Kobo Clara BW
Score: 76/100
PocketBook Verse Pro Color
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Kobo Clara BW is a compact 6-inch e-reader with a crisp 300 PPI Carta display, ComfortLight PRO, and IPX8 waterproofing, offering broad format compatibility. Its small non-expandable storage and absence of tactile page-turn buttons are trade-offs. Best suited for readers who value portability and a glare-free screen.
The PocketBook Verse Pro Color is a 6-inch color e-reader with a Kaleido 3 display, waterproofing and Bluetooth audio, making it great for comics and audiobooks on the go. Its indented screen, modest color resolution and lack of expandable storage are notable compromises. Best suited for travelers and one-handed readers who value portability and color over premium build.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 174 gbest | 349 g |
1,500 mAh | 2,100 mAhbest | |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.2 mmbest | 30 mm |
0.5 GB | 1 GBbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
15 formatsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1500 mAh | 2100 mAh |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | MediaTek MT8113L ARM A53 1 GHz | Quad-core 1.8 GHz |
RAM (GB) | 0.5 GB | 1 GB |
Display(2) | ||
Resolution (pixels) | 1448x1072 pixels | 1072x1448 pixels |
Frontlight Type | ComfortLight PRO | adjustable |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 174 g | 349 g |
Thickness (mm) | 9.2 mm | 30 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11 ac/b/g/n | Dual-band |
Bluetooth Version | Yes | 5.4 |
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Professional reviewers commend the Clara BW for its sharp, high-contrast 300 PPI E Ink screen, lightweight build, and seamless OverDrive and Bluetooth audiobook integration, noting it delivers a solid black-and-white reading experience. However, they point out the lack of physical page-turn buttons, modest battery life under heavy use, and slightly lower brightness compared to earlier models.
Everyday users praise the device's compact, lightweight feel, glare-free screen readability in bright light, long battery life, and waterproof capability, describing it as an easy entry point for new e-readers. Recurring complaints focus on the missing tactile page-turn buttons, reduced battery endurance with intensive lighting or audio, and the small size being less comfortable for larger hands.
Professional reviewers appreciate the Verse Pro Color's ultra-compact size, solid build quality, and the addition of color to PocketBook's e-ink lineup, noting that the Kaleido 3 screen and Bluetooth audio make it a versatile choice for comics and audiobooks. However, they criticize the indented display, modest color resolution, and lack of expandable storage, suggesting it's a niche device that excels in portability rather than premium visual fidelity.
Direct consumer feedback is scarce, but the limited user commentary that exists mirrors expert sentiment, with users valuing the device's portability, waterproofing, and ability to play audiobooks, while occasionally mentioning concerns about the recessed screen and color sharpness.
