Kobo Libra Colour vs Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025)

TechRadar and Engadget note the stylus costs extra ($290 with stylus vs $220 without, per Engadget). TechRadar says the 7-inch screen is too small for heavy note-taking.

TechRadar lists a couple of functions that suffer from lag. Amazon's summary says screen quality and reliability are mixed, with some owners reporting visual clarity issues and finding it doesn't meet their needs. Some also find the 7-inch size too small. Wirecutter says the colors look subdued.

Engadget's only listed con is that Kobo's store is smaller than Kindle's. TechRadar was initially disappointed by the dated design, notes the model is over two years old, and says Kobo hasn't released new readers in a couple of years.

Wirecutter says the Scribe is too expensive compared with other digital notebooks. TechRadar lists 'very expensive' and says it's hard to justify. Tom's Guide says the high price makes it hard to recommend. Amazon owners are mixed on value.

TechRadar says the larger size makes handheld use difficult. NBC Select lists the older Scribe as less portable.

Amazon's review summary says some owners report routine freezing. TechRadar finds the home screen cluttered with Kindle Store recommendations, says the OS takes nearly 10 GB of storage, and says file support still trails Kobo and Boox.