Kobo Libra Colour vs Onyx Boox Palma 3

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Kobo Libra Colour and Onyx Boox Palma 3 are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
  • Key differences: only Kobo Libra Colour has colour screen; only Kobo Libra Colour has waterproof (IPX8); storage, where Onyx Boox Palma 3 has 128 GB vs 32 GB; resolution, where Kobo Libra Colour has 1680 × 1264 vs 1648 × 824 px; screen size, where Kobo Libra Colour has 7 vs 6.13 in.
Kobo Libra Colour and Onyx Boox Palma 3 are closely matched
Kobo Libra Colour · 86 overall, #3 of 27
77
Onyx Boox Palma 3 · 82 overall, #5 of 27
73
Key differences
  • Colour ScreenKobo Libra Colour only
  • WaterproofKobo Libra Colour only
  • StorageOnyx Boox Palma 3 128 GB vs 32 GB
  • ResolutionKobo Libra Colour 1680 × 1264 vs 1648 × 824 px
  • Screen SizeKobo Libra Colour 7 vs 6.13 in

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 2 of 5 categories

CategoryLibra ColourBoox Palma 3Lead
Display
+22
Reading Features
+26
Storage & Battery
+34
Design & Build
+9
Connectivity & Software
Tie

Physical Comparison

200 g185 g
Libra ColourBoox Palma 3

Libra Colour is 15 g (8%) heavier than Boox Palma 3.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Libra Colour
Boox Palma 3
Screen Size
7 in14% more
6.13 in
Resolution
1680 × 1264 px
1648 × 824 px
Pixel Density
300 PPI
300 PPI
Colour Screen
Yes
No
Front Light
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Warm Light
Yes
Yes

Reading Features

Feature
Libra Colour
Boox Palma 3
Waterproof (IPX8)
Yes
No
Physical Page Buttons
Yes
Yes
Stylus / Note-Taking
Yes
Yes
Audiobook Support
Yes
Yes
Native EPUB / Open Formats
Yes
Yes

Storage & Battery

Feature
Libra Colour
Boox Palma 3
Storage
32 GB
128 GB300% more
microSD Expansion
No
Yes
Battery Capacity
2,050 mAh
3,950 mAh93% more

Design & Build

Feature
Libra Colour
Boox Palma 3
Weight
200 g
185 g8% less
USB-C
Yes
Yes

Connectivity & Software

Feature
Libra Colour
Boox Palma 3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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