Kobo Clara BW electronic book reader, 6", 16 GB, waterproof, black
Kobo Clara Colour/BW SleepCover Case
Kobo Clara Colour/BW Basic SleepCover Case - blue
Kobo Clara Colour/BW Case - clear
| Color | Black |
| Text Language | EN |
An improved black and white classic
Experience the simple joy of reading with the Kobo Clara BW e-reader, featuring a glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD display and fully waterproof* protection. With 16GB† storage, you can take your entire library with you wherever you go. Try Dark Mode or ComfortLight PRO to adjust brightness and reduce blue light. Made from recycled ocean-sourced plastic, the Kobo Clara BW e-reader is a better way to take your reading experience to the next level.
*Meets IPX8 requirements. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes at depths of up to 2 meters.
†1 GB = 1 billion bytes. We assume a single e-book is approximately 1.3 MB in size and an average audiobook is 6.5 hours long at 28.8 MB per hour. Some of the storage is used by installed software.
Take books to the bath or the beach
Kobo Clara BW is fully waterproof*, meaning it can withstand unexpected spills or wetness while swimming in the sea or taking a relaxing soak in the bathtub.
*Meets IPX8 requirements. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes at depths of up to 2 meters.
A nightly pleasure that is well looked after
Read one more chapter, then get a good night's sleep. With the ComfortLight PRO app, you can adjust the brightness, color temperature, and blue light of your e-reader to keep you awake.
Listening is also reading
Take your story on the go. Listen to Kobo audiobooks** on your e-reader using built-in Bluetooth ® wireless technology.
**Audiobooks are only available in select countries. Requires Bluetooth ® wireless connection headphones or speaker.
Bring your entire library anywhere
With 16GB† of storage, the Kobo Clara BW lets you carry up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 Kobo audiobooks with you wherever you go. With weeks of battery life, you'll never miss a chapter††.
†1 GB = 1 billion bytes. We assume a single e-book is approximately 1.3 MB in size and an average audiobook is 6.5 hours long at 28.8 MB per hour. Some of the storage is used by installed software. ††E-book reader lasts up to 53 days on a single charge. Measured with daily reading for 30 minutes with front light, 10% brightness, and WiFi and Bluetooth ® wireless technology turned off.
Repairable e-reader more environmentally friendly
The exterior of the Kobo Clara BW is made from recycled plastics. For more information, visit kobo.com/eco .
This e-reader can also be repaired, so you can extend its lifespan. For more information, visit kobo.com/repairability .
Pair your e-reader with the SleepCover
Complete your e-reader with a colorful cover with auto-wake/sleep technology.
Choose a basic SleepCover or a cover that includes a built-in stand.
Battery life several weeks
The e-book reader lasts up to 53 days on a single charge. Measured with daily reading for 30 minutes with the front light on, 10% brightness, and WiFi and Bluetooth ® wireless technology turned off.
Lots of ways to read
Dive into a vast collection of e-books and audiobooks in the Kobo Store.
Read saved articles using the Pocket app
Read saved online articles thanks to integration with the Pocket app, which is included with all Kobo e-readers.
Technical specifications
Display |
6" touch screen E Ink Carta 1300 HD |
Storage |
16GB |
CPU |
1.0GHz |
Connection |
Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (dual-band — 2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth® wireless technology, and USB-C |
Battery |
1500 mAh, battery life depends on usage* |
Water resistance |
IPX8 – up to 60 minutes at a depth of 2 m |
Front lighting |
ComfortLight PRO – adjustable brightness and color temperature to reduce blue light |
Adaptability |
iType: 13 different fonts and over 50 font styles |
Dimensions |
112 x 160 x 9.2mm |
Weight |
174g |
Supported formats |
15 natively supported file formats (EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR) |
Languages |
English, French (incl. Canadian), German, Spanish, Spanish (incl. Lat. Am.), Italian, Catalan, Portuguese, Portuguese (incl. Brazilian), Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Turkish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Romanian and Czech. |
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