Kobo Libra 2 vs Kindle Paperwhite

Name Kobo Libra 2 Kindle Paperwhite 6
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MSRP $179.99 $179.99
Released 2021 2024
Availability Available Available
Current price Kobo, Amazon Amazon
Display specifications
Display type E Ink Carta 1200 E Ink Carta 1300
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
Stylus input
Dark mode
Audiobooks
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi 4 Wi-Fi 5
Cellular network
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 16 GB
RAM 512 MB ?
CPU clock speed 1 GHz ? 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 1900 mAh
USB (charging) port USB-C USB-C
Physical specifications
Waterproof? Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 2 meters) Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 2 meters)
Size (cm H×W×D): 16.16×14.46×0.9 17.67×12.76×0.78
Weight (gram): 215 214
Size (inch H×W×D): 6.4×5.7×0.4 7.0×5.0×0.3
Weight (oz): 7.6 7.5
Screen: flush or recessed? Recessed Flush
Color options: Black, white Black, green (jade), pink (raspberry)
Accessories in the box - -
More information
Model number N418 SA568B
User guide / manual User guide User Guide
Official site link: Kobobooks.com Amazon
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