E-Readers Head to head
Kindle Paperwhite vs Kobo Clara BW
The Kindle Paperwhite leads on screen (diagonal) and thickness. The Kobo Clara BW leads on weight. They are level on colour screen, adjustable warm light, waterproof (IPX8) and base storage. At list price the Kobo Clara BW is $40 cheaper.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2026 model)
$199.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Kindle Paperwhite (2026)
Leads on 2 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 Paperwhite 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 Paperwhite | Kobo Clara BW | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $199.99 | $159.99 | Kobo Clara BW |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 6 in | Kindle Paperwhite |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Colour screen | No | No | 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 BW |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm | 9.2 mm | Kindle Paperwhite |
| 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 12 weeks (half an hour a day, light at 13) | Up to 53 days (30 minutes a day, light at 10%) | For information |
As a Kindle Paperwhite alternative
Keeps the warm light, the IPX8 rating and 16 GB for $40 less, and is 30 g lighter at 174 g. The screen is 6 inches against 7, it is thicker at 9.2 mm against 6.8, and Kobo publishes a resolution (1448 x 1072) but no ppi figure.
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