PocketBook Verse
Score: 67/100
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 PocketBook Verse is a compact 6-inch e-reader offering adjustable SMARTlight, hybrid navigation and generous microSD expansion. Its lower resolution, lack of waterproofing and missing Bluetooth are notable compromises. It suits budget-conscious commuters who value portability over premium features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 340 g | 174 gbest |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
212 ppi | 300 ppibest | |
0.5 GBbest | 0.5 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 133 mm | 9.1 mmbest |
25 formatsbest | 15 formats | |
1,500 mAhbest | 1,500 mAhbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | Dual Core 1GHz | MediaTek MT8113L (ARM A53 @ 1 GHz) |
Display(2) | ||
Resolution (pixels) | 758x1024 pixels | 1448x1072 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 212 ppi | 300 ppi |
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) | 340 g | 174 g |
Thickness (mm) | 133 mm | 9.1 mm |
Software(1) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 25 formats | 15 formats |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
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Professional reviewers commend the PocketBook Verse for its ultra-light weight, compact footprint, and intuitive hybrid controls, noting that the adjustable SMARTlight and month-long battery make it a strong budget choice, but criticize the modest 212 PPI display, lack of waterproofing, and limited processing power.
Everyday users love the portability, long battery life, and broad format support, often highlighting the convenience of physical page-turn buttons, while recurring complaints focus on lower screen sharpness, occasional software lag, and missing features such as waterproofing and Bluetooth.
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.
