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Kobo Libra 2 | eReader | 7” Glare Free Touchscreen | Waterproof | Adjustable Brightness and Color Temperature | Blue Light Reduction | eBooks | WiFi | 32GB of Storage | Carta E Ink Technology | Black
Brand | Kobo |
Display Technology | Electronic Ink |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Screen Size | 7 Inches |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Battery Life | 21 Hours |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 7.01"L x 7.64"W x 1.18"Th |
Item Weight | 215 Grams |
CPU Speed | 1 GHz |
About this item
- 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 & 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 - Kobo Libra 2's improved 7" HD E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen delivers a faster display, quicker page turns, and deeper contrast. Always glare-free—unlike your smartphone or tablet. ComfortLight PRO's adjustable brightness and blue light reduction technology limits eyestrain and lets you read well into the night, without affecting your sleep. Dark Mode offers the option of white text on a black background
- 𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 - Kobo Libra 2's ergonomic design feels good in your hands. Keep the story moving by swiping the touchscreen, or use the page-turn buttons when one of those hands is full. You also have the option to read in landscape mode. Whether it's post-workout, on the bus, or nursing your little one back to sleep, Kobo Libra 2 is made to fit your busy life
- 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 - Kobo Libra 2 supports Kobo Audiobooks with Bluetooth wireless technology. Think of it as a hands-free reading option, for those super busy days. (Audiobooks available only in select countries. Bluetooth wireless headphones or speaker required)
- 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙* - You can take your story to the park, the beach, the tub, or even out in the rain. Life happens, rain or shine, now your reading life can, too. *Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water
- 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 - 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝟮𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 - Kobo Libra 2 comes with 32GB of storage, enough to hold your entire library. Take up to 24,000 eBooks, 150 Kobo Audiobooks, or a combination of both with you, everywhere you go. Whatever your latest read or listen, it's always on hand
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Customer Ratings | ||||
Easy to read | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Battery life | 4.5 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Touch Screen | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Sold By | — | Mobiscribe | POCKETBOOK INTERNATIONAL | POCKETBOOK INTERNATIONAL |
display size | 7 inches | 7.8 inches | 7 inches | 9.7 inches |
display technology | Electronic Ink | Electronic Ink | Electronic Ink | Electronic Ink |
memory capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 8 GB |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi |
input interface | touch screen | touch screen stylus pen | buttons, touch screen | touch screen, buttons |
cpu speed | 1 GHz | 1.5 GHz | — | — |
bluetooth technology | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
weight | 215 grams | — | 228 grams | — |
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Product Dimensions | 7.01 x 7.64 x 1.18 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.6 ounces |
ASIN | B09HSRGZRL |
Item model number | N418-KU-BK-K-EP |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,072 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #30 in eBook Readers |
Date First Available | October 5, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Kobo |
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Libra 2 7" glare free screen with quick page turns and dark mode
Read in landscape mode and use the page-turn buttons
Listen to Kobo Audiobooks directly on the Kobo Libra 2 eReader
Kobo Libra 2 is fully waterproof
Libra 2 offers 32GB of storage
Enjoy ComfortLight PRO to reduce blue light reduction to limit eye strain
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Customers like the battery life, brightness, ease of holding, and screen of the electronic book reader. For example, they mention it has an excellent battery life and the backlight works well. Some appreciate the ergonomics and say it feels more like holding a book. That said, opinions are mixed on speed and cost.
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Customers like the quality of the electronic book reader. They mention that it's good enough for reading, has an amazing reading experience, and is solid and well made. They also appreciate the ergonomics, saying that it allows for long stretches of reading in any position. Overall, customers find the device nice and solid without being heavy.
"...It is THAT good. I don't even think I need to worry because it's very sturdy, and I purchased a case to keep it in my bag...." Read more
"...but I'll say that reading is a pleasure. Good screen, touch-screen or buttons work perfectly...." Read more
"...Format friendly: accepts more file types than Kindle does. Sideloaded a comic book that didn’t need reformated and reads flawlessly...." Read more
"...is in adding books from Barnes and Noble, as their file type is essentially unusable with anything not running their Nook software, but there are..." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the electronic book reader. They say the backlight works well, the auto brightness works great, and the screen is nice and crisp. They also say there's more than enough lighting, font, and other options to keep them reading. Some customers also mention that the back light can be adjusted easily. Overall, most are satisfied with the brightness and say it works perfectly for text and manga.
"...Good screen, touch-screen or buttons work perfectly...." Read more
"...one more chapter at barely 5% brightness, and the night mode makes the screen comfortably warm so the blue light doesn't bother me...." Read more
"...I like the page turn buttons, which work well. I don't know why some reviewers complained about the buttons...." Read more
"...Less desirable case: the official folding case does not work well as a stand...." Read more
Customers find the electronic book reader easy to use. They say it's simple to navigate and use, making important settings easy. They also say it seamlessly integrates with their library, is easy to set up and get started, and that putting books on it was pretty simple. They mention that they can switch up the button commands very easily, and find it easy to change pages without adjusting their grip. Customers also like the interface and how they move around in it.
"...You can switch up the button commands very easily, I do it a lot when going from holding with one hand to the other...." Read more
"...I love that it has auto-rotate, I'm learning that for holding it when I'm reading outside I like vertical where I can hold the large side handle,..." Read more
"...great: the buttons are large enough and placed well that it is easy to change pages without adjusting my grip. Don’t want to use buttons?..." Read more
"...The menus are logical, short, and practical. I like the page turn buttons, which work well...." Read more
Customers like the screen of the electronic book reader. They say it's sharp, crisp, and has good contrast. Some appreciate the sleek and airy design. The black letters stand out well and the white clean look is great.
"...The Kobo is amazing, the text is pristine and crisp, and it's so comfortable to hold...." Read more
"...It has very nice and easy adjustments - just slide a bar to increase type size or brightness...." Read more
"...No ads- Waterproof (yes - Kindles have this, too!)- Clearer screen (you don't have extra layers of glass/plastic in front of it)-..." Read more
"...The way Kobo's native format handles footnotes and images is excellent and overall significantly better than on the Kindle.Cons-..." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the electronic book reader. They say it has excellent battery life, it lasts for weeks without charging, and the cover saves battery power.
"...Battery life seems solid...." Read more
"...Battery life seems to be pretty good- It's lightweight and not tiring to hold for long periods of time-..." Read more
"...files, syncs with my libraries, so easy on my eyes, and the battery lasts an age even when I fall asleep while reading. Good choice of settings...." Read more
"...The battery life has been great...." Read more
Customers find the electronic book reader comfortable to hold. They say the ergonomics are great and allow for long stretches of reading in any position. They also say the design is pleasant to hold, and the interface is uncluttered. Some customers mention that the Libra 2 feels better with a case on it.
"...The Kobo is amazing, the text is pristine and crisp, and it's so comfortable to hold...." Read more
"...It never gets accidentally pressed and is easy to feel for without looking, and it has a definite click to know that it's been pressed.-..." Read more
"The good:I love this device. The book is easy to hold, love the fact that there're no ads, power button is in a good spot, love the lighting,..." Read more
"...like how the back cut into my hand...with the Kobo Libra, my hand stays comfortable, even after reading for hours)-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the electronic book reader. Some mention that it has a fast response, and turns on really fast. They say that it downloads books fast. However, some customers say that the software is extremely slow to power on and off, and when using the search function. They also say that is a little slow on pdfs and the internet.
"...The USB C also makes it easier to charge as most of my other electronics use the same type of cable...." Read more
"...They say it's a little slow on pdfs and internet, but I am not interested in those. The menus are logical, short, and practical...." Read more
"...Pros:- Fast response: page turns often have no delay compared to 2021 PW- Format friendly: accepts more file types than Kindle does...." Read more
"...software update and appeared to be finished with it, it became EXTREMELY laggy. It would take maybe 30 seconds to respond to actions...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the cost of the electronic book reader. Some mention that it's worth the money, while others say that it is not worth the price.
"...is currently the best option when it comes to ereaders, so it's worth every penny.Edit: it's been over a month and I'm still in love!..." Read more
"TL;DR: This is a very good eReader with a nice feature set and good build quality...." Read more
"...Note: there is an option to turn off autorotate.- Less desirable case: the official folding case does not work well as a stand...." Read more
"Price-wise is a very good deal! Quick delivery and I loved it when I opened the box...." Read more
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The Kobo is amazing, the text is pristine and crisp, and it's so comfortable to hold. The buttons are very convenient, too, especially knowing that other brands who offer them, do it for a lot more money. I think the Kobo is currently the best option when it comes to ereaders, so it's worth every penny.
Edit: it's been over a month and I'm still in love! I was swayed by the 7' screen and the fact that it's waterproof. I have pretty small hands (I'm 4'11''), so I was worried it'd be too big and uncomfortable to carry everywhere, but it's really not! It somehow looks bigger in pictures, but it's about the size of a paperback, only a little wider. It is pretty lightweight and I can read while holding it with one hand. You can switch up the button commands very easily, I do it a lot when going from holding with one hand to the other.
As I said, I have freakishly small hands and I've had no issues so far, I think the size and weight are perfect! The only thing is that the cover does add some weight. I don't know how well they fare with bumps and being dropped (mine feels very sturdy but I worry about damaging the screen), but I keep mine in its case when I'm not using it because of the weight, and luckily I haven't dropped it over since I got it!
It's been a joy to have it. I really think you should go ahead and take the plunge!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
The Kobo is amazing, the text is pristine and crisp, and it's so comfortable to hold. The buttons are very convenient, too, especially knowing that other brands who offer them, do it for a lot more money. I think the Kobo is currently the best option when it comes to ereaders, so it's worth every penny.
Edit: it's been over a month and I'm still in love! I was swayed by the 7' screen and the fact that it's waterproof. I have pretty small hands (I'm 4'11''), so I was worried it'd be too big and uncomfortable to carry everywhere, but it's really not! It somehow looks bigger in pictures, but it's about the size of a paperback, only a little wider. It is pretty lightweight and I can read while holding it with one hand. You can switch up the button commands very easily, I do it a lot when going from holding with one hand to the other.
As I said, I have freakishly small hands and I've had no issues so far, I think the size and weight are perfect! The only thing is that the cover does add some weight. I don't know how well they fare with bumps and being dropped (mine feels very sturdy but I worry about damaging the screen), but I keep mine in its case when I'm not using it because of the weight, and luckily I haven't dropped it over since I got it!
It's been a joy to have it. I really think you should go ahead and take the plunge!
I don't have any previous experience to compare it to (except it's far superior to reading on a tablet), but I'll say that reading is a pleasure. Good screen, touch-screen or buttons work perfectly. I thought the small screen would bother me, but it's so easy to page up it's not an issue at all. I love that it has auto-rotate, I'm learning that for holding it when I'm reading outside I like vertical where I can hold the large side handle, but I have a "thing" to hold it while I sit leisurely by the window indoors, and then I prefer horizontal. It's okay to be spoiled :-)
It has very nice and easy adjustments - just slide a bar to increase type size or brightness. I like their typeface and spacing options. I've had it for four days and I'm mostly playing with it so far, and it's lost half its charge in that time. I don't think that's a huge deal, but others have commented about it.
I'm struggling a little about just one thing -- it does not support the X-Ray feature that Kindle has to keep track of characters -- for whatever reason I have a problem remembering the names of the many secondary characters even a day later, and I have used X-Ray pretty regularly to keep up. I like that feature. It may only available on Kindles, but for an expensive and high-end reader, I think it should have such useful features as this. But the quality of the screen (and the bigger size) are top notch.
Enter ebooks. Yes, I know audio books are a thing and possibly even easier to use, but I read much faster than I listen, and even speeding up the reading I can finish multiple books in the time it would take to listen to the first audio book. So I started reading ebooks on my laptop, and moved to my tablet and phone. It was meh at best, and annoying to always have to drag a power cord for charging everywhere I went. It's also terrible for your eyes. But e-readers were barely better than the tablets, until e-ink technology arrived. But I still held off, until I finally started doing my research at the beginning of the year. Kindle seemed the only real choice, but I already had thousands of ebooks and it seemed a daunting task to figure out how to load them to a Kindle properly, and the thought of paying for a device that came with ads unless I paid even more just made me angry.
So I bought a Kobo. And I fell in love. I've been using my Kobo for months, dragging it to work, on planes, to the beach, out to the pool, the local parks, on road trips, to doctor's offices, basically everywhere I go it's in my purse. The screen is easy to read in the brightest sunlight and the darkest nights when I can't sleep without finishing just one more chapter at barely 5% brightness, and the night mode makes the screen comfortably warm so the blue light doesn't bother me. I can easily get a week or more of reading between charges with the wifi turned off, and adding my own books from outside sources is a piece of cake. I can't speak for the audio book usability, but I have hundreds of books on my device with barely a dent in the available memory, and borrowing books from the library with Overdrive is a snap.
The feel of the reader isn't a book, but it still feels solid without being heavy or awkward, and I love the buttons for turning the pages rather than being entirely touchscreen. The USB C also makes it easier to charge as most of my other electronics use the same type of cable.
The only hiccup is in adding books from Barnes and Noble, as their file type is essentially unusable with anything not running their Nook software, but there are workarounds for everything.
The magnetic screen off and on with the case I bought from Amazon is also great because I can close my book at any time without needing to find a bookmark or remember a page number. I can also skip between books to my heart's content and I never need to worry about losing my place because the reader remembers where I am in every book!
If you're on the fence about getting an e-reader for reading books, this is the one to try. If you want something that can also browse the internet or have multiple apps, buy a tablet. This thing is solid as a rock for the serious reader. You won't regret it!
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The build quality is superb: it feels solid and and the incorporated case is attractive and functional with its in-built stand and useful strap for one-handed holding. Excellent view-ability from sunlight to pitch black bedroom conditions.
My alluded to concern was with its suggested (by Kobo itself) inability to take advantage of the company’s own Kobo Stylo. I was quite disappointed about this until I found myself idling in the aisles of a dollar store (“Dollar Tree”) and spotted a fabulous stylo with four different functions: the requisite silicon tip for use on “all touch surfaces,” a ballpoint pen that peeks out at the twist of the cap; and the addition of two tiny and unobtrusive chrome buttons that activate a flashlight function and a piercing red laser suitable for presentations. AND instead of shelling out close to $90 for the incompatible Kobo stylo, this little gem of a stylo cost an extraordinary price of $1.50!!!
Needless to say, this stylo was a steal and it helped establish my choice of the Libra 2 as a fine choice indeed.
Costa, come dicevo, ma vale tutto lo speso. Speriamo anche che in seguito non deluda ma le premesse ci sono. OK.