Kobo
Kobo Clara Colour E-Reader
The e-reader that brings color back to digital reading.
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Where it ranks in our guides
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Pros and cons
What we like
- 6-inch glare-free color screen for covers, comics and illustrations
- Highlights in several colors, with notes sorted by chapter
- Waterproof to IPX8, so a bath or a beach day is no problem
- 16GB of storage holds thousands of books, with weeks of battery
What may bother
- Color e-ink is softer than a tablet screen and not suited to video
- A 6-inch screen is small for large-format comics or PDFs
- Books must come from a separate store or library account
Our verdict
89 / 100Give it to a book lover who wants to read anywhere and keep their highlights organized. Skip it for someone who only reads paper or expects a tablet-style screen.
Frequently asked questions
Is it waterproof?
Yes, IPX8 rated, waterproof for up to 60 minutes in 2 meters of water.
How much storage does it have?
16GB, enough for thousands of books.
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How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →