Kobo Clara BW
Score: 78/100
PocketBook Verse Lite
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 PocketBook Verse Lite is a compact 6-inch eReader with a lightweight design and impressive two-month battery life. It sacrifices warm light, expandable storage, and waterproofing to keep costs low. Best suited for budget-conscious travelers who read mainly EPUB or PDF in well-lit environments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest | |
— | 1,440 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 174 gbest | 328 g |
16 GBbest | 8 GB | |
300 ppibest | 212 ppi | |
0.5 GBbest | 0.5 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.1 mm | 7.6 mmbest |
15 formats | 25 formatsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | MediaTek MT8113L (ARM A53 @ 1 GHz) | Dual-core 1 GHz |
Display(2) | ||
Resolution (pixels) | 1448x1072 pixels | 758x1024 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 300 ppi | 212 ppi |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1500 mAh | 1000 mAh |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11 ac/b/g/n (dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz) | 2.4 GHz |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 174 g | 328 g |
Thickness (mm) | 9.1 mm | 7.6 mm |
Software(1) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 15 formats | 25 formats |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
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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.
Professional reviewers see the Verse Lite as a stripped-down, budget-focused version of the standard Verse, praising its ultra-light weight, month-long battery and wide format support, but lamenting the loss of warm light, page-turn buttons, rotation sensor and waterproofing.
Everyday users consistently highlight the device's portability, long battery life and clear glare-free screen, noting it meets the needs of casual readers and travelers.
