Veidoo Ebook Reader
Score: 65/100
Kobo Clara Colour
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 Veidoo 5.8-inch e-reader runs Android, providing Google Play access, 32 GB storage expandable to 64 GB, and a built-in speaker in a very lightweight design. Its low-resolution screen, lack of front-light, and modest performance are notable drawbacks. Suited for users who prioritize Android app flexibility and portability over premium reading quality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5.8 inches | 6 inchesbest | |
— | 1,008 hoursbest | |
— | 1,552,256 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 165 gbest | 174 g |
139 ppi | 300 ppibest | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
1 GBbest | 1 GBbest | |
1,500 mAhbest | 1,500 mAhbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | Quad-core | MediaTek MT8113T dual-core ARM A53 2.0 GHz |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 5.8 inches | 6 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 648x480 pixels | 1448x1072 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 139 ppi | 300 ppi |
Panel Type | E Ink Carta HD | E Ink Kaleido 3 with FastGLR |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | true | Supported |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 165 g | 174 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 48×148×10 mm mm | 112x160x9.2 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the Veidoo’s impressive portability and Android flexibility, but they uniformly condemn its 139 PPI display and lack of front‑light, calling the screen quality “paltry” and “evil.” Performance is described as sluggish, and the device is suspected to be a clone of cheaper Haxmini/Topjoy models, which undermines confidence in long‑term support.
Everyday users mainly mention the device’s light weight and the convenience of the included protective case, but there is little positive chatter beyond those points. The absence of a front‑light and the low‑resolution screen are implicitly understood as drawbacks, aligning with expert criticism.
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.
“perfect hardware”
“light as a feather”
“wonderful display for graphic novels”
