Between the Kindle Colorsoft and Libra Colour, the Kindle Colorsoft comes out ahead in several specs, while the Libra Colour wins on weight. Overall, the Kindle Colorsoft scores 65.5 and the Libra Colour scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The Kindle Colorsoft doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Libra Colour if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable screen size, resolution, storage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Kobo - Libra Colour wins
- ▲Weight — 20.00 g less. 199 vs 219.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo - Libra Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7 " | 7 " |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | true | true |
| Warm light | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo - Libra Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 219 g | 199 glead |
| Waterproof | true | true |
| Page-turn buttons | false | truelead |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo - Libra Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | 8 weekslead | 6 weeks |
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