If you’re looking for an e-reader with an impressive color screen, but don’t want to be tied to Amazon’s ecosystem, the Kobo Libra Colour is a great alternative. It’s currently on sale for $199.99 ($20 off) at Amazon and Target for Black Friday. It’s also available at the same price from Rakuten Kobo, where you can get a $10 credit with a $50 gift card purchase that can be used for books, styli, and audiobooks.
The Kobo Libra Colour is a great choice for those who want a waterproof e-reader with color E Ink technology. While there are subtle differences between it and the Kindle Colorsoft, the Libra Colour offers a warm and bright 7-inch screen with an adjustable natural light slider. Plus, it comes at a lower price of $199.99.
One of the standout features of the Libra Colour is its support for a stylus and physical page-turning buttons, making it user-friendly for highlighting passages and navigating through content. Additionally, it offers software perks like Pocket and Overdrive support for reading articles offline and borrowing library ebooks directly on the device. While it doesn’t natively support Kindle books, you can still convert and read them on the Libra Colour.
