When placed side by side, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) and Kobo Libra Colour reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) stands at 176.0 mm while the Kobo Libra Colour measures 163.3 mm. The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is 12.7 mm taller. Looking at width, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is 127.6 mm across versus the Kobo Libra Colour's 131.5 mm. The Kobo Libra Colour is 3.9 mm wider. For thickness, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) 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 211 grams for the Kindle Paperwhite (2024). That is a 3-gram difference (1.4%). While this may seem small, you can feel a subtle difference during extended use.
Better suited for a bag or case.
Better suited for a bag or case.
| Metric | Kindle Paperwhite (2024) | Kobo Libra Colour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 127.6 mm | 131.5 mm | -3.9 mm |
| Height | 176.0 mm | 163.3 mm | +12.7 mm |
| Depth | 8.1 mm | 8.5 mm | -0.4 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 214 g | -3.0 mm |