What do you think about the Kobo Libra Colour? Would you choose this or a kindle, or something else?! NOTE: This was filmed during sunset, so the general lighting is a bit yellow!
Even though I am receiving the latest Kindle Paperwhite today, I am very much leaning to trying out the Kobo. I use Calibre on my computer so sideloading isnt an issue for me.
Lol I'm getting both honestly😂 my kobo libra colour just came in yesterday and I will be pre-ordering the kindle Colorsoft on Friday. I honestly don't mind funding my (reading) hobby 😏
Kobo is also more user-friendly to sideloading your own files. I definitely recommend using the Calibre ebook management software with a Kobo. There are many plugins for Calibre to remove DMR on the ebooks you purchased and should legitimately own the files for. And there are just so many other powerful tools within Calibre to manage your ebook library in general.
I love the Kobo libra color and was going to purchase a few months ago but decided to wait because I heard kindle was coming out with a color version and their were rumors that it would mimic the oasis because I need the turn page buttons but now that the colorsoft is out it’s very underwhelming. With that said, the ease of using both kindle unlimited along with Libby on my kindle is unmatched. With my ADHD I just hate the idea of and just honestly can’t keep up with so many devices ugh this is so tough. But I’m gonna wait until next year to see if kindle steps her game up with the colorsoft before just caving to the kobo.
I really hope they step it up... it would be nice if they had one device that would rule them all. I know they want to be "touch forward" but so many people have said they just want an oasis-like device back.... I would hope they'd listen or they'll lose a lot of people
I read an article this morning saying that the generation of Kindles have made it so they don’t show up when plugged into a computer. I’m canceling my KU. Kobo for life!
I’m hoping the color soft won’t have the “hazy” effect. I don’t own the kobo color device but I did order the color soft and I am looking forward to seeing it in person
It most certainly will. That's the best anyone can do with current technology. You won't notice it after a while if you avoid looking at a normal e-ink reader.
It looked worse on camera than it actually is, but I did see a setting later while I was editing that said “reduce rainbow effect” so I’ll turn that on. I’m glad yours doesn’t do that!!
The reason I love the Libra Colour is twofold. First, it is the buttons that I love. I set the top button fit page advance and it fits into my hand perfectly. Secondly, I love Kobo because it is not Amazon. Canadian Kindles do not support Bluetooth, so as a result audiobooks are out of the question. Also Libby/Overdrive is not supported from almost all Canadian libraries for Kindle. Bluetooth and Libby make Kobo a complete Canadian ereader. Thank you for another great video.
You need to touch one time in the middle of the screen of the reading page to activate the reading setting, two times touch in the middle of the screen will refresh the page.
@@jpi2228 I was doing it through the viewfinder of the camera so it was harder to see where my hand was 😂😅 I know it looked so silly editing it back but that’s helpful!!!
The resson I would most likely stick with Kindle is only because Im so engrained in the Amazon system with KU and Audible. Plus I know how to send my libby books to Kindle too, but I enjoy the comparisons cause you never know i may be swayed lol ❤
My Kindle oasis died so I’ve had the Kobo for a couple of months and absolutely love it. I’m glad I got the Kobo now that Amazon didn’t drop a new Oasis because I NEED the page turn buttons. I have e a paper white signature that I got last year. I won’t be ordering the color soft because it’s $50 more than the kobo color ($219 vs $279) and has less features
I dread the day my oasis stops working. It’s been my favorite Kindle thus far. I didn’t even realize Amazon discontinued it until I started hearing about folks looking for used ones. Eventually I will get a color e-reader and at the moment I’m leaning towards the kobo primarily because of the buttons but I have time as my oasis still works.
The Kobo Libra Color is a much superior device. Pen/Note taking in color which Amazon Colorsoft does not have and $50-70 cheaper. Kobo plus is awesome as well.
@@SummerSayreI love my Kobo color so much but kobo plus isn’t worth it, in my opinion. Not many book options that interest me so I stick with book borrowing from Libby ❤
I keep tossing around the Kobo Color but really don’t want to invest in another system but I was really PO 😡 when I found out about Kindle and how they can take a book from you for any reason because stupid me thought I was buying the books & they were mine - I’m totally invested with Kindle and I really really love my kindle I’ve had one almost since Gen 1 & then throw in Kindle Unlimited & Audible wow 😀 - I have paid so much to them only to find this out - it just wrong if you buy a physical book at a book store they can’t come take it from your home - I love my Kindle and I bought the colorsoft also so here I go still throwing money into the Kindle system - I don’t know seriously bugs me!! This Kobo reminds me of my Kindle Oasis which I loved but the battery died so often anyways just frustrated and venting thanks for the info you answered all my questions!!
If it helps I don’t think it happens often… it’s a 1% situation, but it is nice that the kobo feels more like it’s a home bookshelf as you said. It is very oasis-like!!!
@@SummerSayre- it’s funny now that you said that I don’t know 🤷🏼♀️ if I’ve ever been missing a book on my kindle but then again I haven’t search for one I knew I bought & couldn’t find it.. again I was just frustrated when I heard that but I do love my kindle - and I’m very excited about the Kindle Colorsoft - Do you know when the Kobo Color came out I don’t want to decide to try one out & then I’m at the end of that Generation 😂
It’s happened to me just once and I’ve had kindles since they first launched. But who knows there may be more that I’m not aware of. Are you sure that isn’t the case with Kobo? Because I think it’s a licensing thing. If Amazon no longer has the rights to carry the book. The book is not available anymore in the US, I was still reading it and realized I could no longer find it as I tried to buy it elsewhere.
I’ve been waiting for this to drop!!! 🎉 okay question for the a and a video when you make it: how important is having whisper sync/ the cloud with audible and kindle since this clearly doesn’t have that integration? Great vid!!! Can’t wait for the colorsoft 😍
@@skepticalmechanic I know this device didn’t just come out but I’ve been waiting for Summer’s video to “drop”, I just like hearing her opinions on things!
@@SummerSayreI got the Jade and I love it however the color peeks out on the sides with the inserts so I also ordered a black on because I don’t know that I will like the Jade peeling out when I want to have a different theme. So I’ll probably send the Jade Back.
I sold my kindle and i'm really happy with my kobo, and there are lots of things that i prefer over the kindle. That being said, i don't think that sideloading in kobo to avoid amazon taking back books for whatever reason is an advantage, because u could (and should!) do the same just having a kindle. Buy the ebook, download it, remove DRM and sideload it to the kindle if you want (or keep it backed up in calibre in your computer until you need if amazon ever pulls it back). The remove the DRM thing is something to consider. I think it's legal in most countries, but i don't know if it's legal in _every_ country, you should do your own research. And legal concerns aside, there's the moral side of things, if i "bought" the book (because that is what the button in amazon says, it doesn't say rent until amazon loses the rights), why shouldn't i be able to use it and read it wherever i want. But as i said, it's legal to deDRM in most countries, and if not... well, you can decide what to do. But again, i don't think it's a win for the kobo, cause you can do it with your kindle too.
That's true, I haven't done that with a kindle in a long time, so I don't generally think about that being a possibility! I think I've just found it fun to sideload onto the Kobo because then all of the color shows up so it's just been a nice little hobby. True about the ethical and legal concerns as well! Good points!
@@bretebey Oh! I didn’t know about that! I haven’t seen any UA-camr talk about it, and that’s a pretty big downside and I think it’s something UA-camrs should point out more.. As I mentioned, I had a Paperwhite for a few years, but I sold it when I got my Libra Color, and I have absolutely no regrets
I was wondering what the speed/performances differences were between Libra colour and Kindle 11th, 12th gen paperwhites (mobi or pdf, or any natively supported formats). Also, have you tried reading cbr/cbz formats on Libra (comics/manga)?
I haven't tried those formats but I can and let you know! I would say the Libra Colour is faster than any kindle than I currently have, but the new ones are on the way to me now, so I'll compare once they are here! :)
Kindle USB sideloaded books have disappeared on me for years. Anything done with Send to Kindle has stuck. I don’t know what caused that glitch. As for purchased books disappearing…. Never heard of that. Were they obtained through prime or Kindle Unlimited? Cause those change and you don’t get to keep those if they pull them from Prime or KU. Could that be it? The thing that will make you miss kindle…. Your annotations being saved on library book and your sideloaded books. When you return a library book on kobo, the annotations are lost forever, whereas Kindle seems to remember them somehow
Oh that's wild that they've been doing that - the one I had was purchased, not KU, not sideloaded. It was very strange! I found that people on reddit were experiencing the same/similar things with that book and others - just disappearing with no notice or refund. I guess if you look at the fine print they have the "right" to do that? I haven't looked into it fully myself with the fine print, but I will soon. I love that the highlights go to goodreads and save there as well! You'd think Kobo would figure out a way for it to save... people LOVE their highlights and annotations!
@@SummerSayre I don’t think they are purposely pulling the content. I think it doesn’t recognize what the file are after an update, vs send to kindle books which download with numerical file names the system recognizes. In short, it’s a system glitch, but not nefarious in any way. Otherwise, my send to kindle books would be pulled to, and that is not the case.
So the weird page number is when you have it in adobe epub. if you go to your settings and go to Reading settings then the second page you can check that off and the number will go away. I've been just making all my epub files into the kobo epub so I get all the stats. I just use a website to change the file type.
The ones purchased from the Kobo library will automatically sync over, but I think sideloaded things will have to be re-loaded. Once they are in your calibre app on your computer it's really easy to drag and drop though, so not a huge problem. Definitely a bit different but I'd rather have the security of making sure they will all stay on there and not go "poof" like that one book did on my kindle!
What do you think about the Kobo Libra Colour? Would you choose this or a kindle, or something else?! NOTE: This was filmed during sunset, so the general lighting is a bit yellow!
Even though I am receiving the latest Kindle Paperwhite today, I am very much leaning to trying out the Kobo. I use Calibre on my computer so sideloading isnt an issue for me.
I have a paperwhite but hubby got me a kobo so i think ill use kindle for KU and the rest on the kobo
Lol I'm getting both honestly😂 my kobo libra colour just came in yesterday and I will be pre-ordering the kindle Colorsoft on Friday. I honestly don't mind funding my (reading) hobby 😏
omg fun! I'm so excited to hear how you like each of them!!! 🙌🏻😍
Girl me too!! I also purchased the kindle basic in matcha green.. I think I have an unhealthy obsession with eReaders at this stage 😅
@@buttermilkbrioche I may or may not have a matcha kindle on the way to unbox soon.... 😂
@@SummerSayre Hahaha twins!! Omg the matcha is just the cutest little baby ever
@gabriellejoypires isn’t it?! I held off but then I was like no… I have to!!! I hope you love yours. When is it getting to you?!
I’m actually thinking of switching back to kobo because I love knowing how many pages I have left in the chapter
@@Cocoj17 I do love that you can switch all of those to customize the views!!!
Kobo is also more user-friendly to sideloading your own files. I definitely recommend using the Calibre ebook management software with a Kobo. There are many plugins for Calibre to remove DMR on the ebooks you purchased and should legitimately own the files for.
And there are just so many other powerful tools within Calibre to manage your ebook library in general.
I need to get more familiar with Calibre!
I love the Kobo libra color and was going to purchase a few months ago but decided to wait because I heard kindle was coming out with a color version and their were rumors that it would mimic the oasis because I need the turn page buttons but now that the colorsoft is out it’s very underwhelming. With that said, the ease of using both kindle unlimited along with Libby on my kindle is unmatched. With my ADHD I just hate the idea of and just honestly can’t keep up with so many devices ugh this is so tough. But I’m gonna wait until next year to see if kindle steps her game up with the colorsoft before just caving to the kobo.
I really hope they step it up... it would be nice if they had one device that would rule them all. I know they want to be "touch forward" but so many people have said they just want an oasis-like device back.... I would hope they'd listen or they'll lose a lot of people
Swapping from Paperwhite to the Libra Colour! My first kobo, I'm so excited! 🥰
Yay! I hope you love it!!!
I read an article this morning saying that the generation of Kindles have made it so they don’t show up when plugged into a computer. I’m canceling my KU. Kobo for life!
Whaaaaatttt oh my gosh that’s a big change!!!
Yup. No more sidleloading onto the new kindles for me. Kobo for me.
I’m hoping the color soft won’t have the “hazy” effect. I don’t own the kobo color device but I did order the color soft and I am looking forward to seeing it in person
Yes I am so looking forward to that! I’ll do a comparison in different lights too since this video was a bit weird as I was losing sunlight!!!
I’m pretty sure it has the same kaleido 3 screen, so it most likely will.
@@TempleofPurgation oh no! I guess we’ll see!
It most certainly will. That's the best anyone can do with current technology. You won't notice it after a while if you avoid looking at a normal e-ink reader.
@TeaWai comparison is the thief of joy! 😂
That "rainbow view" you were mentioning, seems to be a problem with your device. My Libra Colour, doesn''t have that at all. Great review, by the way!
It looked worse on camera than it actually is, but I did see a setting later while I was editing that said “reduce rainbow effect” so I’ll turn that on. I’m glad yours doesn’t do that!!
The reason I love the Libra Colour is twofold. First, it is the buttons that I love. I set the top button fit page advance and it fits into my hand perfectly. Secondly, I love Kobo because it is not Amazon. Canadian Kindles do not support Bluetooth, so as a result audiobooks are out of the question. Also Libby/Overdrive is not supported from almost all Canadian libraries for Kindle. Bluetooth and Libby make Kobo a complete Canadian ereader. Thank you for another great video.
Yes, I love all of the customization! It really is a wonderful device. Thank you for watching! :)
You need to touch one time in the middle of the screen of the reading page to activate the reading setting, two times touch in the middle of the screen will refresh the page.
@@jpi2228 I was doing it through the viewfinder of the camera so it was harder to see where my hand was 😂😅 I know it looked so silly editing it back but that’s helpful!!!
The resson I would most likely stick with Kindle is only because Im so engrained in the Amazon system with KU and Audible. Plus I know how to send my libby books to Kindle too, but I enjoy the comparisons cause you never know i may be swayed lol ❤
It has definitely been interesting to explore!!!
My Kindle oasis died so I’ve had the Kobo for a couple of months and absolutely love it. I’m glad I got the Kobo now that Amazon didn’t drop a new Oasis because I NEED the page turn buttons. I have e a paper white signature that I got last year. I won’t be ordering the color soft because it’s $50 more than the kobo color ($219 vs $279) and has less features
I loveeee the page turn buttons! I’m so glad you like yours!!! 🥰😍
I dread the day my oasis stops working. It’s been my favorite Kindle thus far. I didn’t even realize Amazon discontinued it until I started hearing about folks looking for used ones. Eventually I will get a color e-reader and at the moment I’m leaning towards the kobo primarily because of the buttons but I have time as my oasis still works.
The Kobo Libra Color is a much superior device. Pen/Note taking in color which Amazon Colorsoft does not have and $50-70 cheaper. Kobo plus is awesome as well.
I will have to try out kobo plus soon!
@@SummerSayreI love my Kobo color so much but kobo plus isn’t worth it, in my opinion. Not many book options that interest me so I stick with book borrowing from Libby ❤
@@leocutie9419 I love that Libby is so seamlessly integrated! But KU definitely has Kobo Plus beat unfortunately!
@@SummerSayre Fact! 100% agree with you on that‼️
I keep tossing around the Kobo Color but really don’t want to invest in another system but I was really PO 😡 when I found out about Kindle and how they can take a book from you for any reason because stupid me thought I was buying the books & they were mine - I’m totally invested with Kindle and I really really love my kindle I’ve had one almost since Gen 1 & then throw in Kindle Unlimited & Audible wow 😀 - I have paid so much to them only to find this out - it just wrong if you buy a physical book at a book store they can’t come take it from your home - I love my Kindle and I bought the colorsoft also so here I go still throwing money into the Kindle system - I don’t know seriously bugs me!! This Kobo reminds me of my Kindle Oasis which I loved but the battery died so often anyways just frustrated and venting thanks for the info you answered all my questions!!
If it helps I don’t think it happens often… it’s a 1% situation, but it is nice that the kobo feels more like it’s a home bookshelf as you said. It is very oasis-like!!!
@@SummerSayre- it’s funny now that you said that I don’t know 🤷🏼♀️ if I’ve ever been missing a book on my kindle but then again I haven’t search for one I knew I bought & couldn’t find it.. again I was just frustrated when I heard that but I do love my kindle - and I’m very excited about the Kindle Colorsoft - Do you know when the Kobo Color came out I don’t want to decide to try one out & then I’m at the end of that Generation 😂
@sherrieray the kobo libra colours just came out this spring! So very recent
@@SummerSayre oh ok perfect thank you!
It’s happened to me just once and I’ve had kindles since they first launched. But who knows there may be more that I’m not aware of. Are you sure that isn’t the case with Kobo? Because I think it’s a licensing thing. If Amazon no longer has the rights to carry the book. The book is not available anymore in the US, I was still reading it and realized I could no longer find it as I tried to buy it elsewhere.
I’ve been waiting for this to drop!!! 🎉 okay question for the a and a video when you make it: how important is having whisper sync/ the cloud with audible and kindle since this clearly doesn’t have that integration? Great vid!!! Can’t wait for the colorsoft 😍
Oooh I will screenshot this for that video!!!
Reviews have been out for 6 months…
@@skepticalmechanic Thanks for watching mine! 🥰
@@skepticalmechanic I know this device didn’t just come out but I’ve been waiting for Summer’s video to “drop”, I just like hearing her opinions on things!
Mine is coming on Friday!!!!🎉🎉
Yay! I hope you love it!!!
Also I got the paperwhite 12th generation and the screen is much crisper!
OMG! Which color did you get? I might need one...
@@SummerSayreI got the Jade and I love it however the color peeks out on the sides with the inserts so I also ordered a black on because I don’t know that I will like the Jade peeling out when I want to have a different theme. So I’ll probably send the Jade Back.
@mrspricecreates oh interesting! It’s weird how the matcha is the only one that is purposefully all around
I sold my kindle and i'm really happy with my kobo, and there are lots of things that i prefer over the kindle. That being said, i don't think that sideloading in kobo to avoid amazon taking back books for whatever reason is an advantage, because u could (and should!) do the same just having a kindle. Buy the ebook, download it, remove DRM and sideload it to the kindle if you want (or keep it backed up in calibre in your computer until you need if amazon ever pulls it back).
The remove the DRM thing is something to consider. I think it's legal in most countries, but i don't know if it's legal in _every_ country, you should do your own research. And legal concerns aside, there's the moral side of things, if i "bought" the book (because that is what the button in amazon says, it doesn't say rent until amazon loses the rights), why shouldn't i be able to use it and read it wherever i want.
But as i said, it's legal to deDRM in most countries, and if not... well, you can decide what to do.
But again, i don't think it's a win for the kobo, cause you can do it with your kindle too.
That's true, I haven't done that with a kindle in a long time, so I don't generally think about that being a possibility! I think I've just found it fun to sideload onto the Kobo because then all of the color shows up so it's just been a nice little hobby. True about the ethical and legal concerns as well! Good points!
The new kindles do not allow sideloading or plugging into USB and seeing a drive.
@@bretebey Oh! I didn’t know about that! I haven’t seen any UA-camr talk about it, and that’s a pretty big downside and I think it’s something UA-camrs should point out more.. As I mentioned, I had a Paperwhite for a few years, but I sold it when I got my Libra Color, and I have absolutely no regrets
@@zmasterar Yup, kobo for me. No more kindle. Amazon has got WAY too heavy-handed and powerful.
I was wondering what the speed/performances differences were between Libra colour and Kindle 11th, 12th gen paperwhites (mobi or pdf, or any natively supported formats). Also, have you tried reading cbr/cbz formats on Libra (comics/manga)?
I haven't tried those formats but I can and let you know! I would say the Libra Colour is faster than any kindle than I currently have, but the new ones are on the way to me now, so I'll compare once they are here! :)
@@SummerSayre Cool. Thanks!
Kindle USB sideloaded books have disappeared on me for years. Anything done with Send to Kindle has stuck. I don’t know what caused that glitch.
As for purchased books disappearing…. Never heard of that. Were they obtained through prime or Kindle Unlimited? Cause those change and you don’t get to keep those if they pull them from Prime or KU. Could that be it?
The thing that will make you miss kindle…. Your annotations being saved on library book and your sideloaded books. When you return a library book on kobo, the annotations are lost forever, whereas Kindle seems to remember them somehow
Oh that's wild that they've been doing that - the one I had was purchased, not KU, not sideloaded. It was very strange! I found that people on reddit were experiencing the same/similar things with that book and others - just disappearing with no notice or refund. I guess if you look at the fine print they have the "right" to do that? I haven't looked into it fully myself with the fine print, but I will soon.
I love that the highlights go to goodreads and save there as well! You'd think Kobo would figure out a way for it to save... people LOVE their highlights and annotations!
@@SummerSayre I don’t think they are purposely pulling the content. I think it doesn’t recognize what the file are after an update, vs send to kindle books which download with numerical file names the system recognizes.
In short, it’s a system glitch, but not nefarious in any way. Otherwise, my send to kindle books would be pulled to, and that is not the case.
For my kobo, i used calibre with the change cover plugin to change the sizes, it bothered me how the covers were different sizes
Oh that’s cool!!! I need to learn how to do that.
So the weird page number is when you have it in adobe epub. if you go to your settings and go to Reading settings then the second page you can check that off and the number will go away. I've been just making all my epub files into the kobo epub so I get all the stats. I just use a website to change the file type.
Ahh, thank you! I appreciate that. I’m always learning new things whenever I publish these!
Which website do you use? I've been having huge struggles with converting epubs to kepubs with calibre pluggins :(
@ryleyguimond71 what issues are you having?
@@ryleyguimond71 Kepubify worked well for me.
When you download them to your kobo if you ever get a new kobo will they automatically move over?
The ones purchased from the Kobo library will automatically sync over, but I think sideloaded things will have to be re-loaded. Once they are in your calibre app on your computer it's really easy to drag and drop though, so not a huge problem. Definitely a bit different but I'd rather have the security of making sure they will all stay on there and not go "poof" like that one book did on my kindle!
Also I started making kobo clear case inserts. Let me know if you want one and I’ll send you one.
I would loveeee one! You are the best!!! I'll DM you on insta in the morning! :)