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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2018 vs Kobo Libra 2
What Kindle Paperwhite 2018 does better (1) and where Libra 2 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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4.2Screen7.6
4.7Comfort & build5.7
3.3Features6.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kindle Paperwhite 2018Libra 2
| Kindle Paperwhite 2018 | Libra 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 167 mm | 162 mm | +5 mm |
| Width | 116 mm | 146 mm | −30 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 9 mm | −1 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kindle Paperwhite 2018 better than Libra 2?
- Thickness8 mm vs 9 mm+12%
Why is Libra 2 better than Kindle Paperwhite 2018?
- Warm light (adjustable colour temperature)No · Kindle Paperwhite 2018: Yes
- Physical page-turn buttonsNo · Kindle Paperwhite 2018: Yes
- USB-CNo · Kindle Paperwhite 2018: Yes
- EPUB supportNo · Kindle Paperwhite 2018: Yes
- Screen size6″ vs 7″+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Screen | ||
| Screen size | 6″ | 7″ |
| Resolution | 1448 × 1072 | 1680 × 1264 |
| Pixel density | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Screen technology | E Ink Carta | E Ink Carta |
| Colour screen | No | No |
| Grey levels | 16 | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Front light | Yes | Yes |
| Warm light (adjustable colour temperature) | No | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | — | 215 g |
| Width | 116 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 167 mm | 162 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 9 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Physical page-turn buttons | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| RAM | — | 0.5 GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Pen & notes | ||
| Pen support (handwriting) | No | No |
| Software & books | ||
| Platform | Own Linux-based system | Own Linux-based system |
| Google Play apps | No | No |
| Built-in bookstore | Amazon Kindle Store | Rakuten Kobo Store |
| Supported formats | PDF, MOBI, AZW3, AZW, DOCX, DOC, TXT, HTML, PRC | EPUB, PDF, MOBI, CBZ, RTF, HTML |
| EPUB support | No | Yes |
| Audiobooks / audio playback | Yes | Yes |
| Public library lending (OverDrive / Libby / Onleihe) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & audio | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile data (4G / LTE) | No | No |
| Built-in speaker | — | Yes |
| Headphone jack | — | Yes |
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