Between the Go Color 7 and Libra 2, the Go Color 7 comes out ahead in storage and weight, while the Libra 2 wins on waterproof. Overall, the Go Color 7 scores 71.5 and the Libra 2 scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Go Color 7 edges ahead on the Mars Score (71.5 vs 65.5), but the 6.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Go Color 7 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, weight, color screen.
Pick the Libra 2 if you care most about waterproof. Its strongest claims are waterproof.
Both ship with comparable screen size, resolution, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Go Color 7 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Boox - Go Color 7 wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 64 GB vs 32 GB.
- ▲Weight — 20.00 g less. 195 vs 215.
- ▲Has Color screen.
Why Kobo - Libra 2 wins
- ▲Has Waterproof.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Boox - Go Color 7 | Kobo - Libra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7 " | 7 " |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | truelead | false |
| Warm light | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Boox - Go Color 7 | Kobo - Libra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 glead | 215 g |
| Waterproof | false | truelead |
| Page-turn buttons | true | true |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Boox - Go Color 7 | Kobo - Libra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 64 GBlead | 32 GB |
| Battery life | 4 weeks | 6 weekslead |
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