Clara BW eReader, 6” Touchscreen, Waterproof, 16GB, Black

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).

I won't be using in bath as Kobo suggested (waterproof) but maybe very sunny places, it is amazing in direct sunlight, excellent e-ink and adjustable backlight for night. Happy didn't get colour e-ink. I've logged into (UK) local library and can borrow books, imported my old mobi files and bought some new books from Kobi. Very little hassle to do all of this and kids like the screen.

I was very nervous to order from the UK since I’m from South Africa, but I’m so glad I did! I love how customizable the device is. I’m absolutely in love with it: it’s perfect for reading. It’s light, small, and compact and I really like that the button is at the back. It’s responsive and works best with kepubs. I’d definitely recommend buying it. The only thing that worried me was the way Amazon packaged it. For such a long-distance delivery, I wish they had taken better care to protect it with bubble wrap. It arrived only in its original packaging inside an Amazon envelope-box, which made me a bit uneasy especially after reading reviews of how other people's got damaged in transit.

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.

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

I couldn't decide for years whether to buy an e-reader or not, but I finally gave in. I think it was one of the best purchase decisions I've ever made. I'm an avid reader and have a big library. I also love public libraries. So there are plenty of options for physical copies of books. But I was so tired of constantly carrying books everywhere. I decided on the 6-inch version. It is compact but not too small, ideal size for me really, and very light. I take it with me wherever I go. I haven't experienced any software or charging issues since I bought it almost seven months ago. You can read pdfs on it, but it works best with epubs, highly customizable. And one of the best features is the light adjustment. I constantly adjust the warmth depending on the light source, which really optimizes the reading experience. Definitely recommend.

i used to contempltate bringing my phyisical book with me all the time since it does take up a lot of spaces in my purse and heavy. but now i can read everywhere love it!

Escribo esta reseña más que nada porque más de uno estará pensando: "Llevo tiempo queriéndome comprar un e-reader y no sé cuál elegir. ¿Estaré tomando una buena decisión comprando este?" Pues sí, definitivamente. El contraste es espectacular. El brillo es simplemente perfecto, adaptándose maravillosamente tanto a la lectura en interiores como en exteriores. Tal vez las letras no se vean tan oscuras como en una pantalla Carta 1200 (la tecnología de pantallas Carta 1200 o Carta 1300), pero la verdad es que, siendo este un modelo con pantalla Carta 1300, el tiempo de refresco es notablemente mejor, lo cual se agradece mucho durante la lectura. También añadir que no se cansan los ojos al leerlo por la noche. Un punto a destacar es que hace falta una cuenta de Rakuten para poder usarlo. Sin embargo, si buscáis en internet, veréis que hay formas de utilizarlo sin necesidad de ponerle una cuenta. Además, la duración de la batería es impresionante, permitiéndote leer durante semanas sin necesidad de recargar. La interfaz es intuitiva y fácil de usar, incluso para aquellos que no son muy tecnológicos. La capacidad de almacenamiento es más que suficiente para albergar una amplia biblioteca de libros, y la conexión Wi-Fi facilita la descarga de nuevos títulos. También se puede conectar tanto por Bluetooth como por USB-C (es lo que uso yo para los libros) y puedes conectarlo al movil (sorpendentemente se puede usar el movil como batería para el e-reader) Una cosa que tal vez sea negativa para algunas personas es que no lleve Android pero vaya que yo no lo he echado en falta en absoluto. En resumen, si estás buscando un e-reader de alta calidad con un rendimiento superior y una experiencia de lectura agradable, este modelo es la compra que debes hacer. PD: También hay una cosa muy chula y es que (como veréis en la foto) al apagar el e-reader se queda el libro que estabas leyendo en la pantalla sin reiniciar los pixeles.

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.