Black Friday e-reader deal: Get the Kobo Libra Colour for $200, back down to its lowest price ever

SAVE $30: As of Nov. 24, the Kobo Libra Colour is now down to $199.99 ahead of Black Friday. That saves you $30 off its list price of $229.99, saving you 13% off. That brings the e-reader back down to the same Black Friday price we saw last year.

Here’s the thing about e-readers: Amazon usually makes the best ones. I’ve tested a lot of e-readers and Kindles are fantastic, speedy little devices that makes reading on the go all the better. But that’s not great news if you really hate Amazon. Luckily, there’s an alternative: Kobo e-readers. While I prefer Kindles, Kobo e-readers still rock. In fact, I actually think if you’re looking for a color e-reader, you should go for a Kobo. Even better, our favorite color e-reader, the Kobo Libra Colour, is now on sale ahead of Black Friday.

As of Nov. 24, the Kobo Libra Colour is down to $199.99, returning to its sale price we saw during Black Friday 2024. Normally, $229.99, this is a rare $30 discount on the Kobo Libra Colour. While the device is now 13%, this might not seem that impressive compared to the 20 to 30% off Kindles during Black Friday, it’s still a great deal if you’re looking for a non-Amazon e-reader.

The Kobo Libra Colour is one of our favorites here at Mashable. It’s normally a bit of splurge at $229.99, however, it earns its price tag. Not only does it comes with color displays, it has writing capabilities, page-turning buttons, and an internal gyroscope so you can read from any angle. It won the top spot in our guide to the best color e-readers thanks to all those great features, as its an annotator’s day dream. When paired with the Kobo Stylus 2, you can write notes in the margin, journal, and highlight passages on the Kobo Libra Colour.

But it’s not the only color e-reader on sale. The Kindle Colorsoft is finally on sale and even cheaper than the Kobo Libra. It’s normally $249.99 but during Black Friday, it’s down to $169.99. While I think that’s an incredible deal, I still say you should consider the Kobo Libra. Having tested both, the Libra Colour and Colorsoft are equally matched on resolution and color quality, but I think the Libra shines for its writing capability and better ergonomic design.

Plus, coming Dec. 2, is the Kobo Remote, which lets you turn the page on the device without having to hold it up. It’s really going to be the ‘it’ accessory for cozy winter reading sessions.

If you’re looking for an Amazon-free e-reader, shop the Kobo Libra Colour for just $199.99 and save $30 during Black Friday.