Kobo Libra Colour REVIEW: The King of E-Readers?!

Rakuten Kobo’s first color e-readers, Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour, are here! In this video, I review the all new Kobo Libra Colour and go over my honest experience. Be sure to LIKE and subscribe!

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⏱️ Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Design
3:18 Display
5:39 User Interface
8:34 Performance
9:07 Battery Life
10:04 Worth It?

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[dsolis]

I have seen a lot of complains about the color that I can’t understand. The “news paper” look actually makes it easier to read. If you want a highly saturated color scheme, buy an iPad

[aimssssss]

i stopped looking on ebook readers before coz i want to highlight my books in different colors but damn this is a game changer i didn’t know an ebook reader like this would be out soon. thank u for this review!

[Claude-tjud]

Wow! Super great video. The best I've seen so far. Many thanks. You comforted my choice to pre-order the Libra Colour. I'm so eager to receive mine.

[markmoriarty]

I appreciate your review as I have viewed and read several others that were critical of the new Kobo Libra Colour mainly complaining about the degradation of the screen compared to the previous model. I had the previous Kobo Libra 2 and found the screen fine but its performance was slugish compared to the Kindle I got to replace it. Unfortunately I disliked the Kindle’s walled garden and wanted something more open. I tried an iPad Mini for 6 months and it was great, the screen was sharp and contrast was higher than e-ink. But, as I did most of my reading at night in the dark, I tired of the brightness of the LCD screen even with night shift, dark mode and brightness at zero! It was still annoying. So I was keen to try the colour Kobo. So I went to a shop and saw one in person and thought, “This is fine and sharp and bright enough without burning out my eyes, what were reviewers complaining about?” I can now read at night using dark mode with a setting of only 2% brightness. It is fine and my eyes enjoy the experience. And the responsiveness of the device is great, very snappy and quick. Much faster than the previous model. I don’t miss the iPad Mini at all. Also I can put whatever epubs I like onto it, not as restrictive as a Kindle. I like reading classic books and most of them are free. So if are hesitant about the new Kobo Libra Colour don’t be.

[opal]

This is the e-reader I've been waiting for. Good color, pen compatible, great OS. Even the screen refreshing looks faster and less strobe-y than its competitors.

[hannalisss]

I have always used Kobo and i bought my Clara one a few years ago so I have just preordered the Libra 2 Colour!!! CANT WAIT!!🥰🥰🥰

[marcosv]

Great review. Really covered what this eReader is for and its pros/cons vs. the older Readers. Next time I get asked which eReader to buy, I'll refer them to this video as a required data point.

[subhareadsbooks]

This is so helpful! Thank you! I ordered my library color tonight!!!

[CaffeinatedBookwoorm]

Looks like I’m switching from kindle. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! The scribe was just too big for me and I love taking notes

[tonigee]

First!! I can’t wait to get mine, I got it in white

[TarisRedwing]

You should show more shots of readers with the back light off and outside in full sunlight so we can see what that readability would look like and show off it's paper like qualities.

[pspsmallz]

Finally a real review of this, even if it's a short one. Every other video by everyone is just an unboxing one pretty much.

[pjlacey]

Thanks for the review. I’ve always been a Kobo fan over my Kindle. Can’t wait to get one.

[smithmal]

Thanks for this content, it is much appreciated. I love the fact that you got it in black. It really makes the colors pop and reduces the perception of how dark the display is without backlighting due to the inherent darkening that Kaleido 3 technology causes on an e-ink display.
Couple of questions:
1. I know you mentioned how good the battery life is for the device, but how about for the stylus?
2. I'm very impressed with how affordable Kobo kept the Libra Colour however I can't say the same for the stylus. Is it really worth $70 or are their cheaper better options?
3. Thoughts about the sleep cover? You didn't really discuss the cover and I was wondering if it can be used as a stand.
4. This is the first I'm hearing that the Libra Colour can only provide sound if playing Kobo audible books. So does that mean if I wanted to side-load some music files that I could listen to in the background it would be a "no-go?"

[davidrutledge]

Excellent review. I have the first Libra and it is really perfection in terms of being light weight and easy to hold and easy to change pages with the buttons positioned where they are.
Unfortunately, writing on smooth glass or glass-like plastic is a huge mistake in the design of many e-ink devices, and this one falls into that category.

[primate]

Thanks for the review mate. Excellent video. I just preordered after your video.

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[Tonette]

You have not address the screen difference if compared to the Libra 2 with the lights off. I have a Libra 2 and a Boox Note Air 3, that's why I'm curious if the Kobo Libra Colour has a much darker screen vis-a-vis the black and white Libra 2 like all color e-readers?

[Sepu]

Great review man! very detailed and thanks for focusing on the comics too! :D

[weirdfi]

Hm, thank you for pointing out it only supports Kobo audio books!
I'll have to think on which one I'd still prefer to try