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Rakuten Kobo Brings New Color and B&W E-Readers to India
Big news for book lovers in India—Rakuten Kobo just dropped three new e-readers: the Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, and Kobo Clara BW. This launch comes hot on the heels of Amazon’s color Kindle reveal, which shook up the e-reader scene in a big way. Now, Kobo’s stepping up with its own colorful additions (and a solid black-and-white option) to give readers more choice.
Pricing and Availability in India
So, how much do these new e-readers cost, and what do you get for your money? Here’s the breakdown:
- Kobo Libra Colour – Rs 19,999
- 7-inch Kaleido 3 display
- 300 PPI in color mode, 150 PPI in black-and-white
- 32GB storage (perfect for hoarding e-books and audiobooks)
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C
- Waterproof and eco-friendly, made from recycled plastic
- Kobo Clara Colour – Rs 16,999
- 6-inch Kaleido 3 display
- Great for e-books, comics, and magazines
- Waterproof with a battery that lasts forever (okay, maybe not forever, but a long time)
- Kobo Clara BW – Rs 14,999
- 6-inch E Ink 1300 display
- ComfortLight PRO for adjustable brightness and color temperature
- 16GB storage
- Waterproof because accidents happen
All three models are available on Flipkart and Amazon India.
Accessories to Level Up Your Reading Game
No e-reader setup is complete without some cool accessories. Kobo’s got a bunch of stylish SleepCovers:
- For the Kobo Libra Colour:
- Notebook SleepCover (Rs 3,999) in Black and Sand Beige, with a stylus holder (Stylus 2 sold separately for Rs 6,899)
- Magnetic SleepCover (Rs 3,999) in Black, Dusk Blue, and Butter Yellow
- Basic SleepCover (Rs 2,999) in Garden Green
- For the Kobo Clara Colour & Clara BW:
- SleepCovers (Rs 2,999) in Black, Candy Pink, Misty Green, and Cayenne Red
- Basic SleepCover (Rs 2,399) in Cobalt Blue
- Clear Cover (Rs 2,399) if you want to personalize with stickers or photos
Why Consider a Kobo?
Kobo has always been about giving readers a solid, distraction-free experience. The Libra Colour stands out with its unique asymmetrical design, physical page-turn buttons (because sometimes touchscreen swipes just don’t cut it), and compatibility with the Kobo Stylus for easy note-taking. Plus, it’s waterproof, so you can read in the bath or by the pool without fear.
The Clara models keep things compact and lightweight, perfect for carrying around. Whether you go for the vibrant color display or the classic black-and-white, you’re getting a device built for long reading sessions—no eye strain, no battery anxiety.
If you’re in the market for a new e-reader, these Kobo options are worth checking out. Or, if you want to explore other choices, the BOOX Note Air4 C is another color e-reader using the Kaleido 3 display.
What do you think? Tempted to upgrade your reading experience?
