Kobo Clara Colour vs Kobo Libra Colour
Critics score the Kobo Clara Colour 86 and the Kobo Libra Colour 84 out of 100, from 11 and 15 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Kobo Clara Colour higher, 1 scored the Kobo Libra Colour higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Kobo Clara Colour 3 points ahead.
Image: KoboKobo Clara Colour
Praised for: picture quality (9 of 11), battery life (6 of 11), build quality (3 of 11)
The catch: The screen is small and the Kobo book store is smaller than Amazon's.
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Image: KoboKobo Libra Colour
Praised for: picture quality (10 of 15), battery life (2 of 15), ease of use (2 of 15)
Criticised for: price (8 of 15), battery life (2 of 15)
The catch: Color looks washed out next to print.
All 15 reviews of the Kobo Libra Colour →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Kobo Clara Colour | Kobo Libra Colour | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| How-To Geek | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Good Housekeeping UK | 89est. | 83est. | +6 |
| The Verge | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| Woman & Home | 90 | 90 | same |
| TechRadar | 90 | 92est. | -2 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Kobo Clara Colour minus the Kobo Libra Colour. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Kobo Clara Colour or the Kobo Libra Colour?
Critics rate the Kobo Clara Colour higher: 86 against 84. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Kobo Clara Colour higher, 1 scored the Kobo Libra Colour higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Kobo Clara Colour 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Kobo Clara Colour and the Kobo Libra Colour?
The Kobo Clara Colour: one critic disagrees, scores from 71 to 92. The Kobo Libra Colour: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 92.