The Kobo Libra 2 e-reader has dropped to its lowest price of the year so far. You can take one which is a $20 discount. This matches the holiday season price for the water-resistant reading tablet.
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You can buy the reading tablet for $170, which is in line with holiday sales.
Kobo's Libra 2 easily made our For several reasons. First of all, this device has real buttons, which has become rare on modern e-readers. This gives users tactile feedback as they adjust settings, turn pages, and perform other activities on the tablet. Like most e-readers, the screen reorients quickly, so you can have the buttons on either side of the device.
We also admired the aesthetics, as this device has a premium look and feel when using it. We also called it the “most comfortable e-reader” we've ever held, due to its textured, rubberized back. There is a very useful warming light that mimics natural environments. Text and image clarity are also on point and everything is waterproof up to six feet for 60 minutes. So grab this towel and go to the pool.
While we loved the large 32GB capacity, which can hold thousands and thousands of books, the Libra 2 has a relatively small 7-inch screen that pales in comparison to, say, the Kindle Scribe . However, it is about the size of a standard paperback book. The $190 asking price is a bit steep, but this reduction puts an end to that concern. With this sale in place, the Libra 2 costs $80 less than the similarly featured Kindle Oasis.
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