Kobo Libra 2 review 2024: a fantastic ebook e-reader

When it was first unveiled, the Kobo Libra 2 didn’t appear to be much of an improvement over the Libra H2O. What little did alter, however, made the ereader a huge success, especially in terms of cost-effectiveness. And it’s still the best, even when newer ones have come out.

Kobo has secretly upped the prices of most of its current ereader models since their launch, but the Libra 2 was initially only $10 (£10; AU$10) more expensive than the H2O. Despite the price increase, the Libra 2’s enhanced capabilities make it an excellent investment. The Kobo Libra 2 has a 7-inch E Ink Carta 1200 screen, which is the same technology used in current-generation e-readers, so you can expect a responsive and clear reading experience.

Kobo Libra 2 Specifications

Design and Display

Kobo appears to have fully embraced the asymmetric style popularized by Amazon and seen on several ereaders today. Four of Kobo’s eight current e-readers (the Libra H2O is still available in select areas) feature the page-turn buttons that make one-handed reading a breeze, so it’s apparent the company intends for this design to stick around.

However, a few tweaks have been made to that design. A crease on the Libra H2O’s thicker bezel was noticeable, but the Libra 2 has eliminated this flaw. Even the plastic chassis of the Libra 2 benefits from the removal of the recess between the two page-turn buttons found on the Libra H2O. You can buy this Kobo Libra 2 from its official website

Kobo Libra 2: Software

These battery shenanigans do not in any way effect the performance of the Libra 2, and we are unsure whether this is a software problem that can be fixed by a future firmware update. However, even if it is a software glitch, it does not matter. Even while it is charging, you may continue to use it for things like listening to audiobooks. And to tell you the truth, even if you stop charging the ereader when it reaches 92%, there are still days, if not weeks, of battery life available for you to use so that you do not have to be too concerned about it.

Kobo Libra 2: Performance

The Libra 2 has a height, width, and depth (HWD) of 5.7 by 6.4 by 0.3 inches and weighs 7.6 ounces. Although it is slightly heavier than its predecessor, which had HWD dimensions of 5.7 by 6.3 by 0.3 inches and weighed 6.8 ounces, it is still easy to grasp in one hand due to its specialized grip region.

It utilizes the same new E Ink Carta 1200 screen as is seen in Kobo’s 10-inch Elipsa and the most recent Kindle Paperwhite, which is 7 inches and has a pixel density of 300 ppi. When compared side by side, the page turn speed of the Libra 2 is noticeably faster than that of the Libra H2O.

Kobo Libra 2: Battery Life

Other improvements over past e-readers include a bigger battery (1,500mAh vs. 1,200mAh for the Libra) and a USB-C port instead of a micro-USB port. The battery can be charged very quickly. It took only 50 minutes to go from 0% to 92%, but it took another hour to reach 100%. If you read for about an hour every day,

Final Words

The Kobo Libra 2 is the ideal e-reader in every respect. It’s compact and light, making it easy to carry around as you read. Now that it can play audiobooks, it can compete strongly with the Kindle Paperwhite.

Having Overdrive and Pocket available is great, but having access to Kobo’s subscription service would be ideal. The ebook selection at Kobo is just as good. It may not have as many ebooks as Amazon, but it does have a good selection of bestsellers.

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