Kobo Clara BW
2024UnverifiedCrisp black-and-white E Ink Carta 1200 in Kobo's compact best-seller
Launch price $149.99Today $149.99
Then vs. now
8176Aging gracefully — only 5 points off its 2024 standing.
View as table
| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 86 | 81 |
| Battery | 82 | 79 |
| Storage | 65 | 61 |
| Features | 82 | 75 |
| Portability | 86 | 83 |
| Value | 85 | 79 |
Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works
Why the Kobo Clara BW stands out
Where it beats the average e-reader in its class.
WaterproofBest in class
IPX8
3.8× more than the 2 average
Weight
174 g
42% less than the 246 average
Specifications
Display
- Screen size
- 6 in
- Resolution
- 300 ppi
- Front light
- ComfortLight Pro
Storage & Battery
- Storage
- 16 GB
- Battery life
- 6 weeks
Build
- Weight
- 174 g
- Waterproof
- IPX8
Compare with
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Kobo Clara 2E
2022Sustainably built midrange Kobo with waterproofing and warm light
7971$129.99
AmazonKindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024)
2024Faster page turns and a brighter screen refine the best-value Kindle
8481$159.99
AmazonKindle (11th Generation)
2022Faster, lighter, and better contrast for the everyday reader
7466$109.99