Kobo Clara BW eReader, 6” Touchscreen, Waterproof, 16GB, Black

I absolutely love this eReader and take it with me everywhere. The Kobo Clara BW is lightweight, comfortable to hold, and very easy to use, which makes it great for travel and everyday reading. The screen is smooth, durable, and truly glare-free. I can read for long stretches without eye strain, even in bright light. It has replaced doom-scrolling on my phone before bed, which has made my sleep better. One of my favorite things about this device is how customizable it is. Beyond the standard settings, there’s a hidden menu that lets you fine-tune the reading experience even more, which I really appreciate. The dark mode (inverse reading) is excellent and something I use all the time, especially at night. I have two minor complaints: 1) when switching between menus in dark mode, the screen briefly flashes as it refreshes. 2) response time when clicking is not lightning speed, just normal speed. This sometimes makes me click things twice accidentally. Both are noticeable, but not dealbreakers, and they're the only issues I’ve had after 6+ months of near daily use. I love that I can load PDFs and EPUBs directly from my computer without needing a subscription. For me, that freedom alone sets it apart from other eReaders. It seems like a well-built device that does exactly what I want it to do. If you’re looking for a simple, flexible, and enjoyable reading experience, this one is hard to beat.

between the kobo clara bw and a basic kindle, i would pick the kobo despite being nearly similar yet more expensive than it's kindle counterpart. personally, i'm not interested in the kindle/amazon ecosystem as they subscribe to the "you will own nothing and be happy" model. look online of the horror stories of kindle users having their libraries nuked when licenses end. it is ironic though, considering i purchased my kobo from amazon, but that aside it's other minor things that pushed me to get a clara bw over a kindle basic. 1. the presence of an ad-supported & ad-free business model is really gross, especially considering many countries outside of the US, kindles come ad-free anyways. 2. the power button on the kobo is recessed, versus being on the bottom like a kindle; i don't like the idea of my e-reader turning on when it jostles in a bag. 3. has similar if not identical specs, otherwise, to the flagship kindle basic. fast, responsive, good dpi, and comfortably compact, and is made of mostly recycled materials. now, whether to pick a clara BW over color, while i like the option for color for $20 more, i only use my ereader for text based books and not comic books. i don't need color, and i didn't like that a color kobo without backlight was darker than a BW without backlight. that's just the nature of it, but for a regular book reader i was fine with a BW. but if you regularly read comics, a clara color would be a good option to consider. as for a kobo clara over a kobo libra (with stylus compatibility & physical buttons), again, i just wanted a simple, compact ereader. i dont take notes on an ereader, which would feel extremely performative since i read fiction books lmao. physical buttons would be awesome, but it made the whole device clunkier looking. not swag as for using the device, it works fantastically. very responsive, bright, great warm-light options, and looks crisp. lightweight and comfortable in the hand, and has usb-c so no extra weird cable. i wish there was more options for organizing books, especially as i often sideload fics from ao3, but the collections feature works fine enough.

The Kobo Clara Black and White is an excellent e-reader with a crystal-clear screen. You will not be disappointed with its two-week battery life, even if that may seem less impressive compared to Amazon Kindles. Its wonderful features and seamless integration with computer software like Calibre more than make up for it. With Calibre, you can easily and freely send books from Project Gutenberg, and you can rest assured that you actually own the E-Ink library you are building. Just like physical books, you know that the files on your hard drive—whether from publishers, Project Gutenberg, or other free resources—are truly yours. Amazon Kindle, on the other hand, robs you of ownership. They have, in fact, recently revoked people of access to books they believed they owned. If a book is on Kindle, you no longer truly own it. That’s why I give my utmost endorsement to those considering a switch to Kobo. But don’t switch just because you dislike Kindle—if your Kindle works for you, use it until its battery gives out. However, if you’re looking for a new platform, I urge you to choose Kobo. If you’ve never tried E-Ink before, buy the Kobo. Try it—you won’t be disappointed, and you won’t want to go back. This device truly shines when paired with the Calibre library system. Calibre is a free program you can download on macOS or Windows, and it completely changes your ability to manage a vast E-Ink library and transfer books to and from your Kobo with ease. The Kobo Clara Black and White is compact enough to fit in your pocket. You can change the font and typeface with ease, and you can easily switch the background to black and white to make nighttime reading easier on your eyes. All in all, I highly recommend the Kobo Clara Black and White and give it my full endorsement.

So far, this reader does everything I want. The battery is excellent! Controls are easy to use. The reader is surprisingly light and the view is outstanding.

Great. Easy to load and operate and long lasting battery power.

The device is brand new, straight out of the box. I connected it once the day before yesterday and immediately started having problems. It freezes every 10 minutes and needs to be rebooted. I updated it from the official Kobo website, but it didn't help. I did factory reset, and I repaired my Kobo account through the menu. That helped somehow, but it still freezes every hour . I'll contact Kobo support, and if they don't help, I'll be returning the device. I don't recommend anyone buy this device.

Great ereader as advertised but I'm only giving it 4 stars cause it rarely doesn't register my fingers and you need to buy a stylus to use the highlighting and note taking features.

My first gen Nook was finally due for an upgrade. Looked at Kindle and decided to go the Kobo route for a few reasons: 1. EPUB support. Most of my library is that format so that was a must-have. I also wanted the freedom to be away from Amazon ecosystem 2. Warm light. Compared to Kindle, this costs about the same a Basic but adds warm light (great for low light reading) 3. Size. 6” screen is sweet spot for me and what I was used to compared to Nook. Very portable and lightweight. 4. Screen. Great quality reading - most modern readers are really good, this has the latest Carta 1300. 5. Water resistant. Not a must have but a nice to have for sure. 6. Price. Make sure you look at the “no ad” price for Kindle if you’re comparing. No, I don’t want ads on my reader.

Muy buen eReader. He tenido varios (de hecho sigo teniendo algun otro que utilizo) y puedo decir que este no tiene nada de envidiar a otros de marcas con más nombre. La pantalla se ve muy bien, y de hecho tiene un tacto curioso que se diferencia de otros lectores que he probado. La temperatura de la pantalla es fácilmente ajustable, y lo cierto es que hace cómoda la lectura. La duración de la batería es bastante correcta, nos parece que tiene una duración bastante buena. No sé qué tal envejecerá con el uso, pero de momento genial. En cuanto al tamaño y peso, es muy cómodo. Al principio la pantalla me pareció un poco pequeña (una cosa es ver los detalles y otra probar el lector y utilizarlo de forma real), pero enseguida te acostumbras. Imagino que también dependerá de qué lector vengas por las comparaciones. Una cosa que me preocupaba era el sistema de compra con Rakuten, porque nunca lo había utilizado. Y debo decir que ningún problema, hasta ahora ha sido igual de sencillo que cuando compro ebooks en Amazon para mí Kindle. De momento, con varios libros leídos en un mes, las sensaciones son muy buenas. Si me preguntaran acerca de si recomendaría la compra, sin duda diría que sí.

I couldn't decide for years whether to buy an e-reader or not, but I finally gave in. I think it was one of the best purchase decisions I've ever made. I'm an avid reader and have a big library. I also love public libraries. So there are plenty of options for physical copies of books. But I was so tired of constantly carrying books everywhere. I decided on the 6-inch version. It is compact but not too small, ideal size for me really, and very light. I take it with me wherever I go. I haven't experienced any software or charging issues since I bought it almost seven months ago. You can read pdfs on it, but it works best with epubs, highly customizable. And one of the best features is the light adjustment. I constantly adjust the warmth depending on the light source, which really optimizes the reading experience. Definitely recommend.

i used to contempltate bringing my phyisical book with me all the time since it does take up a lot of spaces in my purse and heavy. but now i can read everywhere love it!

Lo adoro! Funziona alla grande. Come si legge dalle specifiche, ha la funzione di regolazione dell'intensità luce e della sua modalità (fredda, calda). Si può regolare la grandezza dei caratteri e i font, si può cercare agevolmente una parola sul vocabolario dopo averla sottolineata. Ha una grande memoria. É molto bello! Appare leggermente satinato (la copertura del Kobo Clara 2E era più liscia e lucida e più sensibile a subire graffi). Il processore é veloce. Kobo offre molta libertà di utilizzo e anche la possibilità di prendere in prestito degli e-book dal sistema Media library on-line delle biblioteche pubbliche (MLOL). Il catalogo di Kobo offre offerte interessanti! Sono davvero soddisfatta e adoro leggere con il mio Kobo Clara BW.

Un petit bijou qui me suit partout , j'aime les sacs plutôt petits et ma petite liseuse y trouve sa place. L'écran est de bonne qualité et l'affichage est rapide. Je n'ai pas pris la couleur , ce n'est pas utile si on lit surtout des livres sans illustrations.