Kobo Clara2E review

At its price point, I had more expectations of the Kobo Clara 2E. I did not anticipate it would struggle with the basics of what a good e-reader should be, which is - before offering frills - offer a snappy, seamless reading experience. That, it does not.

- Mahananda Bohidar, The Hindu Business Line

The Kobo Clara 2E is a considerable improvement over the Clara HD, with a fine E Ink display, a high-quality waterproof design, and Bluetooth for audiobook support. It’s not the strongest or most consistent when it comes to performance, and it’s a shame there’s no cloud support, but this is arguably...

- Jon Mundy, TrustedReviews

As long as you're not already locked into Amazon's ecosystem of services, the Kobo Clara 2E is an excellent e-reader to consider at this price point. It offers twice the memory of the Kindle Paperwhite with many of the same features, including Bluetooth compatibility, a waterproof design, and adjust...

- Sarah Saril, Business Insider

While the Clara 2E has a few shortcomings, there are workarounds for most, making them far from dealbreakers. Though there aren't built-in speakers, you can easily pair a headset or portable speaker via Bluetooth. Also, changing the page refresh rate helps with ghosting and random screen flashing. L...

- Charnita Fance, Android Police

The waterproof, environment-friendly Kobo Clara 2E isn't quite as fast as the Kindle Paperwhite, but it offers broader file support and easier access to public library ebooks.

- Dave LeClair, PC Magazine