Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score
vs
Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK 2024, MediaTek MT8113, 2GB, 32GB, Black

Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK 2024, MediaTek MT8113, 2GB, 32GB, Black

Kobo
24 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, 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
Microsoft
49
Kobo
98
Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Kobo
6
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Kobo
14
Productivity
Microsoft
85
Kobo
15
Student
Microsoft
80
Kobo
34
Business
Microsoft
76
Kobo
19

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK
Processor
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 268V★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
No data
Cores10★2
GPUArc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★2 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★LPDDR4
Storage1 TB★32 GB
Storage TypeSSD★eMMC
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"7"
Resolution2880 px★1264 px
PanelOLED★LCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness900 nits★300 nits
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗—
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenKobo Stylus 2
Fingerprint Reader✗—
Face Unlock✓★—
IP Rating—IPX8
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.20 kg★
Battery47 Wh★7 Wh
OSWindows 11 ProKobo OS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

Kobo Libra 7" N428-KU-BK-K-CK Better at:

Reading