Do the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Libra 2 / Libra H2O use the same screensaver size?

Both the Kobo Libra Colour and the Kobo Libra 2 / Libra H2O use a 1264 x 1680 pixel panel, so one screensaver image fits both without re-cropping.

Which has the sharper screen?

Neither — both panels run at 300 ppi, so fine detail reproduces identically on the two devices. The 7-inch and 7-inch screens differ in physical size, but the density is matched.

Which should I size for if I own both?

One file covers both. Export at 1264 x 1680 and use the same image on each device — there is no reason to keep two versions.

Kobo Libra Colour vs Kobo Libra 2 / Libra H2O

Both devices use a 1264 × 1680 pixel panel, so one screensaver image fits both without re-cropping. Both panels run at 300 ppi.

The Libra Colour replaced the Libra 2 rather than sitting alongside it, so most of the comparisons are between a device someone already owns and the one they are considering. The panel resolution did not change in that transition, which is unusual for a Kobo generation.

Specifications Side by Side

Screen specifications for the Kobo Libra Colour and the Kobo Libra 2 / Libra H2O
	Kobo Libra Colour	Kobo Libra 2 / Libra H2O
Screensaver size	1264 × 1680 px	1264 × 1680 px
Screen size	7-inch	7-inch
Pixel density	300 ppi	300 ppi
Aspect ratio	1:1.33	1:1.33
Panel	Colour e-ink (Kaleido 3)	Greyscale e-ink
Manufacturer	Rakuten Kobo	Rakuten Kobo

The bottom line: The same image works on both, and the same composition advice applies to both: the Libra's page-turn buttons sit in a thick bezel down one side, so centred subjects read correctly however the device is held. Only the colour rendering differs, and only in colour — greyscale is identical on the two panels.

Choosing an Image for Each

Kobo Libra Colour

Shares the Libra 2's 1264 x 1680 panel and its asymmetric button bezel, so compose centrally as you would for the Libra 2. The colour layer resolves at about half the greyscale density, which favours flat colour over fine coloured detail.

Kobo Libra Colour screensaver size →

Kobo Libra 2 / Libra H2O

The Libra has an asymmetric bezel with page-turn buttons on one side. Centre your subject rather than aligning it to that edge, and it will read correctly however you hold the device.

Kobo Libra 2 / Libra H2O screensaver size →

Setting a Screensaver on Either Device

Both models use the same procedure, so whichever you own, the steps are identical once the image is the right size.

The procedure

Kobo reads sleep-screen images from a folder you create yourself. Put your resized images in a folder named exactly `screensaver` inside the hidden `.kobo` folder, then enable the two sleep-screen settings.

Resize the image. Size the image to your Kobo's exact screen resolution using the resizer above, then download it.
Connect the Kobo by USB. Plug the Kobo into your computer and tap Connect on the prompt that appears on the device.
Create the screensaver folder. Open the hidden .kobo folder on the Kobo drive and create a folder named exactly `screensaver`, all lowercase. On Windows enable Show hidden files; on macOS press Command + Shift + period in Finder.
Copy your images across. Copy the resized images into .kobo/screensaver, then safely eject the Kobo.
Enable the sleep-screen settings. On the Kobo, open Settings > Energy saving and privacy and enable both "Show current read" and "Show book covers full screen".

Full Kobo screensaver guide →

Kobo Libra Colour vs Kobo Libra 2 / H2O FAQ

Do the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Libra 2 / Libra H2O use the same screensaver size?: Both the Kobo Libra Colour and the Kobo Libra 2 / Libra H2O use a 1264 x 1680 pixel panel, so one screensaver image fits both without re-cropping.
Which has the sharper screen?: Neither — both panels run at 300 ppi, so fine detail reproduces identically on the two devices. The 7-inch and 7-inch screens differ in physical size, but the density is matched.
Is the setup process different?: No. Both are Rakuten Kobo devices using the same method. Kobo reads sleep-screen images from a folder you create yourself. Put your resized images in a folder named exactly `screensaver` inside the hidden `.kobo` folder, then enable the two sleep-screen settings.
Which should I size for if I own both?: One file covers both. Export at 1264 x 1680 and use the same image on each device — there is no reason to keep two versions.

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