Kobo Clara BW vs BOOX Go 6 (Gen II)
Kobo Clara BW ($159.99) vs BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right e-reader.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kobo Clara BW | BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 174g | 160g |
| Display | 6" E Ink Carta 1300 HD, 300 ppi | 6-inch E Ink |
| Storage | 16 GB | — |
| Light | ComfortLight PRO, adjustable warm | — |
| Water | IPX8 | — |
| Library | OverDrive built in | — |
| Weight | 174 g | 160g (BOOX) |
| OS | — | Android with open app store access |
| Controls | — | Physical page-turn buttons |
Pros & Cons
Kobo Clara BW
- Library borrowing with no sideloading
- 174 g — lightest in the category
- iFixit repair parts published by the brand
- IPX8 and warm front light at $159.99
- Open EPUB support, no format lock-in
- 6-inch screen after a 7-inch Paperwhite
- Store catalogue smaller than Amazon's
- No wireless charging
BOOX Go 6 (Gen II)
- Open Android app store
- Physical page-turn buttons
- Light at 160g
- $199.99
- Small 6-inch screen
- Less polished than Kindle or Kobo software
Kobo Clara BW is the better value at $159.99. If weight matters most, BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) carries lighter at 160g. Both are part of our curated e-reader index — tap through to check current pricing.
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