Amazon Kindle Matcha
Score: 72/100
Kobo Clara BW
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Kobo Clara BW is a 6-inch black-and-white e-reader with a high-resolution 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1300 display and IPX8 waterproof rating. Its monochrome screen limits colour content and the lack of hardware page-turn buttons may be a drawback for some users. Ideal for text-focused readers who value portability and durability.
The Like-New Kindle 16 GB is the lightest and most compact Kindle model, offering a 6-inch display with higher contrast and faster page turns. Its trade-offs include modest storage, lack of expandable memory, and limited connectivity features. Ideal for users who prioritize portability and quick reading over advanced features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest | |
1,008 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 158 gbest | 174 g |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
— | 300 ppibest | |
— | 0.5 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.13 mmbest | 9.1 mm |
— | 15 formatsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi | 802.11 ac/b/g/n (dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz) |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 158 g | 174 g |
Thickness (mm) | 8.13 mm | 9.1 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Kobo Clara BW an excellent dedicated e-reader, praising its fast 25 % more responsive E Ink Carta 1300 display, lightweight and waterproof design, and seamless Overdrive integration. They note its focus on text-based reading, strong front-light features, and Bluetooth audiobook support, while cautioning that the monochrome screen, lack of physical buttons, modest processor, and battery drain under heavy use limit its appeal for multimedia or color-rich content.
Everyday users love the Clara BW for its comfortable, one-handed feel, glare-free screen, and waterproof durability, often highlighting the generous storage and night-mode lighting. Common complaints revolve around the small 6-inch screen, the absence of hardware page-turn buttons, faster battery depletion when using the light or audiobooks, and the inability to enjoy colour comics or graphic novels.
