The colour screen does have some benefits ; The software is really good and has many features not available on Kindle devices ; Proper page-turn buttons

The whole package is expensive ; Kobo store is hard to navigate and not as good as Amazon’s alternative

As an alternative to Amazon’s Kindle range and a first-generation mainstream colour e-reader, the Kobo LIbra Colour is a winner in just about every area. The software is packed with features you’ll want to use and the colour screen makes more types of...

Responsive color display ; Compact and lightweight ; Good battery life ; Relatively affordable

6 inches can be too small for some users ; Black-and-white text lacks contrast

The Kobo Clara Colour’s claim to fame is that it’s a relatively affordable entry point to color ereaders. Throw in the fact that it’s got an eco-conscious build and repair kits to extend its life, there’s definitely value here. It’s also waterproof and...

Good size for portability and usability ; Relatively affordable for a color ereader ; Full writing features ; Repair kits available

Couple of functions suffer from lag ; Stylus sold separately

The Kobo Libra line of ereaders has consistently been TechRadar’s pick of the best ereader for years, and the Kobo Libra Colour continues that trend. While its color screen and the addition of writing features are excellent updates by themselves, this...

Color screen! Physical page-turn buttons. Waterproof. Notebooks for writing or drawing. Repairable.

Expensive. Need the Stylus 2 to get the most out of all functions. Kobo library isn’t as good as Kindle’s.

Physical buttons streamline navigation ; Portable, ergonomic build ; Color enhances the user interface and reading experience ; Open ecosystem offers versatility ; Waterproof

Kobo Stylus 2 costs extra and needs refinement ; Online access still in beta

If you’re deep into the Amazon ecosystem, the Kobo Libra Colour might feel like a step away from the convenience of Kindle’s integration across apps and devices. However, if you’re looking for an alternative to Amazon that offers the novelty of...

Color E Ink panel is great ; Physical buttons are fabulous ; Adjustable warm light ; Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity ; Amazing battery life ; Libby and Overdrive integration+

Kobo ebook store isn't anywhere as extensive as Amazon ; Plastic design doesn't have the same in-hand feel as the Oasis

The Libra Colour has all the ingredients to make a great e-reader. It has a 7-inch panel, Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, physical page turn buttons, and a warm light feature that's ideal to use at night. The battery lasts two weeks even with heavy...

+ Color E-Ink display ; + IPX8 water resistance ; + Lightweight & compact ; + Drawing/writing support

- No headphone jack ; - Kobo Stylus 2 is an add-on option

Wanted more than just grayscales out of an e-reader? The Kobo Libra Color will make your reading and writing experience just a bit more colorful.

Color! On E ink! ; Lightweight despite screen size ; Integrated cloud storage with Dropbox and Google Drive ; Stylus is supported

Stylus is a separate purchase ; Kobo UI has a few quirks

If you are a dedicated consumer of illustration- and photograph-based media and don't want to spend $350+ for a color E ink tablet — as you would with the Libra Colour's closest competitor, the Boox Tab Mini C — then you should buy (or preorder) the...