E-Readers Head to head
Kobo Libra Colour vs Kobo Clara BW
The Kobo Libra Colour leads on screen (diagonal), colour screen, base storage and thickness. The Kobo Clara BW leads on weight. They are level on adjustable warm light and waterproof (IPX8). At list price the Kobo Clara BW is $100 cheaper.
Kobo Kobo Libra Colour 7" Colour eReader
$259.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Libra Colour
Leads on 4 of 7 specs
Kobo Kobo Clara BW 6" eReader
$159.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Clara BW
Leads on 1 of 7 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 7 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Kobo Libra Colour if
Screen (diagonal), colour screen, base storage and thickness matter more to you than the price difference.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Kobo Libra Colour | Kobo Clara BW | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $259.99 | $159.99 | Kobo Clara BW |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 6 in | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Colour screen | Yes | No | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Adjustable warm light | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Waterproof (IPX8) | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Base storage | 32 GB | 16 GB | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Weight | 199.5 g | 174 g | Kobo Clara BW |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 9.2 mm | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Physical page-turn buttons | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Installs third-party apps | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Battery as listed | Up to 40 days (30 minutes a day, light at 30%) | Up to 53 days (30 minutes a day, light at 10%) | For information |
