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
I have the color and Im so inlove with it especially when I read graphic novels. Its premium and I can read both outside and inside with no problem. Unlike what other says that you cant read outside in the sun, i tested it, I can read on it pretty well just like how you read a book. It feels like paper.
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.
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.
Yes, the color layer on top of the black and white layer darkens the screen if you don't have any backlight turned on. If using the backlight, however, it will appear just as bright.
I preordered for my 6yo daughter, I think the color will make her enjoy reading more. If they ever make a symmetrical design with buttons on both sides like the Nook Glowlight Plus i'll be all over it for myself. I loved the oasis style design until I got a nook, now I can't go back. I love the Avatar series too btw ! 😃
Your daughter will love it. Right now I’m reviewing the Kobo Clara as well which is an asymmetrical design but no page buttons. It’s still a fantastic device. Cheaper too
@@LovelyDay11you do realize you’re watching a video about ereaders? Regardless, we buy her physical books as well but she reads them too quickly to take a stack of books on car trips. Reading is reading and it’s eink not an lcd display. Poor kids these days, with the option to reading tons of books at their fingertips rather than just carrying one at a time. So horrible for them! My kids are doing just fine don’t you worry!
@@LovelyDay11or let's not be judgemental. Some people have dyslexia and these kinds of devices help alot regardless of their age. There are various reasons that could warrant a child using one of these. 😊😊
Do you happen to know if annotating is possible on files you upload yourself? I seem to remember that with the kobo sage/elipsa you could only annotate books you downloaded through the kobo store.
I have a Sage and I can use the stylus to make notes on side-loaded EPUBS. (I side-load wirelessly via Dropbox.) The catch is that notes on non-Kobo purchased books will NOT be backed up in any fashion, unless you use Calibre to regularly backup your device database.
@@GrayHomeVideo thank you so much for answering! That's good to know! I don't really care about them being backed up somewhere in the long run, I just like the act of annotating so I wanted to be sure I could even in side-loaded ones.
@@moomints I've not tried using the stylus with anything other than side-loaded, DRM-free EPUB, so if you read other file types, you should ask regarding those. I'm not a heavy annotator, but I do sometimes mark up typos to correct them later.
This looks great and I love that it comes in white too! But when you say you don’t miss your Kindle at all, are you not essentially giving up all of your Kindle books in order to be on the Kobo ecosystem? Or can you still read and access your Kindle books easily on the Kobo? That’s literally the only thing that’s been stopping me from shopping for Kobos for years!
Interested to hear if any of you switched from Kindle to Kobo. How did you find it? My concern is that I have so many books from the Amazon store. I wish they would pull their socks up and make a color e-reader. I've wanted one for years.
I did it been reading with Kindle for over 10 years when they stopped making the oasis with the page turn buttons I decided to go with the Kobo Libra 2 I absolutely love it I did pre-order the Libra color I cannot wait for it to come. I still have my old Kindle Oasis so if I want to read on it I still can,
Appreciate the review! Can you only highlight text using the stylus? Or can we use our fingers similar to how the Kindle works? Also would like to get your thoughts if you enjoy the Kobo library vs Kindle Unlimited (if you're subscribed)?
Thank you! Nope, you can highlight without the stylus as well. To be honest, I am no longer subscribed to Kindle Unlimited as it just wasn’t worth it for me. I enjoy the Kobo ecosystem more now I must say
@@FaizAly Thank you! that's really good to know. I have the kindle paperwhite and am highly considering getting this Kobo for the color + page buttons. 😆
When I turn my book off, there is a label that says sleeping and gives me the stats of the battery life can I remove that label from the front screen so that I can see the full book cover in the resting mode
On the kobo app you can do a highlighting with stylus or finger. When you want to annotate freely you have to switch to markup tools. You cant use both in the same mode. Is that the same on the device?
Hi, regarding the stylus, have you noticed if the Kobo screen gets scratched during daily use? I bought the stylus 2 and I'm tempted to buy the film for the Kobo but I'm afraid of the reflection effect.
I have the high end Kindle Scribe and I keep waiting for an upgrade which will allow me to make notes in an ebook within the page just like in a physical book.Don't like the pop up note and the tiny icon which they currently use. I noticed you made notes in Kobo exactly as in physical books. Is that standard with Kobo's? That alone is a game changer for me. Can't understand why Amazon doesn't do this as well as a color screen.
It is in fact standard but I want to know if you can annotate/draw/side note on a side loaded book or can you only do this on Kobo bought books, however it is 💯 the standard for Kobo purchased Ebooks.
Hi all, I'm just curious whether other stylus (microsoft surface pen or etc) would work with the Libra? I've already placed my order for Libra, but am hesitant to buy the stylus due to the price.
I'm new to ereaders and an considering buying one of these after watching your review... But how easy is it to transfer my existing library of epubs and pdfs to the Libra? And did it connect to my kindle account as well, or is there a way to import my kindle library?
The first significant, comprehensive review! Do you find this to be an acceptable replacement for personal notepad? Also, do you think this would work for commuting (standing) on public transit?
Thank you! Tbh I feel like a larger screen (Scribe size) would have made it the perfect size to have it be a notebook style device. However it’s not bad. Totally comes down to personal preference
@@FaizAlythank you sir ... How is the clarity and darkness of text as compared to Libra 2? I saw both are 300 dpi for bw so does the Libra color give same experience?
@@prashanthr1993 It’s pretty much equal to be very honest. Same experience. You may have to adjust brightness levels depending on environment, but same otherwise
Do you have issues with the search function in epub books that you transfer from you pc to the kobo libra colour? I am using the libra colour and when I search for a word in the books (that i transferred from the PC to the libra) it gets highlighten in black instead of gray as in libra 2, hiding the word behind the highlight making it unreadable. This does not happen if I search a word in a book downloaded from kobo store, only for those transferred from my pc.
Older Kobo ereaders were fairly prone to screen damage if dropped or scratched. They shouldn't be scratched by the stylus, however, and the lifted bezel around the screen also offers protection for the screen itself. Still, probably safest to use a screen protector.
i am new to the whole e reader thing like those devics only have e -libraries? do they have research engine? where will you get your e-books?and can i send pdfs to it from other devices like pdfs from my classes? i am new please someone answer
I bough one by launch day and had to return it because of two dead pixels, went to get the a new one today and it has one dead pixel! 🤦🏻♂️ Does anyone got any issues with dead pixel? I’m going to return the second one now, hope to get a good one on the third try.
Can anyone tell me if I make handwritten annotations on a book in Kobo Libra, and if I delete that book from the device, when I pull the book back onto the device or re-download it, will all the handwritten annotations still be there? Or are they only in the book as long as I leave it on the device? Thanks!
Hi, can you tell me about the quality of the black and white texts? I have heard negative opinions due to the fact that the texts are less sharp and clear than the version with e-link carta screen since the Kaleido has an overlying layer to allow the colors. Thank you
Hi! I can tell you that it nice and crisp for sure. It "might" appear less sharp because it's definitely a slightly darker screen versus Carta screens. However, if you keep the light on you will be more than fine
Hey Faiz. I notice my Libra 2 feels a little flimsy in the back like when I slightly press the backside in the middle I can feel it give a little. Is that issue still present in the Color Libra?
It's still healthier for your eyes than an LCD screen, and the battery life is much better as well. However, I agree with you that I'd like to see a version that doesn't darken the screen as much.
Sto cercando di capire la stessa cosa anche io, credo che andrò per tentativi quando mi arriverà 😂 Mi piacerebbe la penna della Staedtler ma non riesco a capire se è compatibile!
@@cristinaiacono8188 appena mi arriva il kobo penso che la ordinerò su amazon, così posso restituirla in caso non sia compatibile, mi sembra il modo più semplice!
So I'm most interested in the ability to write directly on ebooks, something I've always wanted! But I can't find any clear info out there on how this works exactly. On what type of ebooks can you write? How are those annotations saved? Can you read Kindle books on a Kobo device without hacking them/it?
The thing about ebooks is that you can change the font size at any time, which means that words get shifted around from page to page any time you change the fonts or margins of your ebook. If you want your annotations to be saved exactly as you made them, it would also mean that the ebook has to "lock" into a particular view and never change. You can't have both.
@@slikedragon That makes sense! I'd be interested in a feature that does "lock" in that view with the annotations, since I rarely change the font size after setting it once.
Hey Faiz, question: how is the writing experience in comparison to other E-Ink tablets such as the Remarkable 2 and Supernote Nomad? I know this is primarily an E-reader but I wanted to weigh all my options.
After watching plenty of reviews people are ALL saying it’s a bit jarring as it feels like writing on a screen so smooth but you eventually get used to it
You can transfer them from a Kindle e-reader (not the Kindle Fire, not sure about the phone app) using Calibre and a plug-in. There are videos on RUclips 😉.
@@slikedragon thank you. So kobo website should be corrected. Anyway I tried pocket with my phone and for login article subscriptions is painful. Good luck kobo! Potential buyer waiting for another option
This is not a review, it’s a recommendation video. Where are the device faults ? Anything about the backlight, the screen window or even the gray screen effet to share ? Anything about the ghosting level ? Anything about battery life ? Anyway, very good « commercial » video though as I can read some reactions on the comment section.
Overall a fun device, but the dark mode stinks compared to kindle. For someone who reads at night in bed while my husband sleeps, this is a real disappointment as the flip between the bright vs dark screens is jarring.
I agree, it's a great device but Dark Mode isn't the best implemented here. However, I can see a future software upgrade fixing it. Also, I must say that while reading, it is dark all the time when reading a book
@@FaizAly Reading experience cause of the lights and that little fluttering sometimes.. But i guess these guys are big Kindle fanboys, for what ive seen lol
I posted on reddit a few days back calling out these BW fanatics who dismiss Kobo Color for its screen being "too dim". Apparently they want to use the Kobo with literally zero brightness because "using the the frontlight makes it less paperlike". Hahaha i got negative Karmas for calling them vegans of the e-ink technology. 🤣 I reasoned out, how can it be too dim? This reviewer shows the Kobo glowing like a lightbulb. Then this guy said, "great, that something I would NOT want". I replied, well it's not an on and off switch, there's a brightness slider. Meaning you can go as dim and as bright as you would want it to be. My reply still got negative karmas, they're simply unreasonable. I hope this gets out of stock for months and prices on 2nd hand market goes up
If you turn the brightness down to 0% you get a much darker screen than the BW version with the same setting. Every review I have seen on the color version has the backlight on - usually at 30 or more - to compensate for the added color layer. What this means is that under direct sunlight, or with another indirect light source, the BW version will always look brighter without needing light shining straight at you. For many, the whole point of having an eInk reader is to avoid backlit panels - you can use your phone or tablet for that!
@@filipesilva7778 Wrong! The point of an ebook reader is to have a device that displays your ePub and PDF files to read like paper. Kobo Colour doesn't have a backlight, it is using a FRONTLIGHT and frontlit on an e-reader is like a soft, even glow across the screen, comparable to an ambient room lighting when reading a physical book. No matter if you turn your brightness to max, you can't replicate the screen of your amoled or lcd phone, the same way no matter if you reduce your brightness of your phone or tablet to zero, you can't replicate the screen of an eink reader. So if you put the brightness to zero and you complain that it's dim, don't be a fool cos you have a frontlight! Even Kobo BW has a frontlight, the screen is just brighter than the Color since there is no color filter array, but still on a dark room you still gonna use that frontlight on that thing
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!
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?
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?"
Questions - how do older epub files play with the color screen? Do older epub titles have their covers in color? Also, is a higher brightness required to attain the same sharpness for B&W text vs a non-color e-reader?
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.
Very good review. Thank you. I was wondering, how does it compare to the libra 2. I mean, in black and white. Does the color display effect the crispiness of the texte in black and white? That's the only thing holding me back. What do you think?
Yes it does affect the crispness big time. I received my Libra colour yesterday and compared to my Libra 2 it pales in comparison regarding crispness of text and contrast. The color layer really affects the deep blacks and sharp text you have with the Libra 2. Colour is nice but not at the cost of crispness and deep blacks. Plus, honestly, not necessary since you won’t have any color reading books 99% of the time.
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.
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.
your habit is like mine. I cannot read ebooks in the dark with dark mode on my ipad's LCD screen. Feel my eyes hurt @@ But my old kindle made me angry with its screen if I forgot to charge it. Finally, it's gone. I will buy a Kobo Libra Colour. I'm falling in love with it
I have a Doodroo screen protector on my iPad Mini 6. The protector, besides making writing on it great, removes all the glare and allows a great result when reading with Kindle. You can also set Kindle to use a brown/sepia page colour and lower the screen brightness. It's as good as e-ink, IMHO. Perfect size screen and you don't have to carry a special tablet around just for reading books.
Hi hi good stuff there.. Could you cover how the colour would help in reading Libby magazines? Not just the colour of course but the general improvement of colour, shades, zooming text excerpts. Thanks!
Great video, bro. But just tell me one thing: Kobo Libra flips the text upside down, like Kindle Oasis? We can change hands and the buttons change too? Thanks.
Thank you for the great review. I’m sure Kindle is working on color, however, if the note taking capability is the same as it is on the Scribe, I’ll take a pass. Since I own several pens for my Boox devices, can they be used on the Kobo? Again thanks for the review.
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Please launch in India.
you know... i would buy your devices if they were in brazil.
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.
Thank you so much! You will love the Libra Colour!
I'm still on the fence. Id like to draw and sketch, but everything points to it not being very good for that
@@brichardson7884you should eat monkey soup
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
I couldn’t agree more with your comment
I have the color and Im so inlove with it especially when I read graphic novels. Its premium and I can read both outside and inside with no problem. Unlike what other says that you cant read outside in the sun, i tested it, I can read on it pretty well just like how you read a book. It feels like paper.
The Bigme Galy with Gallery 3 provides more vivid colors. But terrible black and slow update.
@marianangelie9358 so it's like kindle? You can read in sun?
@@Kevincooper220 yes! :)
The first good review of this 👍
Glad you liked it!
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.
Enjoyed your video. I ordered mine. Looking forward to using it!!!
Thank you 🙏🏼 Hope you enjoy it!
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.
Other reviews say it feels like writing on paper, do u have one?
I think I’m going to have to give kobo a try and try to get away from Amazon
Thanks a lot for this great review! I bought the Kobo Libra a few years ago and i think it's time for an upgrade to the colour version!
Does it show the cover of the books as a screensaver? What about if it's a epub book?
It does show it, for an epub book too!
I think Amazon should take note
They definitely should!
Nice pun
They definitely have as I'm sure lots of customers would have deregistered their Kindles for Kobor Color, including my 2 Scribe and Paperwhite.
This is an excellent review. Can you annotate side loaded ebooks and PDFs?
Great review! Now I want one
Go for it!
Is the screen darker beacuse of the colors layer if we compare to the no colour version?? Thanks
I'd like to know too
Yes, the color layer on top of the black and white layer darkens the screen if you don't have any backlight turned on. If using the backlight, however, it will appear just as bright.
I'm thinking about switching from my Kindle Paperwhite, I think I'm sold!
You’ll love it!
I love kobo for reading!
I preordered for my 6yo daughter, I think the color will make her enjoy reading more. If they ever make a symmetrical design with buttons on both sides like the Nook Glowlight Plus i'll be all over it for myself. I loved the oasis style design until I got a nook, now I can't go back. I love the Avatar series too btw ! 😃
Your daughter will love it. Right now I’m reviewing the Kobo Clara as well which is an asymmetrical design but no page buttons. It’s still a fantastic device. Cheaper too
How about just getting her beautiful colorful books? Poor kids these days with parents shoving devices in their hands...
You know you can flip ot so the buttons are on the other side too.
@@LovelyDay11you do realize you’re watching a video about ereaders? Regardless, we buy her physical books as well but she reads them too quickly to take a stack of books on car trips.
Reading is reading and it’s eink not an lcd display. Poor kids these days, with the option to reading tons of books at their fingertips rather than just carrying one at a time. So horrible for them! My kids are doing just fine don’t you worry!
@@LovelyDay11or let's not be judgemental. Some people have dyslexia and these kinds of devices help alot regardless of their age. There are various reasons that could warrant a child using one of these. 😊😊
Currently using a kobo touch 2 LOL! cannot wait to upgrade to either this or the clara color!
Any idea if a screen protector hinders the stylus at all?
Can you annotate on the page for sideloaded books or only Kobo bought Ebooks?
Do you happen to know if annotating is possible on files you upload yourself? I seem to remember that with the kobo sage/elipsa you could only annotate books you downloaded through the kobo store.
I have a Sage and I can use the stylus to make notes on side-loaded EPUBS. (I side-load wirelessly via Dropbox.)
The catch is that notes on non-Kobo purchased books will NOT be backed up in any fashion, unless you use Calibre to regularly backup your device database.
@@GrayHomeVideo thank you so much for answering! That's good to know! I don't really care about them being backed up somewhere in the long run, I just like the act of annotating so I wanted to be sure I could even in side-loaded ones.
@@moomints I've not tried using the stylus with anything other than side-loaded, DRM-free EPUB, so if you read other file types, you should ask regarding those. I'm not a heavy annotator, but I do sometimes mark up typos to correct them later.
@@GrayHomeVideo I do stick to EPUB format myself! Thanks again!!
@@GrayHomeVideoare the notes on the page though?
This looks great and I love that it comes in white too! But when you say you don’t miss your Kindle at all, are you not essentially giving up all of your Kindle books in order to be on the Kobo ecosystem? Or can you still read and access your Kindle books easily on the Kobo? That’s literally the only thing that’s been stopping me from shopping for Kobos for years!
Your vids make me want to get one now!!
Brilliant review, cant wait for mine to arrive tomorrow.
Thank you! You will absolutely love it.
Interested to hear if any of you switched from Kindle to Kobo. How did you find it? My concern is that I have so many books from the Amazon store. I wish they would pull their socks up and make a color e-reader. I've wanted one for years.
I did it been reading with Kindle for over 10 years when they stopped making the oasis with the page turn buttons I decided to go with the Kobo Libra 2 I absolutely love it I did pre-order the Libra color I cannot wait for it to come. I still have my old Kindle Oasis so if I want to read on it I still can,
Hi! Yes I made the switch. I was initially scared to, but I’m so glad I did. Amazon has been slacking and Kobo is really innovating
Hello! Can you explain a bit more as to how to transfer books into the device from my computer like from a folder or google drive?
Very easy, just drag and drop your files from the computer directly into the Kobo's root folder.
Thank you for the info, great review! Do you know if the Libra 2 cases will fit?
You’re welcome! Unfortunately it won’t
Yes it does but the charging port doesn’t match so you’ll need to take out of case to charge/
Appreciate the review! Can you only highlight text using the stylus? Or can we use our fingers similar to how the Kindle works? Also would like to get your thoughts if you enjoy the Kobo library vs Kindle Unlimited (if you're subscribed)?
Thank you! Nope, you can highlight without the stylus as well. To be honest, I am no longer subscribed to Kindle Unlimited as it just wasn’t worth it for me. I enjoy the Kobo ecosystem more now I must say
@@FaizAly Thank you! that's really good to know. I have the kindle paperwhite and am highly considering getting this Kobo for the color + page buttons. 😆
When I turn my book off, there is a label that says sleeping and gives me the stats of the battery life can I remove that label from the front screen so that I can see the full book cover in the resting mode
I am surprised they did not choose the Sage for the first color ereader due to the size makes it a better fit
Thank you so much for this in-depth review! So well done and helpful. I can’t wait for this one!!
You are so welcome! You’ll love the Libra Colour!
Would the kobo Libra 2 cases fit on the Libra color?
Unfortunately not
On the kobo app you can do a highlighting with stylus or finger. When you want to annotate freely you have to switch to markup tools. You cant use both in the same mode. Is that the same on the device?
did they improve the pdf? I have a Clara hd, and the pdf are really bad 😅
Hi, regarding the stylus, have you noticed if the Kobo screen gets scratched during daily use? I bought the stylus 2 and I'm tempted to buy the film for the Kobo but I'm afraid of the reflection effect.
Good review! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
So , the kobo app doesn't have as many titles, and the ebooks to purchase are just as much as the actual book. Was I missing something possibly?
Does the stylus come in white? If not does any stylus work?
I have the high end Kindle Scribe and I keep waiting for an upgrade which will allow me to make notes in an ebook within the page just like in a physical book.Don't like the pop up note and the tiny icon which they currently use. I noticed you made notes in Kobo exactly as in physical books. Is that standard with Kobo's? That alone is a game changer for me. Can't understand why Amazon doesn't do this as well as a color screen.
It is in fact standard but I want to know if you can annotate/draw/side note on a side loaded book or can you only do this on Kobo bought books, however it is 💯 the standard for Kobo purchased Ebooks.
Hi all, I'm just curious whether other stylus (microsoft surface pen or etc) would work with the Libra? I've already placed my order for Libra, but am hesitant to buy the stylus due to the price.
I'm new to ereaders and an considering buying one of these after watching your review... But how easy is it to transfer my existing library of epubs and pdfs to the Libra? And did it connect to my kindle account as well, or is there a way to import my kindle library?
is it available to online order?
The first significant, comprehensive review! Do you find this to be an acceptable replacement for personal notepad? Also, do you think this would work for commuting (standing) on public transit?
Thank you! Tbh I feel like a larger screen (Scribe size) would have made it the perfect size to have it be a notebook style device. However it’s not bad. Totally comes down to personal preference
Perfect. Thank you.
Hope you enjoyed the review!
@@FaizAlycan you annotate on the page for sideloaded books or only for Kobo purchased books? This will be a deal breaker for me.
How should You sens the books in your kobo?
Ex:in kindle You save an perssonal e mail account and You sens books in e mail.
Comparison with Libra 2? Is it worth to go for this only ebook reading ?
Both are practically identical. It really comes down to how much you want color. If color is not big to you, get Libra 2
@@FaizAlythank you sir ... How is the clarity and darkness of text as compared to Libra 2? I saw both are 300 dpi for bw so does the Libra color give same experience?
@@prashanthr1993 It’s pretty much equal to be very honest. Same experience. You may have to adjust brightness levels depending on environment, but same otherwise
Do you have issues with the search function in epub books that you transfer from you pc to the kobo libra colour?
I am using the libra colour and when I search for a word in the books (that i transferred from the PC to the libra) it gets highlighten in black instead of gray as in libra 2, hiding the word behind the highlight making it unreadable. This does not happen if I search a word in a book downloaded from kobo store, only for those transferred from my pc.
Sorry I am new to e-reader and never used one. Can you use your pencil to highlight or underline the texts on the ebook or pdf ?
does the brightness seem enough when reading outside with a lot of sunshine? i heard someone say he wish for a little more
Will the libra color fit in libra 2 cases? How does it do with CBR and CBZ, and apps like marvel unlimited or Mihon?
Is it possible to use the stylus for kobo libra 2 (regular)
Does it need a screen protector? Do you think the screen will have scratch marks if often use the stylus?
Older Kobo ereaders were fairly prone to screen damage if dropped or scratched. They shouldn't be scratched by the stylus, however, and the lifted bezel around the screen also offers protection for the screen itself. Still, probably safest to use a screen protector.
i am new to the whole e reader thing like those devics only have e -libraries? do they have research engine? where will you get your e-books?and can i send pdfs to it from other devices like pdfs from my classes? i am new please someone answer
I bough one by launch day and had to return it because of two dead pixels, went to get the a new one today and it has one dead pixel! 🤦🏻♂️
Does anyone got any issues with dead pixel?
I’m going to return the second one now, hope to get a good one on the third try.
Can anyone tell me if I make handwritten annotations on a book in Kobo Libra, and if I delete that book from the device, when I pull the book back onto the device or re-download it, will all the handwritten annotations still be there? Or are they only in the book as long as I leave it on the device? Thanks!
Hi, can you tell me about the quality of the black and white texts? I have heard negative opinions due to the fact that the texts are less sharp and clear than the version with e-link carta screen since the Kaleido has an overlying layer to allow the colors. Thank you
Hi! I can tell you that it nice and crisp for sure. It "might" appear less sharp because it's definitely a slightly darker screen versus Carta screens. However, if you keep the light on you will be more than fine
Does it have Libby / Overdrive built in?
Is it available to write notes on epub or txt format？
Hey Faiz. I notice my Libra 2 feels a little flimsy in the back like when I slightly press the backside in the middle I can feel it give a little. Is that issue still present in the Color Libra?
Yes, the colour is a little bit sturdier but it still has that bend, I’m assuming it’s the plastic they’re using
What’s the point of using epaper when the screen is so dark you have to turn on the front light all the time?
It's still healthier for your eyes than an LCD screen, and the battery life is much better as well. However, I agree with you that I'd like to see a version that doesn't darken the screen as much.
Grazie per la recensione! che tu sappia è compatibile solo con la stylus 2 oppure anche con altre penne digitali?grazie
Sto cercando di capire la stessa cosa anche io, credo che andrò per tentativi quando mi arriverà 😂 Mi piacerebbe la penna della Staedtler ma non riesco a capire se è compatibile!
Anche a me piace quella!!😊
@@cristinaiacono8188 appena mi arriva il kobo penso che la ordinerò su amazon, così posso restituirla in caso non sia compatibile, mi sembra il modo più semplice!
Bene! Magari se te lo ricorderai mi potresti fare sapere?😊
@@cristinaiacono8188 certo! Condividiamo informazioni utili 😎
Would the libra 2 cases fit this new one?
Yes but the charging port doesn’t line up so you’d need to remove the Libra to charge out of the case
So I'm most interested in the ability to write directly on ebooks, something I've always wanted! But I can't find any clear info out there on how this works exactly. On what type of ebooks can you write? How are those annotations saved?
Can you read Kindle books on a Kobo device without hacking them/it?
The thing about ebooks is that you can change the font size at any time, which means that words get shifted around from page to page any time you change the fonts or margins of your ebook. If you want your annotations to be saved exactly as you made them, it would also mean that the ebook has to "lock" into a particular view and never change. You can't have both.
@@slikedragon That makes sense! I'd be interested in a feature that does "lock" in that view with the annotations, since I rarely change the font size after setting it once.
Hey Faiz, question: how is the writing experience in comparison to other E-Ink tablets such as the Remarkable 2 and Supernote Nomad? I know this is primarily an E-reader but I wanted to weigh all my options.
After watching plenty of reviews people are ALL saying it’s a bit jarring as it feels like writing on a screen so smooth but you eventually get used to it
@@Nikkilodean19 so kinda like writing on an iPad. Which is to say. - not very good.
Looks like i cannot errect the reader with the cover like the normal Libra2 with cover. So it just lies flaccid on the table. Rip
Is kindle going to have a colored ereader as well?
I’m sure they’ll be launching one later this year
the big question is how do u read your kindle books in this thing?
You can transfer them from a Kindle e-reader (not the Kindle Fire, not sure about the phone app) using Calibre and a plug-in. There are videos on RUclips 😉.
Hi bby reindeer. I used to have the same couch. Nice video. Sent from iPhone
Thank you Martha 😌
Does this actually support Pocket? I am an article reader and looking for a device for that, without going to an android e-reader
Kobo used to support Pocket but no longer does, unfortunately.
@@slikedragon thank you. So kobo website should be corrected. Anyway I tried pocket with my phone and for login article subscriptions is painful. Good luck kobo! Potential buyer waiting for another option
This is not a review, it’s a recommendation video.
Where are the device faults ? Anything about the backlight, the screen window or even the gray screen effet to share ?
Anything about the ghosting level ?
Anything about battery life ?
Anyway, very good « commercial » video though as I can read some reactions on the comment section.
Does the Libra 2 official cover fit the Libra Colour?
Most likely. It appears to be exactly the same form factor.
Overall a fun device, but the dark mode stinks compared to kindle. For someone who reads at night in bed while my husband sleeps, this is a real disappointment as the flip between the bright vs dark screens is jarring.
I agree, it's a great device but Dark Mode isn't the best implemented here. However, I can see a future software upgrade fixing it. Also, I must say that while reading, it is dark all the time when reading a book
I really hope they do change it. It’s one thing I’m not loving.
just a heads up this video has a echo
Nice!!!
I so badly want these but too broke
I wish the screen was flush with the bezel. It is much easier to keep clean that way.
Damn till now i wanted to get the Clara bw, cause i did hear so much bad things about it (libra colour)
What bad things have you heard?
@@FaizAly Reading experience cause of the lights and that little fluttering sometimes.. But i guess these guys are big Kindle fanboys, for what ive seen lol
I posted on reddit a few days back calling out these BW fanatics who dismiss Kobo Color for its screen being "too dim". Apparently they want to use the Kobo with literally zero brightness because "using the the frontlight makes it less paperlike". Hahaha i got negative Karmas for calling them vegans of the e-ink technology. 🤣 I reasoned out, how can it be too dim? This reviewer shows the Kobo glowing like a lightbulb. Then this guy said, "great, that something I would NOT want". I replied, well it's not an on and off switch, there's a brightness slider. Meaning you can go as dim and as bright as you would want it to be. My reply still got negative karmas, they're simply unreasonable. I hope this gets out of stock for months and prices on 2nd hand market goes up
If you turn the brightness down to 0% you get a much darker screen than the BW version with the same setting. Every review I have seen on the color version has the backlight on - usually at 30 or more - to compensate for the added color layer. What this means is that under direct sunlight, or with another indirect light source, the BW version will always look brighter without needing light shining straight at you.
For many, the whole point of having an eInk reader is to avoid backlit panels - you can use your phone or tablet for that!
@@filipesilva7778 Wrong! The point of an ebook reader is to have a device that displays your ePub and PDF files to read like paper. Kobo Colour doesn't have a backlight, it is using a FRONTLIGHT and frontlit on an e-reader is like a soft, even glow across the screen, comparable to an ambient room lighting when reading a physical book. No matter if you turn your brightness to max, you can't replicate the screen of your amoled or lcd phone, the same way no matter if you reduce your brightness of your phone or tablet to zero, you can't replicate the screen of an eink reader. So if you put the brightness to zero and you complain that it's dim, don't be a fool cos you have a frontlight! Even Kobo BW has a frontlight, the screen is just brighter than the Color since there is no color filter array, but still on a dark room you still gonna use that frontlight on that thing
8 more days ,😤
I am excited for you!
I received mine!! I LOVE IT 🔥
I want a flush screen
I don.t like e readers only want real books
I don't get the hype about the color
Some people would like to read comic book or magazine style articles or pdf with pictures
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!
Jeah me too!🎉
I know! That’s the main reason why I want one of these, highlight colors is a game changer!
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
Does this substitute the kindle scribe? I am interested in writing a lot...
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?
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?"
My understanding is that the only audio format it plays is Kobo audio books.
This is so helpful! Thank you! I ordered my library color tonight!!!
I’m so glad! Excited for you to receive yours 🙌🏼
Questions - how do older epub files play with the color screen? Do older epub titles have their covers in color? Also, is a higher brightness required to attain the same sharpness for B&W text vs a non-color e-reader?
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!!🥰🥰🥰
You will love it!
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.
Very good review. Thank you. I was wondering, how does it compare to the libra 2. I mean, in black and white. Does the color display effect the crispiness of the texte in black and white? That's the only thing holding me back. What do you think?
Same here!
I’ve watched several reviews and whilst the specs is 150ppi for colour and 300ppi for b&w to the naked eye people are saying it’s unnoticeable
Yes it does affect the crispness big time. I received my Libra colour yesterday and compared to my Libra 2 it pales in comparison regarding crispness of text and contrast. The color layer really affects the deep blacks and sharp text you have with the Libra 2. Colour is nice but not at the cost of crispness and deep blacks. Plus, honestly, not necessary since you won’t have any color reading books 99% of the time.
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.
Thank you so much! That means a lot 🙌🏼
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.
your habit is like mine. I cannot read ebooks in the dark with dark mode on my ipad's LCD screen. Feel my eyes hurt @@ But my old kindle made me angry with its screen if I forgot to charge it. Finally, it's gone. I will buy a Kobo Libra Colour. I'm falling in love with it
do you keep backlight turned on or off in a lighted environment?
@@aseemsharan I keep it on at whatever level suits the reading. I normally always read using dark mode.
I have a Doodroo screen protector on my iPad Mini 6. The protector, besides making writing on it great, removes all the glare and allows a great result when reading with Kindle. You can also set Kindle to use a brown/sepia page colour and lower the screen brightness. It's as good as e-ink, IMHO. Perfect size screen and you don't have to carry a special tablet around just for reading books.
First!! I can’t wait to get mine, I got it in white
You’ll love it!
@@FaizAly I will definitely start reading Manga now too!
Hi hi good stuff there.. Could you cover how the colour would help in reading Libby magazines? Not just the colour of course but the general improvement of colour, shades, zooming text excerpts. Thanks!
Great video, bro. But just tell me one thing: Kobo Libra flips the text upside down, like Kindle Oasis? We can change hands and the buttons change too? Thanks.
Thanks! Yes that’s correct
Thank you for your kind answer.
Great review man! very detailed and thanks for focusing on the comics too! :D
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
Oh no! Your Libra is a horcrux!
Hahaha 😂
Thank you for the great review. I’m sure Kindle is working on color, however, if the note taking capability is the same as it is on the Scribe, I’ll take a pass. Since I own several pens for my Boox devices, can they be used on the Kobo? Again thanks for the review.
If they are MPP then yes they will
Thanks for the review mate. Excellent video. I just preordered after your video.