Kobo Libra vs Nook Glowlight Plus
March 30, 2026 | Author: Dhaval Parekh
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The Kobo Libra is a 7-inch e-reader with a fast screen, ergonomic design (with physical rewind buttons), wealth of features, customizable look (thanks to the attractive SleepCover color options), and ample storage for all your e-books. The screen is always glare-free, unlike your smartphone or tablet. Dark mode offers a choice of white text on a black background and the landscape orientation in the reading mode is also available. The Kobo Libra supports Kobo audiobooks via Bluetooth wireless technology.
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2019. Kobo brings the Forma form factor to a cheaper model Kobo Libra
The new Kobo Libra H2O applies Forma's form factor to a 7-inch screen device that retails for a more reasonable $170. It’s still not cheap in the world of e-readers, of course. That’s about $40 more than, say, the Kindle Paperwhite, but it’s nice to see some of these features start to trickle down into more accessible products. The form factor works well, with the ability to read in both landscape and portrait, autorotating using the built-in accelerometer. Kobo’s also tweaked the software to include better menus, improved book scrubbing and previews. Other touches include the ability to adjust the front light intensity by swiping the side of the screen. As the name implies, the device is waterproofed, with an IPX8 rating.
