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Kobo Libra Colour vs BOOX Go 6 (Gen II)
Kobo Libra Colour ($259.99) vs BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right colour e-reader.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kobo Libra Colour | BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.99 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 200g | 160g |
| Display | 7" E Ink Kaleido 3 colour | 6-inch E Ink |
| Buttons | Physical page-turn | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Stylus | Kobo Stylus 2 (sold separately) | — |
| Water | IPX8 | — |
| Weight | 199.5 g | 160g (BOOX) |
| OS | — | Android with open app store access |
| Controls | — | Physical page-turn buttons |
Pros & Cons
Kobo Libra Colour
- Physical page-turn buttons and one-handed grip
- 7-inch colour at only 200 g
- Stylus 2 markup without Scribe money
- Library borrowing and EPUB built in
- iFixit repair parts published
- $259.99 is Paperwhite Signature money plus $60
- Colour still 150 ppi and muted
- Stylus is an extra purchase
BOOX Go 6 (Gen II)
- Open Android app store
- Physical page-turn buttons
- Light at 160g
- $199.99
- Small 6-inch screen
- Less polished than Kindle or Kobo software
BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) is the better value at $199.99. Both are part of our curated colour e-reader index — tap through to check current pricing.
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