Clara 2e vs Libra 2

skimby · 11-19-2022, 11:03 AM

I've narrowed down my choices for my first e-reader to these two, but now I'm having a really hard time deciding. I usually read in my bed with my phone above my head and I wanted to know if the weight and shape difference on one would be more comfortable than the other for this use case. Also of note I have fairly small hands and don't know how well the edge on the Libra plays with those.

I also see a lot of people praising the Libra 2's screen size over the 2e, but does it actually make that much of a difference when reading? The squarer aspect ratio on the Libra 2 also seems strange to me and I've heard some mention that it isn't as nice for reading books, but I don't know how true that is.

I don't think portability is too much of a concern since I don't currently read much outside of my home.

howyoudoin · 11-19-2022, 11:25 AM

The displays on both devices are the same aspect ratio (4:3 I believe). It is only the shape of the entire device that is squarer on the Libra 2.

Ned · 11-19-2022, 11:27 AM

Libra 2 has bigger screen and buttons.
I'd go for it just for the buttons.
Read one handed, either side, and turn pages with a squeeze of the thumb.
My hands aren't big and I find it light enough and easy to hold with my thumb over the button.
Libra 2 is the best reader I've ever had. Go for it!!

JSWolf · 11-19-2022, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ned

Libra 2 has bigger screen and buttons.
I'd go for it just for the buttons.
Read one handed, either side, and turn pages with a squeeze of the thumb.
My hands aren't big and I find it light enough and easy to hold with my thumb over the button.
Libra 2 is the best reader I've ever had. Go for it!!

I'd not get any Reader because of the buttons. But I would go for the Libra 2 because of the larger screen.

skimby · 11-19-2022, 02:16 PM

Thanks for the answers folks. Picked up the Libra 2 for $50 off on Amazon so that was a no brainer.

skimby · 11-19-2022, 03:25 PM

Never mind the listing was suspicious. The point still stands! I've decided on the Libra

Aleron Ives · 11-19-2022, 07:53 PM

Yeah, I almost fell for it, too, and recommended the price drop to somebody! Thankfully I noticed that it was not an official Kobo partner, first.

Deobulakenyo · 11-23-2022, 06:48 PM

The Libra 2 is currently discounted by 20 dollars at the US Kobo store. 159 from 179 dollars

JSWolf · 11-24-2022, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deobulakenyo

The Libra 2 is currently discounted by 20 dollars at the US Kobo store. 159 from 179 dollars

It's the same price on Amazon.com.

ottdmk · 11-25-2022, 04:06 PM

Also discounted by $20 in Canada. I just got mine the other day; so far, really, really liking it.

11-19-2022, 11:03 AM	#1
skimby Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2022 Device: none	Clara 2e vs Libra 2 I've narrowed down my choices for my first e-reader to these two, but now I'm having a really hard time deciding. I usually read in my bed with my phone above my head and I wanted to know if the weight and shape difference on one would be more comfortable than the other for this use case. Also of note I have fairly small hands and don't know how well the edge on the Libra plays with those. I also see a lot of people praising the Libra 2's screen size over the 2e, but does it actually make that much of a difference when reading? The squarer aspect ratio on the Libra 2 also seems strange to me and I've heard some mention that it isn't as nice for reading books, but I don't know how true that is. I don't think portability is too much of a concern since I don't currently read much outside of my home. Last edited by skimby; 11-19-2022 at 11:06 AM.

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howyoudoin how YOU doin? Posts: 1,100 Karma: 7371047 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: India Device: Kindle Keyboard, iPad Pro 10.5”, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Libra 2	The displays on both devices are the same aspect ratio (4:3 I believe). It is only the shape of the entire device that is squarer on the Libra 2.

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Ned Ebook reader Posts: 390 Karma: 5899335 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: York, England Device: Kobo Aura H2O (ed 2, v1), Kobo Forma, Kobo Libra 2	Libra 2 has bigger screen and buttons. I'd go for it just for the buttons. Read one handed, either side, and turn pages with a squeeze of the thumb. My hands aren't big and I find it light enough and easy to hold with my thumb over the button. Libra 2 is the best reader I've ever had. Go for it!!

11-19-2022, 02:16 PM	#5
skimby Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2022 Device: none	Thanks for the answers folks. Picked up the Libra 2 for $50 off on Amazon so that was a no brainer.

11-19-2022, 03:25 PM	#6
skimby Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2022 Device: none	Never mind the listing was suspicious. The point still stands! I've decided on the Libra

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Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,085 Karma: 11982482 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Yeah, I almost fell for it, too, and recommended the price drop to somebody! Thankfully I noticed that it was not an official Kobo partner, first.

11-23-2022, 06:48 PM	#8
Deobulakenyo Guru Posts: 705 Karma: 2153490 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Stupid Philippines Device: Kobo Libra 2, Boyue Likebook P78	The Libra 2 is currently discounted by 20 dollars at the US Kobo store. 159 from 179 dollars

11-25-2022, 04:06 PM	#10
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