Kobo Clara BW vs Kobo Elipsa 2E
Kobo Clara BW ($159.99) vs Kobo Elipsa 2E ($399.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right e-reader.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kobo Clara BW | Kobo Elipsa 2E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 | $399.99 |
| Weight | 174g | 390g |
| Display | 6" E Ink Carta 1300 HD, 300 ppi | 10.3-inch E Ink, 227 PPI |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Light | ComfortLight PRO, adjustable warm | — |
| Water | IPX8 | — |
| Library | OverDrive built in | — |
| Weight | 174 g | 390g (Kobo published) |
| Material | — | Recycled plastic |
| Stylus | — | Kobo Stylus 2 included |
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 Elipsa 2E
- Big screen for PDFs and notes
- Stylus included
- Weeks of battery
- 390 g is heavy for one-handed reading
- $399.99
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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