E-Readers Head to head
Kobo Clara Colour vs Kobo Clara BW
The Kobo Clara Colour leads on colour screen. They are level on screen (diagonal), adjustable warm light, waterproof (IPX8), base storage, weight and thickness. At list price the Kobo Clara BW is $20 cheaper.
Kobo Kobo Clara Colour 6" Colour eReader
$179.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Clara Colour
Leads on 1 of 7 specs
Kobo Kobo Clara BW 6" eReader
$159.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Clara BW
Leads on 0 of 7 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 7 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Kobo Clara Colour if
Colour screen matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Kobo Clara BW if
You want the lower price and can live without the Kobo Clara Colour's advantages listed above.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Kobo Clara Colour | Kobo Clara BW | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $179.99 | $159.99 | Kobo Clara BW |
| Screen (diagonal) | 6 in | 6 in | Level |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Colour screen | Yes | No | Kobo Clara Colour |
| Adjustable warm light | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Waterproof (IPX8) | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Base storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | Level |
| Weight | 174 g | 174 g | Level |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 9.2 mm | Level |
| 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 42 days (30 minutes a day, light at 30%) | Up to 53 days (30 minutes a day, light at 10%) | For information |
