Save and read online articles with Pocket
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| Kobo Libra 2 | Kobo Elipsa Pack | Kobo Clara HD | Kobo Nia | |
| Screen size & type | 7” HD E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen | 10.3” E Ink Carta1200 touchscreen | 6” HD E Ink Carta touchscreen | 6” E Ink Carta touchscreen |
| Screen resolution | 300 PPI | 227 PPI | 300 PPI | 212 PPI |
| Landscape mode | Yes | No | No | No |
| Page-turn buttons | Yes | No | No | No |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| Dropbox support | No | Yes | No | No |
| Battery life | Weeks of battery life* | Weeks of battery life* | Weeks of battery life* | Weeks of battery life* |
| Waterproof | Yes | No | No | No |
| Light | ComfortLight PRO – adjust brightness and colour temperature for blue light reduction | ComfortLight – one colour light to adjust brightness | ComfortLight PRO – adjust brightness and colour temperature for blue light reduction | ComfortLight – one colour light to adjust brightness |
| Size | 144.6 x 161.6 x 9 mm | 193 x 227.5 x 7.6 mm | 110 x 159.6 x 8.35 mm | 112.4 x 159.3 x 9.2 mm |
Customer reviews
A really good E reader, Arrived today, so far I'm so happy with this, on bootup had to do a few updates, I would say it is a little laggy, after the updates thou seems to run alot smoother, buttons are a little bit hard to press, but not that noticeable, tried the audiobook function and Bluetooth capility. Wow really good. And pleasure to read books aswell. Would certainly recommend.
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