Kobo Clara BW review

The Kobo Clara BW is essentially the same device as the Clara 2E except for a newer CPU and the latest E Ink Carta 1300 display with enhanced contrast and response time. Still, why fix what isn't broken? The Clara is a reliable 6-inch e-reader.

- Daniel Allen, Android Police

If you live far from a bookstore, travel, or like to read on the go, the KoboClara is worth it. The device itself is easily portable and straightforward to use. Although the extra costs can be a pain, the price is worth the value.

- Charlotte Maracina, Pocket-lint

For the last few years we’ve had grayscale ereaders using the E Ink Carta 1200 screen, but the Kobo Clara BW is the first mainstream option to get the next generation of display tech – the E Ink Carta 1300. Better contrast and response times makes this a much improved reading device over any other 6...

- Sharmishta Sarkar, TechRadar

The new model is almost exactly the same as the Clara 2E, and I’m not convinced it’s actually better. One small benefit to the Clara BW is the fact that they made it user repairable, but replacing parts is fairly complicated and is probably more than the average person wants to deal with, and a new...

- Nathan, The eBook Reader