Kobo
Kobo Clara Colour
A solid mid-range e-reader for everyday users and creators, leading with 6 in.
57/100
6 inE Ink Kaleido 3IPX8trueKobo Store
£170best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Front light
- Adjustable warm light
- Colour screen
- No stylus support
- Below-average storage
Score profile
Scored against the e-readers classWhere the Kobo Clara Colour wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size6 "
Screen typeE Ink Kaleido 3
Front lightYes
Adjustable warm lightYes
Colour screenYes
Colour technologyE Ink Kaleido 3
Anti-glare coatingYes
Storage and battery
Storage16 GB
Design
IP ratingIPX8
Audio and features
Audiobook (Audible / Bluetooth)Yes
Bluetoothtrue
BookstoreKobo Store
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKobo Clara Colour vs Kobo Kobo Clara BW
Kobo Clara ColourKobo Clara BW
| KoboKobo Clara ColourThis page | KoboKobo Clara BW | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| Size | 6 " | 6 " |
| PPI | — | 300 ppi |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
Who it's for
Is the Kobo Clara Colour 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 stylus support, in which case a higher-tier e-reader is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
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 Colour worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other e-readers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.
What stands out on the Kobo Clara Colour?
Its front light stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Kindle Scribe 11"?
The Kindle Scribe 11" scores 59/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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