| Name | Kobo Libra 2 | Kindle Oasis 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $179.99 | $249.99 |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Current price | Kobo, Amazon | Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta 1200 | E Ink Carta |
| Display size (inch) | 7 | 7 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1264×1680 | 1264×1680 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes: ComfortLight PRO | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Page-turn | ✔ Page-turn |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | 4G optional ⓘ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Kobo firmware | Kindle firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 32 GB | 8.0 GB | 32 GB ⓘ |
| RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 1 GHz | 1 GHz dual core |
| Other built in: | - | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1500 mAh | 1130 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | Micro-USB |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 2 meters) | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 1.5 meters) |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.16×14.46×0.9 | 15.9×14.1×0.84 |
| Weight (gram): | 215 | 188 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.4×5.7×0.4 | 6.3×5.6×0.33 |
| Weight (oz): | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Flush |
| Color options: | Black, white | Graphite, gold |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | N418 | S8IN4O |
| User guide / manual | User guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Kobobooks.com | Amazon |
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