--- product_id: 739941760 title: "Libra Colour White eReader with Case Bundle" brand: "kobo" price: "R15491" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/739941760-libra-colour-white-ereader-with-case-bundle store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # IPX8 waterproof up to 2m for 60 mins 32GB storage for 24,000 eBooks Ergonomic page-turn buttons Libra Colour White eReader with Case Bundle **Brand:** kobo **Price:** R15491 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Elevate your reading game—color, comfort, and waterproof freedom in one sleek package! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Libra Colour White eReader with Case Bundle by kobo - **How much does it cost?** R15491 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/739941760-libra-colour-white-ereader-with-case-bundle) ## Best For - kobo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kobo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Comfort-First Design:** Ergonomic shape with physical page-turn buttons and customizable fonts, margins, and screen rotation for effortless all-day reading. - • **Annotate & Organize in Style:** Compatible with Kobo Stylus 2* for colorful highlights, notes, and personalized markups that deepen your reading journey. - • **Built for Life’s Adventures:** IPX8 waterproof rating means worry-free reading by the pool, beach, or bath—your stories go wherever you do. - • **Massive Library in Your Hands:** 32GB storage holds up to 24,000 eBooks or 150 audiobooks with weeks of battery life—never run out of stories to tell. - • **Vivid Full-Color Reading Experience:** Bring comics, graphic novels & illustrations to life with glare-free color e-ink technology. ## Overview The Kobo Libra Colour White eReader with Case Bundle offers a premium full-color e-ink display that enhances comics, graphic novels, and illustrated books without glare. Designed for professional readers, it features ergonomic page-turn buttons, customizable reading settings, and compatibility with the Kobo Stylus 2 for colorful annotations. With an IPX8 waterproof rating, 32GB storage capacity, and weeks-long battery life, it’s built for immersive, on-the-go reading. The included stylish SleepCover case adds protection and personalization, making this bundle a perfect blend of function and flair. ## Description Introducing our most inspiring eReader yet: the new Kobo Libra Colour. Bring magic to your margins by annotating your pages, organizing your thoughts, and highlighting inspiring lines, all in color. With Kobo Stylus 2 compatibility, you can dive deeper into your favorite stories by marking up meaningful moments and highlighting powerful passages in the eBooks you love. Personalize your Kobo Libra Colour by choosing the case bundle that best matches your style. SleepCovers are available in Black, Butter Yellow, Dusk Blue, and Garden Green. Notebook SleepCovers are available in Sand Beige and Black. A Clear shell case is also available. Bundle options also allow adding the AC adapter and/or Stylus 2. Review: I wasn’t sure if a color e-ink reader was actually worth it, but after using the Kobo Libra Colour, I’m honestly really glad I bought it. Reading Experience The screen looks great. Text is super easy on the eyes, and the color is nicer than I expected. It’s not tablet-level bright, but it makes book covers, comics, and little illustrations look way better. It just makes reading feel a bit more “fun.” Design The white version looks clean, and the shape is perfect for holding with one hand. The page-turn buttons are a game changer—way more comfortable than tapping the screen nonstop. It’s also waterproof, so I don’t have to baby it. Performance Battery life is classic e-reader levels (aka forever). The lighting is really good, and I like being able to adjust the warmth at night. Bluetooth works fine for audiobooks, and 32GB storage means I’ll never run out of space. Pros – Especially Compared to a Kindle Open file support — Reads EPUB, PDFs, and sideloaded books easily (no awkward conversions). More control — Better font and layout options without jumping through hoops. Color reading — Makes comics, children’s books, and illustrated content look nicer. Physical page buttons — So much more comfortable than tapping the screen every time. Library freedom — Borrowing library books is smoother and less annoying than on some Kindle setups. No forced ecosystem — You don’t have to buy all your books from one store. What I Like Most Reads pretty much any file I throw at it Feels great to hold Color actually adds more than I expected Buttons! Weeks and weeks of battery Small Downsides Colors are a bit muted, and the text isn’t quite as bold as pure black-and-white e-ink devices. Neither issue bothers me personally, but worth knowing. Overall If you’re on the fence, I’d say go for it. It’s super comfortable to use, the color is a nice bonus, and honestly it beats my old Kindle in a bunch of ways. I’m really happy with this purchase. Review: Got for my 94-year-old mom whose eyesight is starting to fade. She squints hard and has to hold her bulky book up to the light. She is an avid reader and borrows books from her local public library. I had gotten her a Kindle about 5 years ago, but having to download books from library to desertcart to Kindle device was confusing for her, so she never used it. I researched devices and found the Kobo, which directly downloads library books to the device. I was still doubtful about her ability to use it, but surprisingly she mastered it right away. Of course I set it up for her and then told her to stay out of the settings. Instead of squinting and hurting her eyes, she is now reading with ease. Device is good size. Got the B & W Clara (because she didn't need color) at same time to compare. Clara has a smaller screen and is awkward and uncomfortable to hold (you have to hold it at the bottom). Also, the clarity of the typeface is hard to read, as the screen doesn't get very bright and there is essentially no contrast. To be fair, the Libra isn't much better. And I tried every combination of light level, font style and size, sharpness of print, etc. And using color made no difference. I used to work in a darkroom, and I'm used to manipulating photos with filters and other methods to enhance them. Basically, both devices need a brighter backlight and a lot more contrast to make the type crisper. **The Kindle readers beat the Kobo ones hands down in this area!** The color on the Libra doesn't make any difference either. I got the Libra Colour because the 7" screen is a better size and you can hold it comfortably on the side. The overall design of the Libra is just much better than the Clara. But they do need to make a B & W Libra! You can jot notes (pen is extra $) and highlight with the Libra Colour, but I think most people just want a reader. So, to get the device that had more of the features that I wanted, I had to get the color version of the Libra. This is a nice combo package. Including the dedicated Kobo sleep cover is worth the extra cost. I got the green and it is actually a nice pastel shade. I'm going to attach some photos of the screen. One shows one of the "cheat sheets" that I made for my mom, showing her steps to take. I hope this review helps to explain some of the pluses and minuses of the Kobo Libra Colour. My mom loves hers and says it is the best gift I've ever given her. It's nice to get something right, once in a while. lol ## Features - BROWSE & READ EBOOKS IN FULL COLOR - Book covers, comics, graphic novels, illustrations, note-taking and more come to life. No glare in sunlight, no notifications just you and your eBooks in full-color - YOUR JOURNAL, DAILY PLANNER AND MORE - Dive into your stories with colorful markups. With Kobo Stylus 2* compatibility (*sold separately), annotate, highlight, and note take your eBooks in color - READ COMFORTABLY, ALWAYS - Ergonomically designed with page-turn buttons, left/right screen rotation, full font size and margin customization, and landscape mode - IPX8 WATERPROOF EREADER - Full waterproof protection and meets requirements of IPX8 rating waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 meters of water - CARRY THOUSANDS OF BOOKS ANYWHERE - Carry up to 24,000 eBooks or 150 Kobo Audiobooks with 32GB of storage and enjoy weeks of battery life ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0D2GVLZBQ | | Department | unisex | | Item model number | N428-TP-WH-S-CK+N428-AC-SB-N-PU+STY | | Manufacturer | Kobo | | Product Dimensions | 16.1 x 14.45 x 0.33 cm; 199.86 g | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kobo - **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth, Wi-Fi - **Display technology:** Multi-touch LCD - **Model name:** Kobo Libra Colour White Bundle - **Screen size:** 7 Inches ## Images ![Libra Colour White eReader with Case Bundle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61q21t4qWCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***N on 11 December 2025* I wasn’t sure if a color e-ink reader was actually worth it, but after using the Kobo Libra Colour, I’m honestly really glad I bought it. Reading Experience The screen looks great. Text is super easy on the eyes, and the color is nicer than I expected. It’s not tablet-level bright, but it makes book covers, comics, and little illustrations look way better. It just makes reading feel a bit more “fun.” Design The white version looks clean, and the shape is perfect for holding with one hand. The page-turn buttons are a game changer—way more comfortable than tapping the screen nonstop. It’s also waterproof, so I don’t have to baby it. Performance Battery life is classic e-reader levels (aka forever). The lighting is really good, and I like being able to adjust the warmth at night. Bluetooth works fine for audiobooks, and 32GB storage means I’ll never run out of space. Pros – Especially Compared to a Kindle Open file support — Reads EPUB, PDFs, and sideloaded books easily (no awkward conversions). More control — Better font and layout options without jumping through hoops. Color reading — Makes comics, children’s books, and illustrated content look nicer. Physical page buttons — So much more comfortable than tapping the screen every time. Library freedom — Borrowing library books is smoother and less annoying than on some Kindle setups. No forced ecosystem — You don’t have to buy all your books from one store. What I Like Most Reads pretty much any file I throw at it Feels great to hold Color actually adds more than I expected Buttons! Weeks and weeks of battery Small Downsides Colors are a bit muted, and the text isn’t quite as bold as pure black-and-white e-ink devices. Neither issue bothers me personally, but worth knowing. Overall If you’re on the fence, I’d say go for it. It’s super comfortable to use, the color is a nice bonus, and honestly it beats my old Kindle in a bunch of ways. I’m really happy with this purchase. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on 21 August 2025* Got for my 94-year-old mom whose eyesight is starting to fade. She squints hard and has to hold her bulky book up to the light. She is an avid reader and borrows books from her local public library. I had gotten her a Kindle about 5 years ago, but having to download books from library to Amazon to Kindle device was confusing for her, so she never used it. I researched devices and found the Kobo, which directly downloads library books to the device. I was still doubtful about her ability to use it, but surprisingly she mastered it right away. Of course I set it up for her and then told her to stay out of the settings. Instead of squinting and hurting her eyes, she is now reading with ease. Device is good size. Got the B & W Clara (because she didn't need color) at same time to compare. Clara has a smaller screen and is awkward and uncomfortable to hold (you have to hold it at the bottom). Also, the clarity of the typeface is hard to read, as the screen doesn't get very bright and there is essentially no contrast. To be fair, the Libra isn't much better. And I tried every combination of light level, font style and size, sharpness of print, etc. And using color made no difference. I used to work in a darkroom, and I'm used to manipulating photos with filters and other methods to enhance them. Basically, both devices need a brighter backlight and a lot more contrast to make the type crisper. **The Kindle readers beat the Kobo ones hands down in this area!** The color on the Libra doesn't make any difference either. I got the Libra Colour because the 7" screen is a better size and you can hold it comfortably on the side. The overall design of the Libra is just much better than the Clara. But they do need to make a B & W Libra! You can jot notes (pen is extra $) and highlight with the Libra Colour, but I think most people just want a reader. So, to get the device that had more of the features that I wanted, I had to get the color version of the Libra. This is a nice combo package. Including the dedicated Kobo sleep cover is worth the extra cost. I got the green and it is actually a nice pastel shade. I'm going to attach some photos of the screen. One shows one of the "cheat sheets" that I made for my mom, showing her steps to take. I hope this review helps to explain some of the pluses and minuses of the Kobo Libra Colour. My mom loves hers and says it is the best gift I've ever given her. It's nice to get something right, once in a while. lol ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***N on 13 November 2024* After over a decade as a Kindle girly I decided to make the switch to Kobo to see what the hype was all about. I was drawn in by the fact that it has color (something Kindle didn’t offer at the time), has buttons (why no new Oasis Amazon?), and has a stylus. After several months of this being my primary reading device, I like it even more now than I expected to. My favorite features are Google Drive integration, direct access to Libby book checkouts, the color, and being able to annotate directly on the page like I would with a physical book. My biggest complaint is that sometimes there’s a bit more lag than I’m used to with Kindle devices. It’s not a dealbreaker for me, but it is noticeable from time to time. Writing with the stylus is not quite as nice as it is on my Kindle scribe (which I still use daily for work purposes), but it’s decent enough. Overall I’m VERY happy with this purchase and I’m not sure I’ll ever go back to kindle again. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kobo Libra Colour White eReader with Case Bundle - MoKo 2-Pack Matte Screen Protector Fits Kobo Libra Colour 7 Inches 2024/Kobo Libra 2 E-Reader 7" 2021, Premium PET Anti-Glare Screen Protective Film Screen Protector --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/739941760-libra-colour-white-ereader-with-case-bundle](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/739941760-libra-colour-white-ereader-with-case-bundle) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*