Kobo Clara BW vs Supernote Nomad
Kobo Clara BW ($159.99) vs Supernote Nomad ($359) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right e-reader.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kobo Clara BW | Supernote Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 | $359 |
| Weight | 174g | 266g |
| Display | 6" E Ink Carta 1300 HD, 300 ppi | 7.8 in E Ink, 1404 x 1872, 300 PPI |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB plus microSD up to 2 TB |
| Light | ComfortLight PRO, adjustable warm | — |
| Water | IPX8 | — |
| Library | OverDrive built in | — |
| Weight | 174 g | 266 g (supernote.com spec page) |
| Battery | — | 2700 mAh, user replaceable |
| Dimensions | — | 191.9 x 139.2 x 6.8 mm |
| RAM | — | 4 GB |
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
Supernote Nomad
- Battery and motherboard are replaceable
- microSD expansion up to 2 TB
- 300 PPI screen reads sharply
- Pen-first notes with no distractions
- Black and white screen only
- Heavier than a phone-sized note device at 266 g
- Wi-Fi and USB-C 2.0 only, no cellular
- Limited app ecosystem versus a tablet
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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