---
product_id: 664000520
title: "Kobo Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | 32GB of Storage | Black"
brand: "kobo"
price: "A$491"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Kobo"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/664000520-kobo-libra-colour-ereader-7-glare-free-colour-e-ink
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# IPX8 Waterproof up to 2m for 60 mins Massive 32GB Storage for 24,000 eBooks 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display Kobo Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | 32GB of Storage | Black

**Brand:** kobo
**Price:** A$491
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📚 Dive into colour, comfort, and waterproof freedom—read like never before!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kobo Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | 32GB of Storage | Black by kobo
- **How much does it cost?** A$491 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/664000520-kobo-libra-colour-ereader-7-glare-free-colour-e-ink)

## Best For

- kobo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kobo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive Storage & Audiobook Support:** Carry up to 24,000 eBooks or 150 audiobooks with 32GB storage and enjoy weeks of battery life—your entire library, always at hand.
- • **Vivid Full-Colour Reading Experience:** Enjoy comics, graphic novels, and illustrations come alive with the latest Kaleido™ 3 colour e-ink technology—no glare, no distractions.
- • **Annotate & Organize with Kobo Stylus 2:** Take colorful notes, highlight passages, and turn your eReader into a digital journal or planner (stylus sold separately).
- • **Waterproof Confidence for Every Adventure:** IPX8-rated waterproofing means your eReader can survive accidental drops in water—read worry-free anywhere, rain or shine.
- • **Ergonomic Design with Physical Page-Turn Buttons:** Comfort meets control with intuitive buttons and customizable reading modes for effortless navigation and long reading sessions.

## Overview

The Kobo Libra Colour is a premium 7-inch eReader featuring a glare-free Kaleido™ 3 colour E Ink display, physical page-turn buttons, and an IPX8 waterproof rating. With 32GB of storage, it holds thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, supports stylus annotation, and offers ergonomic customization options. Designed for avid readers who want vibrant visuals, durability, and seamless note-taking in one sleek device.

## Description

Kobo Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | 32GB of Storage | Black : desertcart.in: Electronics

Review: A great product and you should definitely go for it. - I had a Kindle basic from long long back and wanted to update it to newer model, possibly with buttons like Kindle Oasis, however Oasis has been out of commission and it was not renewed in newer line-ups of desertcart kindle. The ones which were updated was not having a good feedback from users. Hence I decided to go for Kobo Libra Color(KLC). Here are my thoughts. PROS:- 1. KLC is a color version with physical buttons and the colors are good enough for e-ink technology and please so not expect the tablet like quality in this. Colors are vivid and comics look as good as you can get with this technology(see images). Also you can get even more vivid colors by switching developer mode on. 2. Battery backup is excellent(a week or two probably) with normal reading(couple of hours a day) and even better if the content is pure black and white(B&W). Color has lower dpi but B&W is excellent. 3. You can use stylus for annotating and drawing directly on the book. It also has notebook feature. 4. If there is a screen door effect(search for this term) then either I don't have that issue or it really doesn't matter because it is not at all noticeable. 5. Like I said physical buttons are a god-send and very handy. 6. You use google drive or Dropbox for very easy file transfer. You can also use applications to make it very easy as well. 7. PDFs work very well so epubs is not the only supported format. While you can annotate on PDF file, you can't highlight on the PDFs like you do on epubs(this is because PDFs are basically like images with no text layer) CONS:- 1. You lose the variety that desertcart kindle offers with its large selection of books and also in half the price that Kobo will offer. Regional books will not be found on Kobo and if it is there there it will more expensive than what desertcart offers. A work around is that you can buy on desertcart and convert it to epubs and use it on Kobo. desertcart has that facility. 2. Kindle unlimited is yet another thing you might miss if you use that(I didn't). 3. I don't know if Kobo has service centers in India so that another thing you might have to keep in mind. Final Verdict: Go for it if it is in your budget, it is worth it. Update: Battery backup is even better than I initially said. With an hour of reading daily it can last for around 20+ days. If you faster drain of battery, check the ebooks for some error in Calibre application. Update (23/10/2025) : desertcart no longer allows you to download the books like earlier (atleast I don't know of any method, easy or not, that works), so you won't be able to buy the books here and read it in Kobo any longer. Since this could be an issue for some, I thought I should update this review.
Review: Amazing e reader - Go for it, integration of loading google Drive file give it's superiority over kindle paperwhite it's worth the price, brightness is good, battery life last for more than enough and it's easy to use. Everything is best.

## Features

- BROWSE & READ EBOOKS IN FULL COLOUR – Book covers, comics, graphic novels, illustrations, note-taking and more come to life. No glare in sunlight, no notifications – just you and your eBooks in full-colour
- YOUR JOURNAL, DAILY PLANNER AND MORE – Dive into your stories with colorful markups. With Kobo Stylus 2* compatibility (*sold separately), annotate, highlight, and note take your eBooks in color
- READ COMFORTABLY, ALWAYS – Ergonomically designed with page-turn buttons, left/right screen rotation, full font size and margin customization, and landscape mode
- IPX8 WATERPROOF EREADER – Full waterproof protection and meets requirements of IPX8 rating – waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water
- BETTER BY DESIGN – Thoughtfully made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic and repairability to waterproof protection
- CARRY THOUSANDS OF BOOKS ANYWHERE – Carry up to 24,000 eBooks or 150 Kobo Audiobooks with 32GB of storage and enjoy weeks of battery life
- ENDLESS WAYS TO READ & LISTEN- Shop the Kobo Store for millions of eBooks and audiobooks, and read saved articles with Pocket.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CZXX465Z |
| Batteries | 1 C batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery cell composition | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,576 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #3 in eBook Readers & Accessories |
| Brand | Kobo |
| Compatible Devices | [VARIOUS: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android] |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (4,448) |
| Date First Available | 25 April 2024 |
| Device interface - primary | Buttons |
| Digital storage capacity | 32 GB |
| Display Technology | Electronic Ink |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
| Generic Name | Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | Black |
| Has night vision | No |
| Importer | Rakuten Kobo |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | Yes |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.5 x 0.8 x 16.1 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 200 g |
| Item model number | N428-KU-BK-K-CK |
| Manufacturer | Rakuten Kobo |
| Material | Plastic |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Model | N428-KU-BK-K-CK |
| Model Name | Kobo Libra Colour - Black |
| Mounting Hardware | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Net Quantity | 1 Count |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Packer | Rakuten Kobo |
| Product Dimensions | 14.46 x 0.83 x 16.1 cm; 199.86 g |
| RAM Size | 1 GB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
| Screen Resolution | 1264x1680 |
| Special Features | Full Spectrum, Memory Function, Portable |
| Standing screen display size | 7 Inches |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | No |
| Voltage | 230 |
| Wattage | 110.00 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kobo
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Display Technology:** Electronic Ink
- **Display resolution:** 1264x1680
- **Included Components:** Kobo Libra Colour
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model Name:** Kobo Libra Colour - Black
- **Product Dimensions:** 16.1L x 14.5W x 0.8Th Centimeters
- **Screen Size:** 7 Inches

## Images

![Kobo Libra Colour | eReader | 7” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display | Dark Mode Option | Audiobooks | Waterproof | 32GB of Storage | Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gbdrkvfQL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great product and you should definitely go for it.
*by R***Y on 12 December 2024*

I had a Kindle basic from long long back and wanted to update it to newer model, possibly with buttons like Kindle Oasis, however Oasis has been out of commission and it was not renewed in newer line-ups of Amazon kindle. The ones which were updated was not having a good feedback from users. Hence I decided to go for Kobo Libra Color(KLC). Here are my thoughts. PROS:- 1. KLC is a color version with physical buttons and the colors are good enough for e-ink technology and please so not expect the tablet like quality in this. Colors are vivid and comics look as good as you can get with this technology(see images). Also you can get even more vivid colors by switching developer mode on. 2. Battery backup is excellent(a week or two probably) with normal reading(couple of hours a day) and even better if the content is pure black and white(B&W). Color has lower dpi but B&W is excellent. 3. You can use stylus for annotating and drawing directly on the book. It also has notebook feature. 4. If there is a screen door effect(search for this term) then either I don't have that issue or it really doesn't matter because it is not at all noticeable. 5. Like I said physical buttons are a god-send and very handy. 6. You use google drive or Dropbox for very easy file transfer. You can also use applications to make it very easy as well. 7. PDFs work very well so epubs is not the only supported format. While you can annotate on PDF file, you can't highlight on the PDFs like you do on epubs(this is because PDFs are basically like images with no text layer) CONS:- 1. You lose the variety that Amazon kindle offers with its large selection of books and also in half the price that Kobo will offer. Regional books will not be found on Kobo and if it is there there it will more expensive than what Amazon offers. A work around is that you can buy on Amazon and convert it to epubs and use it on Kobo. Amazon has that facility. 2. Kindle unlimited is yet another thing you might miss if you use that(I didn't). 3. I don't know if Kobo has service centers in India so that another thing you might have to keep in mind. Final Verdict: Go for it if it is in your budget, it is worth it. Update: Battery backup is even better than I initially said. With an hour of reading daily it can last for around 20+ days. If you faster drain of battery, check the ebooks for some error in Calibre application. Update (23/10/2025) : Amazon no longer allows you to download the books like earlier (atleast I don't know of any method, easy or not, that works), so you won't be able to buy the books here and read it in Kobo any longer. Since this could be an issue for some, I thought I should update this review.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing e reader
*by T***R on 10 December 2025*

Go for it, integration of loading google Drive file give it's superiority over kindle paperwhite it's worth the price, brightness is good, battery life last for more than enough and it's easy to use. Everything is best.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great device for the price
*by P***R on 5 February 2026*

Great Product! Specially want to read comics and Mangas. Also good for taking occasional notes.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*