Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 vs Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
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Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK 2024, MediaTek MT8113, 2GB, 32GB, Black
Kobo
24 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK 2024, MediaTek MT8113, 2GB, 32GB, Black
62 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Kobo Libra gets mixed feedback. Many users are happy with its performance, storage, and audiobook support, but a few complain about the small screen, a difficult setup process, and a dead battery issue. Overall, it's a decent e-reader but not without flaws.
Pros
- More storage
- Audiobook capability
- Beautiful colors
- Open ecosystem
Cons
- Small screen
- Difficult setup
- Battery issues
- Screen flicker
Screen size 2
Setup process 1
Battery life 1
Storage capacity 1
Audiobook support 1
Display quality 1
Scores
Reading
Productivity
Art Design
Entertainment
Student
Business
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 | Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1265U★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| GPU | Iris Xe Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 7" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1264 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Kobo Stylus 2 |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| IP Rating | — | IPX8 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 48 Wh★ | 7 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Kobo OS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK 2024, MediaTek MT8113, 2GB, 32GB, Black
- Strong eye comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reading battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9
Scores 71 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.
