When placed side by side, the Kindle (2024, 12th gen) and Kobo Libra Colour reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the Kindle (2024, 12th gen) stands at 157.0 mm while the Kobo Libra Colour measures 163.3 mm. The Kobo Libra Colour is 6.3 mm taller. Looking at width, the Kindle (2024, 12th gen) is 126.0 mm across versus the Kobo Libra Colour's 131.5 mm. The Kobo Libra Colour is 5.5 mm wider. For thickness, the Kindle (2024, 12th gen) comes in at 8.1 mm compared to the Kobo Libra Colour's 8.5 mm. The Kobo Libra Colour is 0.4 mm thicker.
The Kobo Libra Colour is heavier at 214 grams versus 158 grams for the Kindle (2024, 12th gen). That is a 56-gram difference (35.4%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Better suited for a bag or case.
Better suited for a bag or case.
| Metric | Kindle (2024, 12th gen) | Kobo Libra Colour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 126.0 mm | 131.5 mm | -5.5 mm |
| Height | 157.0 mm | 163.3 mm | -6.3 mm |
| Depth | 8.1 mm | 8.5 mm | -0.4 mm |
| Weight | 158 g | 214 g | -56.0 mm |