E-Readers Head to head
Kindle Paperwhite vs Kobo Clara Colour
The Kindle Paperwhite leads on screen (diagonal) and thickness. The Kobo Clara Colour leads on colour screen and weight. They are level on pixel density (black and white), adjustable warm light, waterproof (IPX8) and base storage. At list price the Kobo Clara Colour is $20 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 8 specs
Kobo Kobo Clara Colour 6" Colour eReader
$179.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Clara Colour
Leads on 2 of 8 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 8 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.
Choose the Kobo Clara Colour if
Colour screen and weight matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Kindle Paperwhite | Kobo Clara Colour | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $199.99 | $179.99 | Kobo Clara Colour |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 6 in | Kindle Paperwhite |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | Level |
| Colour screen | No | Yes | Kobo Clara Colour |
| 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 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 42 days (30 minutes a day, light at 30%) | For information |
As a Kindle Paperwhite alternative
Adds a colour screen for $20 less: 300 ppi in black and white and 150 ppi in colour, with a warm light, the same IPX8 rating and the same 16 GB, and 30 g lighter at 174 g. The screen is 6 inches against 7, and it is thicker at 9.2 mm against 6.8.
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