Kobo Launches Colored E-readers: Libra Colour, Clara Colour

Canadian firm Rakuten Kobo Inc. has unveiled its latest e-readers with color displays - the Kobo Clara Colour and the Kobo Libra Colour.These devices are the company's first foray into the world of...

RTT Staff Writer•Thursday, April 11, 2024•1 min read

Canadian firm Rakuten Kobo Inc. has unveiled its latest e-readers with color displays – the Kobo Clara Colour and the Kobo Libra Colour.

These devices are the company’s first foray into the world of colored e-readers, and they are priced at $149.99 and $219.99, respectively.

The new e-readers are designed with the same sleek look as their black-and-white predecessors, the Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Clara 2E, but with the addition of colorful screens. The company claims that the devices can last up to 42 days on a single charge, based on 30 minutes of daily reading at 30 percent screen brightness with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned off.

The Kobo Libra Colour, which is compatible with the Kobo Stylus 2 (sold separately for $69.99), has a 7-inch screen and 32GB of storage. The Kobo Clara Colour, on the other hand, has a 6-inch display and 16GB of storage. Both devices feature E Ink’s newest Kaledio color screen technology, which transitions from a 300ppi grayscale resolution to 150ppi in color mode. The color palette of the screens is subtle and pastel-like. Furthermore, both devices are IPX8 certified, meaning they can withstand submersion in water for up to an hour at depths under two meters.

The brand also introduced a new black and white e-reader, the Kobo Clara BW, priced at $129.99. Additionally, recycled material covers with built-in stands are available for purchase for all three new devices.

Pre-orders for all three devices begin on April 10, with sales starting on April 30.