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Kobo Libra 2 vs Silvergear Pocketbook

What Libra 2 does better (4) and where Pocketbook wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kobo Libra 2
Kobo · 2021Libra 2
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $160
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Silvergear Pocketbook
Silvergear · 2023Pocketbook
2 advantages≈ $110
7.6Screen2.6

Why is Libra 2 better than Pocketbook?

  1. Storage32 GB vs 4 GB8×
  2. Pixel density300 ppi vs 167 ppi+80%
  3. Warm light (adjustable colour temperature)Yes · Pocketbook: No
  4. Screen size7″ vs 6″+17%

Why is Pocketbook better than Libra 2?

  1. Weight215 g vs 160 g+34%
  2. Memory card slotNo · Libra 2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Kobo Libra 2Kobo Libra 2≈ $1607.2
Screen
Screen size7″6″
Resolution1680 × 1264800 × 600
Pixel density300 ppi167 ppi
Screen technologyE Ink Carta—
Colour screenNoNo
TouchscreenYesYes
Front lightYesYes
Warm light (adjustable colour temperature)YesNo
Design
Weight215 g160 g
Width146 mm—
Height162 mm—
Thickness9 mm—
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Physical page-turn buttonsYes—
Colours—Black
Battery
USB-CYes—
Storage
Storage32 GB4 GB
RAM0.5 GB—
Memory card slotNoYes
Max memory card—32 GB
Pen & notes
Pen support (handwriting)No—
Software & books
PlatformOwn Linux-based system—
Google Play appsNo—
Built-in bookstoreRakuten Kobo Store—
Supported formatsEPUB, PDF, MOBI, CBZ, RTF, HTMLEPUB, PDF, MOBI
EPUB supportYesYes
Audiobooks / audio playbackYes—
Public library lending (OverDrive / Libby / Onleihe)Yes—
Connectivity & audio
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Mobile data (4G / LTE)No—
Built-in speakerYes—
Headphone jackYes—
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