E-Readers Head to head
Kindle Colorsoft vs Kobo Clara Colour
The Kindle Colorsoft leads on screen (diagonal) and thickness. The Kobo Clara Colour leads on weight. They are level on pixel density (black and white), colour screen, adjustable warm light, waterproof (IPX8) and base storage. At list price the Kobo Clara Colour is $110 cheaper.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16GB (2026 model)
$289.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Leads on 2 of 8 specs
Kobo Kobo Clara Colour 6" Colour eReader
$179.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Clara Colour
Leads on 1 of 8 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 8 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Kindle Colorsoft if
Screen (diagonal) 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 Colour | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $289.99 | $179.99 | Kobo Clara Colour |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 6 in | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | Level |
| Colour screen | Yes | Yes | Level |
| 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 Colour |
| 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 42 days (30 minutes a day, light at 30%) | For information |
As a Kindle Colorsoft alternative
Colour at the same 300 and 150 ppi, a warm light and IPX8 for $110 less, and 30 g lighter at 174 g. The screen is 6 inches against 7, storage stays 16 GB, and it is thicker at 9.2 mm.
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