Kobo libra 2 review: Release date, e-reader size, features and more

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kobo libra 2: £159.99, Kobobooks.com open image in gallery Display: 7in HD 7in HD Storage: 32GB 32GB Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Dimensions: 144.6mm x 161.6mm x 9mm 144.6mm x 161.6mm x 9mm Weight: 215g 215g Water-resistant: Yes, up to 2 meters Yes, up to 2 meters Battery: At least six weeks At least six weeks Rating: 9/10 Pros: Audiobook support, USB C charging, water-resistant Cons: No access to Kobo+, slightly bigger than the H2O The Kobo libra 2 has a faster e-ink screen, more storage and built-in Bluetooth technology. Kobo is also the first ereader company that offers built-in support for libraries – using its Overdrive software lets you borrow books from your local library, so long as you’re a member. Screen and design The Kobo libra 2 uses the latest generation touchscreen, a 7in HD E ink carta 1200 at 300ppi resolution. But if you have an older style Kobo or even, dare we say it a Kindle paperwhite, then the libra 2 is certainly an ebook that we’d recommend upgrading to.