Kobo Clara BW vs Kobo Clara Colour
Kobo Clara BW ($159.99) vs Kobo Clara Colour ($179.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right e-reader.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kobo Clara BW | Kobo Clara Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 | $179.99 |
| Weight | 174g | 174g |
| Display | 6" E Ink Carta 1300 HD, 300 ppi | 6" E Ink Kaleido 3 colour |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Light | ComfortLight PRO, adjustable warm | ComfortLight PRO, adjustable warm |
| Water | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Library | OverDrive built in | — |
| Weight | 174 g | 174 g |
| Resolution | — | 300 ppi mono / 150 ppi colour |
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
Kobo Clara Colour
- Colour for $20 with zero weight penalty
- Text still renders at full 300 ppi
- Same library borrowing and EPUB support
- iFixit repair parts published
- IPX8 waterproof
- Colour is muted and only 150 ppi
- Kaleido adds a faint texture over white
- 6-inch screen is small for comics
Kobo Clara BW is the better value at $159.99. Both are part of our curated e-reader index — tap through to check current pricing.
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