Kobo Clara BW eReader, 6” Touchscreen, Waterproof, 16GB, Black | 6” Glare-Free Touchscreen, ComfortLight PRO, Dark Mode, eBooks, Audiobooks, 16GB

Absolutely amazing device! It has everything I needed- warm light, waterproof, small device that allows you to access and borrow library books and sideload books. If you are planning to switch or looking for a new device- this is it! Text is clear and sharp even on 0 brightness with day light (picture). Its very responsive & very user friendly ( menu is easy to navigate and use it). I returned many ereaders over few weeks due to various reasons- no warm light, too bight (i have small hands), or not a great contrast (colour screen), however this is amazing and I really hope this will last me a while!

Beautiful e-reader. It’s light, with a clear & crisp bright screen. It’s waterproof so I can use it in the bath without worrying. It’s easy to put my books on it via calibre. I have a lot of fan fiction and books bought direct from publishers and authors so wanted an e-reader outside of Amazon for them and this is perfect. It’s a small size so very portable and great for my handbag and I think it’s excellent value for money. It’s easy to use, I can sort books by series which is much easier on a Kobo than a Kindle (sorry Amazon it just is) plus the swiping up and down the screen for brightness levels is one of my favourite features. It’s a perfect little e-reader.

I've had two Kobo ereaders before and the reason I bought this was to replace an 8 year old one which died. I've found they have everything I need in an ereader. This one has a particularly lovely screen with the same excellent interface. Page turning is fast. The display constrast is the best I've seen: it's clear, crisp and glare-free. The size & weight of the reader makes it ideal for putting it in my coat pocket. Reading on it is a pleasure. I can't comment on the audiobook feature as I don't use them. I do have one gripe which didn't apply to my previous readers. The display screen is a little recessed which makes it difficult to get at the small pull down menu right at the top of the reading screen. It's no deal breaker though as I rarely if ever use that menu and all the info in it is available elsewhere. For that reason I would have liked to give 4.8 out of five stars. All in all it's great value .

It's a great eReader, very comfortable to hold, quite light-weight with a lovely screen for reading. It has various settings that can be adjusted to suit your needs. The battery life seems to be very good/long. I like that you can load library books onto it (if your library supports Overdrive/Libby). Also, you can download e-books and audio books onto your PC from various sources and connect the Kobo Clara to sideload the books across (which is an alternative way to do it if your library uses Borrowbox).

Kobo screens tend to be higher contrast than Kindle which I find easier on the eyes. I've used a Kobo Glo HD for many years but that is showing its age now, so I thought I'd try the Clara. This seems to have a very similar screen to the Glo HD although fonts are different. Having added my favourite e-reader font (georgia) this is an excellent replacement - faster, clearer display and waterproof too. Recommended.

I just love it. Honestly, I really was conflicted about getting an e-reader and yes I bought this on Amazon (as it could get here the fastest), but I didn't want to give all my data to a kindle. So I looked into the Kobo and honestly I'm bummed I took so long to buy it. It's pretty great. I have no notes. It does what it's supposed to do and it has the privacy features that are so sorely lacking with most devices.

This freezes regularly. When it unfreezes, it has gone back or forwards several chapters. It has now frozen completely and is totally unusable.

I bought this device to upgrade from Kindle Paperwhite 2018. It was a device I didn’t particularly enjoy using. It worked well but it was so unresponsive that I just assumed that’s how all ereaders were. Fast forward to the Kobo Clara BW and it’s so much snappier that I actually enjoy reading on it. I thought I would hate the recessed screen but text seems to look much better (at the cost of the device looking a bit cheaper). You can buy books through Kobo, or use a library card to borrow books with Overdrive. You can also sideload books or manage your library with Calibre, you could even install KOReader, or wirelessly sync the device with Calibre Web; it doesn’t try to actively prevent you from using it to do whatever you want. There’s no read progress syncing for sideloaded books with the built in reader, and there’s no Goodreads (or Hardcover or whatever) support, but you could work around that with Calibre. My only gripe with this device is the quality. The Kobo logo on the front seems slightly slanted on my device, but I didn’t think this was worth replacing the device for. My top left corner had black adhesive coming out of it, but I just used a thin piece of plastic to wedge it back inside. My bottom left corner has a dark spot when the front-light is on, but this seems like a design defect rather than something limited to my unit (if you Google this you’ll see everyone has this - the Colour model seems to have fixed this issue, but if you use the night light then it has two yellow botches in both sides instead). If you can ignore those issues, this is a great ereader that looks crisp, has great battery life, and lets you tinker with it however you like. If you don’t care for that, and want a better quality device, and don’t mind only using Amazon to get your books, then get a Paperwhite (it’s slightly larger though).

Muy buen eReader. He tenido varios (de hecho sigo teniendo algun otro que utilizo) y puedo decir que este no tiene nada de envidiar a otros de marcas con más nombre. La pantalla se ve muy bien, y de hecho tiene un tacto curioso que se diferencia de otros lectores que he probado. La temperatura de la pantalla es fácilmente ajustable, y lo cierto es que hace cómoda la lectura. La duración de la batería es bastante correcta, nos parece que tiene una duración bastante buena. No sé qué tal envejecerá con el uso, pero de momento genial. En cuanto al tamaño y peso, es muy cómodo. Al principio la pantalla me pareció un poco pequeña (una cosa es ver los detalles y otra probar el lector y utilizarlo de forma real), pero enseguida te acostumbras. Imagino que también dependerá de qué lector vengas por las comparaciones. Una cosa que me preocupaba era el sistema de compra con Rakuten, porque nunca lo había utilizado. Y debo decir que ningún problema, hasta ahora ha sido igual de sencillo que cuando compro ebooks en Amazon para mí Kindle. De momento, con varios libros leídos en un mes, las sensaciones son muy buenas. Si me preguntaran acerca de si recomendaría la compra, sin duda diría que sí.

Excelente

I absolutely love this eReader and take it with me everywhere. The Kobo Clara BW is lightweight, comfortable to hold, and very easy to use, which makes it great for travel and everyday reading. The screen is smooth, durable, and truly glare-free. I can read for long stretches without eye strain, even in bright light. It has replaced doom-scrolling on my phone before bed, which has made my sleep better. One of my favorite things about this device is how customizable it is. Beyond the standard settings, there’s a hidden menu that lets you fine-tune the reading experience even more, which I really appreciate. The dark mode (inverse reading) is excellent and something I use all the time, especially at night. I have two minor complaints: 1) when switching between menus in dark mode, the screen briefly flashes as it refreshes. 2) response time when clicking is not lightning speed, just normal speed. This sometimes makes me click things twice accidentally. Both are noticeable, but not dealbreakers, and they're the only issues I’ve had after 6+ months of near daily use. I love that I can load PDFs and EPUBs directly from my computer without needing a subscription. For me, that freedom alone sets it apart from other eReaders. It seems like a well-built device that does exactly what I want it to do. If you’re looking for a simple, flexible, and enjoyable reading experience, this one is hard to beat.

Un petit bijou qui me suit partout , j'aime les sacs plutôt petits et ma petite liseuse y trouve sa place. L'écran est de bonne qualité et l'affichage est rapide. Je n'ai pas pris la couleur , ce n'est pas utile si on lit surtout des livres sans illustrations.

I was debating between the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Clara BW, but I decided to buy the Kobo after a friend recommended it. After using it for a few days, I can confidently say it was the right choice. I’ve been getting back into reading, but it can become an expensive hobby if you want to own books instead of borrowing from the library or reading PDF versions online. One of the main reasons I wanted an e-reader was the E Ink display. Compared to reading on a phone or tablet, it significantly reduces eye strain and fatigue. So when I’m really invested in a story, I can keep reading for much longer without my eyes feeling tired. The biggest reason I chose the Kobo Clara BW over the Kindle Paperwhite was the ability to easily upload my own EPUB files. I liked that I would not have to rely only on a monthly subscription which can cost upwards of $15 a month. While downloading and transferring files takes a little extra effort, Kobo makes the process very simple. You can transfer books through a USB connection or use the web upload option, both of which are straightforward. One feature that pleasantly surprised me was the built-in dictionary. I know Kindle devices also have this feature, but I did not realize it was included on the Kobo until I went through the tutorial. It is incredibly useful because I can quickly look up unfamiliar words without having to pick up my phone or search on my computer. One concern I had before buying it was the screen refresh rate. When I tried my friend’s device, it was not as smooth as a typical phone or tablet screen. However, after using it for a while, I realized that this does not really matter for reading. Since you are only turning the page every so often, the slower refresh rate is barely noticeable. It only really comes up when setting up the device or organizing books. A few tips for new buyers: turning off Wi-Fi can dramatically extend the battery life, since Wi-Fi is only needed for accessing the Kobo store, audiobooks, or transferring files through the web. I also recommend downloading Calibre, a free program that lets you edit book titles, authors, and other metadata so your library looks more organized on the device. It is easy to set up and especially helpful for fixing messy file information. Overall, I am already very happy with this purchase. Even though I have only had it for a few days, it has made reading feel more convenient, comfortable, and enjoyable. For anyone who is trying to get back into reading or wants a simple and great alternative to reading on a phone or tablet, I think the Kobo Clara BW is definitely worth the price.