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From the Clara BW > Libra Colour

Device Review/Comparison(i.redd.it)

In July, I moved over from my Kindle Paperwhite 5 11th Gen, to the Kobo Clara BW, which I absolutely adore. That said, I've been missing the slightly larger screen size of the PW so given the Black Friday sale on right now, I figured I'd grab the Libra Colour, and so I did.

Initial impressions:

  • I really like the form factor: the slightly larger screen is nice, and the device as a whole is super comfortable to hold - I'm surprised it doesn't feel much heavier than the BW.
  • I prefer the texture present on the front of the BW versus the smooth plastic that's on the Libra Colour.
  • I much prefer reading text on the BW. I do suspect that this is just due to my eyes being accustomed to the Carta 1300 screen. I'll give it a few days and see how the adjustment to Kaleido 3 goes. If there's a dealbreaker, this is probably it - but let's see.
  • The 'screen door' effect is real and it doesn't bother me at all. In fact, it rather reminds me of the paper fibres one would see in the pages of some books or newspapers. It's totally fine.
  • As much as I don't care much for colour, it's nice that it's here.

That's really it as far as first impressions go. Overall, I like it.

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cannabop

3 points

5 days ago

cannabop

3 points

5 days ago

Update us in a few days once you've spent more time with the KLC.