Rakuten Kobo Clara Colour / BW Comparison
A pocket-sized 6-inch e-reader weighing just 174g, perfectly designed for one-handed reading with full waterproofing. Choose your ideal standard model: the 'Colour' featuring vibrant color E Ink, or the 'BW' delivering an ultra-high contrast black-and-white experience.
✦ A travel-friendly 6-inch form factor that matches the footprint of a paperback. With an IPX8 waterproof rating, it's completely safe for the bath. The lineup offers the 'Colour' for a vivid reading experience, and the 'BW' equipped with the latest high-contrast Carta 1300 display.
Current Models in this Series
Kobo Clara Colour (Gen 3)
6" 300ppi・174g
✦ Supported (Color E-Ink)
- Screen Size
- 6"
- Weight
- 174g
- Waterproofing
- IPX8
Kobo Clara BW (Gen 3)
6" 300ppi・174g
- Screen Size
- 6"
- Weight
- 174g
- Waterproofing
- IPX8
Kobo Clara vs Other Rakuten Kobo Series
Explore positioning and hardware trade-offs (5-axis radar balance) between Kobo Clara and other series across the Rakuten Kobo lineup.
All Kobo Clara Historical Models
Compare all 4 models across generations of Kobo Clara. Scroll horizontally to view full hardware specs.
History of Kobo Clara Series
Kobo Clara Colour (Gen 3)
The first compact 6-inch color e-reader from Kobo featuring E Ink Kaleido 3 display with IPX8 waterproofing.
Kobo Clara BW (Gen 3)
6-inch monochrome e-reader featuring the E Ink Carta 1300 screen for faster response and higher contrast, with IPX8 water resistance.
Kobo Clara 2E (Gen 2)
Eco-friendly 6-inch e-reader made with 85% recycled plastics, featuring IPX8 waterproofing, USB-C, and Bluetooth audiobook support.
Kobo Clara HD (Gen 1)
Popular 6-inch e-reader offering a 300 ppi high-resolution display and ComfortLight PRO color temperature adjustment.