Enjoy the simple joys of reading with Kobo Clara BW, featuring a glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen and full waterproof* protection. Bring your entire library anywhere with 16GB† of storage. Try Dark Mode or ComfortLight PRO to adjust brightness and reduce blue light. Made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic, Kobo Clara BW is a better way to take your reading life to the next level.
*Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water.
†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.
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.
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.
*Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water.
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.
Take your story on the go. Listen to Kobo Audiobooks** on your eReader with built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology.
**Audiobooks available only in select countries. Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker required.
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††.
†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.
Kobo Clara BW’s exterior is made with recycled plastics. Learn more at kobo.com/eco.
This eReader is also repairable, so you can extend its life. Learn more at kobo.com/repairability.
Accessorize your eReader with a colourful cover with auto wake/sleep technology.
Choose from a basic SleepCover or one that includes a built-in stand.
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.
Dive into the Kobo Store’s extensive collection of eBooks and audiobooks.
Catch up on online articles you've saved with Pocket integration built in to all Kobo eReaders.
Display |
6” glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD touchscreen |
Storage |
16GB |
CPU |
1.0 GHz |
Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (i.e. dual band, 2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth® wireless technology, and USB-C |
Battery |
1500 mAh, weeks of battery life* |
Waterproof |
IPX8 - up to 60 mins in 2 metres of water |
Front Light |
ComfortLight PRO – Adjustable brightness and colour temperature for blue light reduction |
Customizability |
iType: 13 different fonts and over 50 font styles |
Dimensions |
112 x 160 x 9.2 mm |
Weight |
174g |
Supported Formats |
15 file formats supported natively (EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR) |
Languages |
English, French, French (Canada), German, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico), Italian, Catalan, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Turkish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Romanian, and Czech. |
