My top Kindle alternative now available for $30 less following a recent price hike.

Kobo has recently adjusted the price of its Libra Colour e-reader to $259.99, but a current promotion brings it back down to its previous price of $229.99. This deal is available at various retailers, making it an excellent opportunity to pick up a fantastic alternative to the Kindle.

For those not deeply tied to Amazon’s ecosystem, the Kobo Libra Colour stands out as a superior choice compared to the $249.99 Kindle Colorsoft. It boasts a vibrant seven-inch color display that enhances book covers, comics, and highlights, delivering a slightly less vivid experience than the Kindle. Plus, it’s waterproof, perfect for reading by the beach, and features adjustable warm lighting for a cozy nighttime reading experience.

The Kobo offers several advantages over its Amazon counterpart. It supports EPUB and a wider array of file formats, allowing for easier access to books from various sources, and it comes with double the storage at 32GB. Unlike the Colorsoft, the Libra Colour includes physical page-turning buttons, which enhance the reading experience. Additionally, it supports the optional Stylus 2, enabling users to annotate eBooks, take handwritten notes, utilize built-in notebook templates, and convert handwriting into typed text. While it may not replace larger devices like the Kobo Elipsa 2E or Kindle Scribe for dedicated note-taking, it’s certainly more practical for jotting down quick thoughts than using a smartphone. It also integrates with Instapaper, making it simple to save web articles for offline reading.