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Kobo Clara Colour
Kobo Clara Colour
Kobo Clara Colour
Kobo Clara Colour
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8.6/10
Informr score
The Kobo Clara Colour currently has an Informr score of 8.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 9 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


6"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6"
Yes
Backlight
Backlight
Yes
16 GB
Storage
Storage
16 GB
No
3G
3G
No
21 hours
Reading Time


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gear Diary
Gear Diary

I really like the Kobo Clara Colour. The hardware is a home run. It’s speedy, the screen is lovely, and the colors come through nicely. I really love how comfortable it is to hold when you’re just kicked back on the couch, but it’s also small enough to easily come along on the go. If you’re not alre...

- Zek, Gear Diary
How-To Geek
How-To Geek

If you're in the market for an eReader, the Kobo Clara Colour is a fantastic choice for a color E Ink screen for portability, comfort, and simplicity. It's also an affordable option for an eReader with color and has just enough features (like highlighting and annotations) to please people who like t...

- Cianna Garrison, How-To Geek
Make Use Of
Make Use Of

If you enjoy seeing the cover art of your favorite novels, reading articles on eReaders, or if you are an avid comic book reader, the Kobo Clara Colour is an excellent purchase.

- Kendra Gerken, Make Use Of
Lifewire
Lifewire

Kobo's Clara Colour e-reader is a triumph of e-ink technology; it's what other e-reader companies will copy soon. The colors are good enough to see book covers in their intended state, and varying highlight colors finally make highlighting a helpful activity on an e-reader. Sure, it's waterproof, an...

- Rob LeFebvre, Lifewire
EFTM
EFTM

Colour for e-ink displays is here and I'm all in. While I'm not convinced it's worth upgrading your already useful e-reader, if you were buying a new e-reader anyway, a coloured one is a no-brainer. The Libra Colour offers all functions including stylus support while the Clara Colour is a basic e-re...

- Scott Plowman, EFTM


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Screen Size
6"

The Kobo Clara Colour's screen size is 6 inches with 1072 x 1448 pixels resolution.

Backlight
Yes

There is a built-in backlight for reading in the dark.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

3G
No

This model has no 3G wireless capabilities.

Reading Time
21 hours

The e-reader is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1500 mAh battery. Battery life is rated for up to 21 hours reading time according to Kobo's.

Clara Colour Specs

Overview
Release Date April 30, 2024
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Networks
SIM Card Size No
Operating System Custom

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Processor MediaTek MT8113T Dual-core 2 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 1 GB
ROM No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Languages English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included Manual, Data Cable
Power & battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1500 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Reading Time Up to 21 hours
Standby Time Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16 x 11.2 x 0.92 cm (6.3 x 4.4 x 0.4 in)
Weight 174 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Waterproof
Rugged design No
IP Rating IP X8
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology E-ink
Resolution 1072 x 1448 pixels
Pixel Density 150 pixels
Size 6 inches
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock No
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Anti Glare Yes
Additional Display Features
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Page Turn Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control No
Fingerprint Sensor No
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Encryption WEP/WPA/WPA2
Memory Expansion Slot No
PC Synchronization Yes
Audio / Video
Audio Playback Yes
Audio Formats MP3, MP4
Video Playback No
Streaming Video No
External Speakers No
Headset Jack No
Vibration Alert No
Content Formats Supported
Content Formats Supported BMP, CBR, CBZ, EPUB, EPUB3, GIF, HTML, JPEG, MOBI, PDF, PNG, RTF, TIFF, TXT
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