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Kindle vs Kobo
We matched every Kindle we track against every Kobo in the same class: 14 model-for-model pairs. Kindle leads in 6, Kobo in 5, and 3 are level. Kindle wins most often on thickness, screen (diagonal) and weight. Kobo wins most often on weight, colour screen and base storage.
Who leads more matchups?
Out of 14 model-for-model pairs, counted on the specs both makers publish.
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Choose a Kindle if
Thickness, screen (diagonal) and weight matter most to you: that is where Kindle models win most often. List prices run $150–$500.
Choose a Kobo if
Weight, colour screen and base storage matter most to you: that is where Kobo models win most often. List prices run $160–$400.
Every Kindle vs Kobo matchup
Each row is a full head-to-head. Spec wins are counted on the specs both makers publish.
| Kindle | Kobo | Spec wins | List price | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle Paperwhite | Kobo Clara BW | 2–1, 4 level | $199.99 vs $159.99 | Kindle Paperwhite |
| Kindle Paperwhite | Kobo Clara Colour | 2–2, 4 level | $199.99 vs $179.99 | Level |
| Kindle Paperwhite | Kobo Libra Colour | 1–3, 4 level | $199.99 vs $259.99 | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo Clara BW | 3–1, 3 level | $289.99 vs $159.99 | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo Clara Colour | 2–1, 5 level | $289.99 vs $179.99 | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo Libra Colour | 1–2, 5 level | $289.99 vs $259.99 | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Kindle Paperwhite Signature | Kobo Clara BW | 3–1, 3 level | $249.99 vs $159.99 | Kindle Paperwhite Signature |
| Kindle Paperwhite Signature | Kobo Clara Colour | 3–2, 3 level | $249.99 vs $179.99 | Kindle Paperwhite Signature |
| Kindle Paperwhite Signature | Kobo Libra Colour | 1–2, 5 level | $249.99 vs $259.99 | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Kindle | Kobo Clara BW | 2–2, 3 level | $149.99 vs $159.99 | Level |
| Kindle | Kobo Clara Colour | 2–3, 3 level | $149.99 vs $179.99 | Kobo Clara Colour |
| Kindle | Kobo Libra Colour | 2–5, 1 level | $149.99 vs $259.99 | Kobo Libra Colour |
| Kindle Scribe | Kobo Elipsa 2E | 3–1, 3 level | $499.99 vs $399.99 | Kindle Scribe |
| Kindle Scribe No Front Light | Kobo Elipsa 2E | 3–3, 1 level | $429.99 vs $399.99 | Level |
