E-book reader Kobo N428-KU-BK-K-BU 32 GB Wi-Fi 7" E Ink Kaleido

The Kobo Libra Colour is a 7" colour eReader with an E Ink Kaleido™ 3 display that shows book covers, illustrations and annotations in colour while preserving a glare-free reading experience. It includes the Kobo Stylus 2 for colour markups and integrated notebooks synced to Kobo Cloud, Dropbox or Google Drive. The device features an ergonomic curved design with page-turn buttons, adjustable fonts and margins, landscape mode and ComfortLight PRO for reduced blue light. The eReader is waterproof to IPX8 standards, repairable, and offers 32 GB storage for thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, Bluetooth for listening, and seamless access to the Kobo Store, library borrowing via OverDrive and Libby, and Pocket for saving articles.

Advantages

The Kobo Libra Colour combines a colour E Ink display with pen input, allowing coloured highlights, underlines and handwritten notes directly on eBooks. Its ergonomic shape and page-turn buttons support comfortable one-handed reading, while ComfortLight PRO and Dark Mode reduce eye strain. With 32 GB storage, Bluetooth audio, and cloud integrations, the device covers reading, listening and note-taking needs. The unit is waterproof (IPX8) and designed for repairability to extend lifespan.

Key specifications

• Display: 7" E Ink Kaleido™ 3 colour screen
• Included accessory: Kobo Stylus 2 for coloured markups
• Storage: 32 GB (approx. up to 24,000 eBooks or 150 audiobooks)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth for audiobooks, Wi‑Fi, Google Drive and Dropbox integration
• Battery life: weeks of typical use (manufacturer estimate)
• Durability: IPX8 waterproof (up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres)
• Features: page-turn buttons, left/right rotation, landscape mode, adjustable fonts and margins, ComfortLight PRO, Dark Mode
• Cloud services: Kobo Cloud backup, OverDrive and Libby library borrowing, Pocket integration

How to use

Charge the Kobo Libra Colour and complete the on-screen setup to connect to Wi‑Fi and sign in to your Kobo account. Use the Kobo Stylus 2 to highlight, underline and write notes directly on eBooks and in integrated notebooks; sync notes automatically to Kobo Cloud or link Dropbox/Google Drive for backups. Browse or purchase eBooks and audiobooks from the Kobo Store, borrow from local libraries through OverDrive or Libby, and use Pocket to save web articles for later reading. Adjust font size, margins, orientation and enable ComfortLight PRO or Dark Mode for a personalized reading experience. Pair Bluetooth headphones to listen to Kobo Audiobooks.

Recommendations

For long reading sessions, enable ComfortLight PRO or Dark Mode and customize font and margin settings. To protect your notes and access them across devices, link your Kobo account to Kobo Cloud and set up Dropbox or Google Drive sync. For waterproof protection while near water, ensure the device is properly sealed before submersion.