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13 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Kobo Libra 2. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the storage and size. The design and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the battery. Some have doubts about the reliability and usability.
price, portability, design, size, storage
durability, usability, reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Kobo Libra 2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)
Although Kobo's Libra 2 ebook reader offers only minor upgrades over its predecessor, it's pleasant to hold, supports many formats, and is terrific for accessing material from public libraries.
Expert review by : Daniel Allen (androidpolice.com)
The Kobo Libra 2 outclasses Kindle in the sub-$200 category
Small form factor ; Even, unobtrusive front light ; Page-turn buttons
Closed ecosystem ; No MP3 support ; No headphone jack
If you don't have a problem sideloading your books and don't care about your base ecosystem , the Kobo Libra 2 is the clear winner in this category. It costs about $80 less than the 32GB Kindle Oasis, and the lack of page-turn buttons puts the...
Expert review by : Aabhas Sharma (gadgetsnow_com)
When it comes to ebook readers, Amazon Kindle has become quite the generic name and choice. Kindle is available across price segments. However, there are a few other brands that have their offerings to rival Kindle. Take the case of Kobo, which...
The Kobo Libra 2 is a premium eReader — priced at Rs 19,990 — with a lot to offer, especially for Indian readers who value a large, comfortable reading experience and open format support. However, the high price tag might just prove a deterrent to...
Expert review by : Michael Aulia (cravingtech.com)
Kobo Libra 2 Review – While I've never used the original Kobo Libra before, Kobo Nia was a great alternative to the popular Kindle with a retail cost of just A$129 at JB Hi-Fi. But Kobo Libra 2 definitely feels much more responsive, lighter, and has a...
An amazing eReader from Kobo for one-handed operation and also supports playing Audiobooks
Expert review by : Sharmishta Sarkar (techradar.com)
The best-value mainstream ereader yet
Winning asymmetric design ; 32GB storage ; Audiobook support
Battery charging can be erratic
The Kobo Libra 2 replaced one of our favourite ereaders in October 2021, coming in at about the same price as the Libra H2O, but with far more storage, Bluetooth support for audiobooks and a USB-C charging port. Even with newer models from different...
Expert review by : Nandagopal Rajan (indianexpress.com)
The latest Kobo range of eReaders from Rakuten has three models to cater to different audiences.
Expert review by : Luke Anisimoff (smarthouse.com.au)
Having used both the new Sage and next-gen Libra 2 e-readers from Kobo for a couple of months now, including some heavy sessions during lockdown, I'm going to have trouble going back to my Kindle, even though I'm still halfway through a book on it…...
Very comfortable in the hand thanks to the ergonomic raised edge on the right-hand side ; Battery life is excellent
Basic built-in speakers would be good. Not top-of-the-line, just something that’s there if you can’t be bothered leaving the room/bed to grab your speaker/headphones ; Takes a while to power up after pressing the on button. Not too long, but it is...
Comfortable to use, these are both great devices, at a good price. While both get the job done with power and comfortable lighting, I actually prefer the Libra 2 despite it having a smaller screen than the Sage. It just feels more familiar, having used...
Expert review by : Scott Plowman (eftm.com.au)
I've used a Kobo e-reader for quite a while now -- and I use it a lot. I like it because it can read basically any format of book and is easy to
The Kobo Libra 2 offers the ability to read to most formats available online along with many other useful features including OverDrive public library support. Kobo Plus is great for those who like to read random books but not so much if you are looking...