Kobo
Kobo Clara BW
A solid mid-range pick in the e-readers line-up, with 6 in up front.
60/100
6 in300 ppiE Ink Carta 1300IPX8Kobo Store
£150best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Front light
- Adjustable warm light
- Anti-glare coating
- No colour screen
- No stylus support
Score profile
Scored against the e-readers classWhere the Kobo Clara BW wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size6 "
Pixel density300 ppi
Screen typeE Ink Carta 1300
Front lightYes
Adjustable warm lightYes
Anti-glare coatingYes
Storage and battery
Storage16 GB
Design
IP ratingIPX8
Audio and features
Audiobook (Audible / Bluetooth)Yes
BookstoreKobo Store
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKobo Clara BW vs Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB
Kobo Clara BWAmazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB
| KoboKobo Clara BWThis page | AmazonAmazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100 | 62 /100Better |
| Size | 6 " | 11 " |
| PPI | 300 ppi | — |
| Battery weeks | — | 1 |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GBBetter |
| IP rating | IPX8 | — |
Who it's for
Is the Kobo Clara BW right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable e-reader for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need colour screen, in which case a higher-tier e-reader is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Kobo Clara BW worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other e-readers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.
What stands out on the Kobo Clara BW?
Its front light stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB?
The Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB scores 62/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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