reMarkable 2
Score: 71/100
Kobo Clara Colour
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Kobo Clara Colour is a 6-inch colour E-Ink e-reader featuring a vibrant 4096-colour display, lightweight design, and up to 42 days of battery life. Its small screen, lack of stylus, and limited storage can be restrictive for power users. Perfect for casual readers who enjoy comics and colour content on the go.
The reMarkable 2 is a 10.3-inch monochrome E Ink tablet focused on distraction-free handwriting and PDF annotation. Its lack of a front-light and limited storage restrict use in low-light conditions and for large libraries. It is perfect for writers and students prioritizing a paper-like writing experience.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.3 inchesbest | 6 inches | |
— | 1,008 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 403.5 g | 174 gbest |
5,030 mAhbest | 1,500 mAh | |
— | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.7 mmbest | 9.2 mm |
— | 1 GBbest | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 5030 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Display(1) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10.3 inches | 6 inches |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 403.5 g | 174 g |
Thickness (mm) | 4.7 mm | 9.2 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | dual-band | 802.11ac |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
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Professional reviewers praise the reMarkable 2 for delivering an authentic paper-like writing experience, a generous 10.3-inch screen for PDF work, and a minimalist interface that eliminates distractions. However, they note the absence of a front-light and color support as significant drawbacks, especially when compared to the more feature-rich Paper Pro or backlit e-readers.
Everyday users love the smooth, low-latency pen feel, the large glare-free screen, and the lightweight, portable form factor. Common complaints revolve around the lack of a built-in light, limited 8 GB storage, and occasional software update hiccups.
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 buttons or a stylus, as well as storage constraints.
“"Excellent paper-like texture and low latency (12 ms) for fluid writing"”
“"Glare-free screen works in sunlight; stable on tables with rubber strips"”
“perfect hardware”
