E-Readers Head to head
Kindle Colorsoft vs Kobo Clara BW
The Kindle Colorsoft leads on screen (diagonal), colour screen and thickness. The Kobo Clara BW leads on weight. They are level on adjustable warm light, waterproof (IPX8) and base storage. At list price the Kobo Clara BW is $130 cheaper.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16GB (2026 model)
$289.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Leads on 3 of 7 specs
Kobo Kobo Clara BW 6" eReader
$159.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Clara BW
Leads on 1 of 7 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 7 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Kindle Colorsoft if
Screen (diagonal), colour screen and thickness matter more to you than the price difference.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo Clara BW | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $289.99 | $159.99 | Kobo Clara BW |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 6 in | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Colour screen | Yes | No | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Adjustable warm light | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Waterproof (IPX8) | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Base storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | Level |
| Weight | 204 g | 174 g | Kobo Clara BW |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm | 9.2 mm | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Physical page-turn buttons | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Installs third-party apps | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Battery as listed | Up to 8 weeks (half an hour a day, light at 13) | Up to 53 days (30 minutes a day, light at 10%) | For information |
