Kobo Libra 7" N428-TP-BK-S-CK vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"

Kobo Libra 7" N428-TP-BK-S-CK 2024, 32GB, nero

Kobo Libra 7" N428-TP-BK-S-CK 2024, 32GB, nero

Kobo
26 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

Microsoft
67 Overall Score

Scores

Reading
Kobo
76
Microsoft
30
Student
Kobo
27
Microsoft
73
Entertainment
Kobo
7
Microsoft
70
Art Design
Kobo
19
Microsoft
70
Productivity
Kobo
16
Microsoft
69
Business
Kobo
15
Microsoft
63

Specifications

Kobo Libra 7" N428-TP-BK-S-CKMicrosoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Processor
CPU—Core i5★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
9,282
Cores—4★
GPU—Integrated★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
2,593
Memory & Storage
RAM—8 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR4X★
Storage32 GB128 GB★
Storage TypeeMMCSSD★
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size7"13"
Resolution—2880 px★
PanelE-PaperLCD
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.1★
USB-C—2★
Cellular—✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelKobo Stylus 2Surface Slim Pen 2
Fingerprint Reader—✗
Face Unlock—✓★
IP RatingIPX8—
Physical
Weight0.20 kg★0.89 kg
OS—Windows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Kobo Libra 7" N428-TP-BK-S-CK 2024, 32GB, nero

  • Strong eye comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong reading battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average social proof (28th percentile)
  • Below average screen (30th percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
  • Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)
  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)

Pricing

Kobo Libra 7" N428-TP-BK-S-CK 2024, 32GB, nero

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"

Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.

Kobo Libra 7" N428-TP-BK-S-CK Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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