Kobo Clara BW vs Kobo Libra Colour
Kobo Clara BW ($159.99) vs Kobo Libra Colour ($259.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right e-reader.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kobo Clara BW | Kobo Libra Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 | $259.99 |
| Weight | 174g | 200g |
| Display | 6" E Ink Carta 1300 HD, 300 ppi | 7" E Ink Kaleido 3 colour |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Light | ComfortLight PRO, adjustable warm | — |
| Water | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Library | OverDrive built in | — |
| Weight | 174 g | 199.5 g |
| Buttons | — | Physical page-turn |
| Stylus | — | Kobo Stylus 2 (sold separately) |
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 Libra Colour
- Physical page-turn buttons and one-handed grip
- 7-inch colour at only 200 g
- Stylus 2 markup without Scribe money
- Library borrowing and EPUB built in
- iFixit repair parts published
- $259.99 is Paperwhite Signature money plus $60
- Colour still 150 ppi and muted
- Stylus is an extra purchase
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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