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Kobo Libra Colour vs Supernote Nomad
Kobo Libra Colour ($259.99) vs Supernote Nomad ($359) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right colour e-reader.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kobo Libra Colour | Supernote Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.99 | $359 |
| Weight | 200g | 266g |
| Display | 7" E Ink Kaleido 3 colour | 7.8 in E Ink, 1404 x 1872, 300 PPI |
| Buttons | Physical page-turn | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB plus microSD up to 2 TB |
| Stylus | Kobo Stylus 2 (sold separately) | — |
| Water | IPX8 | — |
| Weight | 199.5 g | 266 g (supernote.com spec page) |
| Battery | — | 2700 mAh, user replaceable |
| Dimensions | — | 191.9 x 139.2 x 6.8 mm |
| RAM | — | 4 GB |
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
Supernote Nomad
- Battery and motherboard are replaceable
- microSD expansion up to 2 TB
- 300 PPI screen reads sharply
- Pen-first notes with no distractions
- Black and white screen only
- Heavier than a phone-sized note device at 266 g
- Wi-Fi and USB-C 2.0 only, no cellular
- Limited app ecosystem versus a tablet
Kobo Libra Colour is the better value at $259.99. Both are part of our curated colour e-reader index — tap through to check current pricing.
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