Color e-readers with a 7-inch display featuring the latest generation screens (Kaleido 3) are still relatively rare in the market. That's why I'm offering a comparison between the Kobo Libra Colour and the Onyx Boox Go Color 7.
Key Similarities
Both the Kobo Libra Colour and the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 utilize the same type of electronic ink screen that allows for color content display. The screen size is also suitable for reading manga and displaying colorful illustrations.
Additionally, both devices offer a convincing eBook reader with all the necessary features for an optimal reading experience, including adjustable fonts, line spacing, margins, text size, and orientation.
Both Kobo and Onyx provide strong compatibility with standard file formats such as EPUB, CBR, CBZ, PDF, and more. Thus, you can use either one to access and enjoy your digital book library without any issues.
You can find the reviews for these e-readers here:
Before moving on to the differences, here's a comparative video:
Main Differences
These two e-readers embody distinct philosophies.
On one hand, we have the Kobo Libra Colour, which offers software that simplifies the e-reader's use for users: everything is preconfigured and integrated for a straightforward and effective reading experience.
On the other hand, he Onyx Boox Go Color 7 runs on Android 12, providing a plethora of features and the ability to add applications.
At this level, the differences are significant, and it's challenging to list them all, but here are the main distinctions I've noted concerning eBook reading:
- The Onyx Boox Go Color 7 allows for fine adjustments to the screen display quality for advanced users.
- The Kobo Libra Colour provides default settings that are good enough not to require adjustments.
- The Onyx Boox Go Color 7 allows internet browsing and application additions (note: not all will be compatible with an e-reader).
- The Onyx is more expensive and offers a more premium build quality than the Kobo.
- The Kobo Libra Colour has a much richer digital library than the Onyx (with a wide selection of books in English).
Which E-Reader to Choose?
So, which e-reader should you choose between the Kobo Libra Colour and the Onyx Boox Go Color 7?
Once again, it comes down to personal preference and usage.
I believe it's better to lean towards the Kobo if you're looking for an excellent, straightforward reading experience with a very good, comprehensive library that gives access to a multitude of books directly from your e-reader.
However, if you're in need of an e-reader that caters to broader usage—such as web browsing or reading emails on an electronic ink screen—and plan to source your eBooks directly from download sites, the Onyx is also a good, more versatile option better suited for tech-savvy users.
