E-Readers Head to head
Kobo Libra Colour vs Kobo Clara Colour
The Kobo Libra Colour leads on screen (diagonal), base storage and thickness. The Kobo Clara Colour leads on weight. They are level on pixel density (black and white), colour screen, adjustable warm light and waterproof (IPX8). At list price the Kobo Clara Colour is $80 cheaper.
Kobo Kobo Libra Colour 7" Colour eReader
$259.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Libra Colour
Leads on 3 of 8 specs
Kobo Kobo Clara Colour 6" Colour eReader
$179.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Clara Colour
Leads on 1 of 8 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 8 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Kobo Libra Colour if
Screen (diagonal), 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 Colour | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $259.99 | $179.99 | Kobo Clara Colour |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 6 in | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | Level |
| Colour screen | Yes | Yes | Level |
| 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 Colour |
| 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 42 days (30 minutes a day, light at 30%) | For information |
