Kobo Clara Colour
Score: 77/100Onyx Go Series
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Kobo Clara Colour is a 6-inch colour e-reader that adds a 4096-colour Kaleido 3 panel, ComfortLight PRO and IPX8 waterproofing to a lightweight design. Trade-offs include a modest 16 GB storage capacity and the absence of physical navigation buttons or a stylus. It's best for casual readers who want colour for comics or cookbooks while still valuing portability and long battery life.
The ONYX BOOX Go 6 delivers a crisp 300 ppi Carta Plus display and an 8-core processor with 2 GB RAM for smooth Android performance. Its lack of waterproofing and small 6-inch screen may limit extensive note-taking. Suited for users who need a powerful, ultra-portable ePaper device.
| Attribute | | Onyx Go Series |
|---|---|---|
6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest | |
1,008 hoursbest | — | |
1,552,256 pixelsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 174 g | 146 gbest |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
16 GB | 32 GBbest | |
1 GB | 2 GBbest | |
1,500 mAhbest | 1,500 mAhbest |
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| Attribute | | Onyx Go Series |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Processor | MediaTek MT8113T dual-core ARM A53 2.0 GHz | 8-core 2GHz |
Display(3) | ||
Resolution (pixels) | 1448x1072 pixels | 1072x1448 pixels |
Panel Type | E Ink Kaleido 3 with FastGLR | E Ink Carta Plus |
Front Light Type | ComfortLight PRO | MOON Light 2 |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | Supported | 5.0 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 174 g | 146 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 112x160x9.2 mm mm | 5.4x0.25x6.1 inches mm |
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Professional reviewers describe the Kobo Clara Colour as a well-engineered entry-level colour e-reader, praising its fast dual-core processor, eMMC storage, and vivid Kaleido 3 display. They highlight its lightweight, waterproof build and impressive battery life, while noting the small screen size and lack of tactile controls as drawbacks for power users.
Everyday users love the Clara Colour's light weight, long battery endurance, and vivid colour rendering for comics and cookbooks. Common complaints revolve around the limited 6-inch screen, the dimmer colour e-ink compared to monochrome panels, and the absence of physical page-turn buttons or stylus support.
While no dedicated reviews of the Go 6 were found, analysts of the Go series emphasize its high-resolution 300 ppi screen, fluid Android 11 performance, and the versatility that Android apps bring, positioning it as a solid ultra-portable reader despite its modest hardware.
General consumer chatter praises the Go 6's portability, battery life, and ability to handle a wide range of ebook formats, but recurring remarks mention the limited RAM and small screen as constraints for heavy PDF work or note-taking.
“perfect hardware”
“light as a feather”
“wonderful display for graphic novels”
