Resolution
1072 x 1448 px
Weight
174 g
CPU
2 x 1 GHz
Design
| Weight i | 174 g (4 others) |
| Volume i | 164.86 cm³ (1 other) |
| Width i | 112 mm (1 other) |
| Thickness i | 9.2 mm (2 others) |
| Height i | 160 mm (3 others) |
| Lowest potential operating temperature i | 5 °C |
| Maximum operating temperature i | 40 °C |
| Waterproof depth rating i | 2 m (19 others) |
Display
| Screen Size i | 6" (51 others) |
| Is self lit i | ✔ (83 others) |
| Pixel Density i | 300 ppi (55 others) |
| Has an e paper display i | ✔ (112 others) |
| Has a touch screen i | ✔ (112 others) |
| Has anti reflection coating i | ✔ (81 others) |
| Resolution i | 1072 x 1448 px (11 others) |
| Number of screen shades i | 17 |
| Has branded damage resistant glass i | ✖ |
Performance
| Internal Storage i | 16GB (11 others) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✖ |
| CPU Speed i | 2 x 1 GHz (11 others) |
Connectivity
| Has a cellular module i | ✖ |
| Supports wi fi i | ✔ (112 others) |
| Wi fi version i | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) (40 others) |
| Has bluetooth i | ✔ (73 others) |
| Has a search browser i | ✔ (102 others) |
| Has nfc i | ✖ |
Battery
| Battery Power i | 1500 mAh (10 others) |
| Has usb type c i | ✔ (60 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✖ |
| Supports Fast Charging i | ✖ |
| Has wireless charging i | ✖ |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (120 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Water resistance i | Waterproof (14 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pixel density of the Kobo Clara BW?
At 300 ppi, the Kobo Clara BW ranks #1 out of 111 — see ranking ereader products — one of the Highest pixel density in this category, 21% above the category average.
How many screen shades does the Kobo Clara BW have?
At 17, the Kobo Clara BW ranks #2 out of 76 — see ranking ereader products — one of the Highest number of screen shades in this category, 10% above the category average.
How much storage does the Kobo Clara BW offer?
At 16GB, the Kobo Clara BW is 36% below the category average for storage, ranking #53 out of 122 — see ranking ereader products.
Is the Kobo Clara BW lightweight?
Yes. At 174 g, the Kobo Clara BW is 35% below the category average for weight, ranking #23 out of 120 — see ranking ereader products.
How big is the Kobo Clara BW battery?
At 1500 mAh, the Kobo Clara BW is 35% below the category average for battery capacity, ranking #55 out of 83 — see ranking ereader products.
How big is the Kobo Clara BW screen?
At 6", the Kobo Clara BW is 19% below the category average for screen size, ranking #69 out of 122 — see ranking ereader products.
Does the Kobo Clara BW have an external memory slot?
No, the Kobo Clara BW does not have an external memory slot. This feature is available in 50% of e-readers.
How does it compare?
How does the Kobo Clara BW's weight compare to similar e-readerss?
At 174 g, the Kobo Clara BW leads the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) (211 g) by 18%.
How does the Kobo Clara BW's screen size compare to similar e-readerss?
At 6", the Kobo Clara BW trails the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) (7") by 14%.
How does the Kobo Clara BW's number of screen shades compare to similar e-readerss?
At 17, the Kobo Clara BW leads the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) (16) by 6%.