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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021 vs Kobo Libra Colour
What Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021 does better (0) and where Libra Colour wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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6.7Screen9.3
4.4Comfort & build6.5
6.0Battery7.2
4.3Features8.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021Libra Colour
| Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021 | Libra Colour | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 174 mm | 161 mm | +13 mm |
| Width | 125 mm | 145 mm | −20 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm | = |
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g | +7 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021 better than Libra Colour?
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Libra Colour better than Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021?
- Physical page-turn buttonsNo · Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021: Yes
- Pen support (handwriting)No · Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021: Yes
- CPU clock0.8 GHz vs 2 GHz2.5×
- Colour screenNo · Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021: Yes
- Memory card slotNo · Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021: Yes
- EPUB supportNo · Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2021: Yes
- Weight207 g vs 200 g+3%
- Screen size6.8″ vs 7″+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Screen | ||
| Screen size | 6.8″ | 7″ |
| Resolution | 1680 × 1264 | 1680 × 1264 |
| Pixel density | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Screen technology | E Ink Carta | E Ink Kaleido 3 |
| Colour screen | No | Yes |
| Colour pixel density | — | 150 ppi |
| Grey levels | 16 | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Front light | Yes | Yes |
| Warm light (adjustable colour temperature) | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic brightness (light sensor) | Yes | — |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g |
| Width | 125 mm | 145 mm |
| Height | 174 mm | 161 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Physical page-turn buttons | No | Yes |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,050 mAh |
| Battery life (claimed) | — | 6 weeks |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging | Yes | — |
| Storage | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | 0.5 GB | — |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Max memory card | — | 32 GB |
| Pen & notes | ||
| Pen support (handwriting) | No | Yes |
| Software & books | ||
| Platform | Own Linux-based system | Own Linux-based system |
| Operating system | Linux | — |
| 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, CBR, RTF, TXT, HTML |
| EPUB support | No | Yes |
| Text-to-speech | 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 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU clock | 0.8 GHz | 2 GHz |
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