Kobo Clara Black & White
Enjoy the simple joys of reading with Kobo Clara BW, the perfect eReader for those new to eBooks. Its glare-free 6" screen lets you read in bright sunlight without reflections, and you can safely take it to the beach or pool with its full waterproof* protection. For nighttime reading, Kobo Clara BW features optional Dark Mode, plus built-in ComfortLight PRO to adjust brightness and reduce blue light. Listen to Kobo Audiobooks** whenever you like with Bluetooth® wireless technology. With 16GB† of storage, bring your entire Kobo library anywhere. Kobo Clara BW is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce our impact on the environment, and is made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic. It’s a better way to take your reading life to the next level.
Key Features
Read comfortably any time of day on a glare-free 6" screen
Kobo Clara BW’s E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen lets you read in bright sunlight without reflections. Enjoy faster page turns, deeper contrast, and optional Dark Mode for better nighttime reading.
Bring your books to the bath or the beach
Kobo Clara BW has full waterproof* protection. That means it’s always ready for unexpected spills, splashes by the sea, or a relaxing soak in the tub.
Late-night indulgence that’s easy on the eyes
Read just one more chapter and still get a restful night of sleep. Use ComfortLight PRO to adjust your eReader’s brightness, colour temperature, and blue light so you won’t be kept awake.
Listening is reading, too
Take your story on the go. Listen to Kobo Audiobooks** on your eReader with built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Bring your whole library anywhere
With 16GB† of storage, Kobo Clara BW allows you bring up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 Kobo Audiobooks with you wherever you go. Never miss a chapter with weeks of battery life††.
Choose a more eco-conscious and repairable eReader
As part of our commitment to reduce our impact on the environment, Kobo Clara BW’s exterior is made with over 85% recycled plastic, including 10% ocean-bound plastic. Learn more at kobo.com/eco. This eReader is also repairable, so you can extend its life. Learn more at kobo.com/repairability.
New reads are always within reach
With our built-in Kobo Store, discover new eBooks and audiobooks right on your eReader. Subscribe to Kobo
*Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water.
**Audiobooks available only in select countries. Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker required.
***This unit does not support Google Drive and Drop Box.
†1GB = 1 billion bytes. Assumes an approximate size of about 1.3MB per eBook, and average audiobook length of 6.5 hours with 28.8MB per hour. Some storage space utilized by software.
††A single charge on the eReader lasts up to 53 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with the front light at 10% brightness and WiFi and Bluetooth® wireless technology off.
Plus‡‡ for all-you-can-read eBooks and audiobooks, borrow eBooks from your local library‡, and enjoy Pocket integration so you can save and read online articles.
‡Kobo Plus available only in select countries.
‡‡OverDrive available only in select countries. eBook availability varies by library location.
