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Enjoy the simple joys of reading with Kobo Clara Black and White, 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 of the Kobo Clara Black and White
Read Comfortably any time
Easy on your eyes
IPX8 Waterproof EReader
Better by design
Bring you whole library anywhere
Endless ways to read & listen
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 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.
SleepCover Case (Clear)
Ideal for avid readers, the SleepCover Case (Clear) enhances your reading experience while giving your compatible eReader optimum protection.
Key Features of the SleepCover Case (Clear)
Made of high-quality recycled materials to reduce carbon footprint
Automatically wakes your Kobo Clara upon opening the cover, and puts it to sleep when closed for battery efficiency
Allows your eReader to stand on its own, making it a practical choice
Enjoy the simple joys of reading with Kobo Clara Black and White, 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 of the Kobo Clara Black and White
Read Comfortably any time
Easy on your eyes
IPX8 Waterproof EReader
Better by design
Bring you whole library anywhere
Endless ways to read & listen
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 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.
SleepCover Case (Clear)
Ideal for avid readers, the SleepCover Case (Clear) enhances your reading experience while giving your compatible eReader optimum protection.
Key Features of the SleepCover Case (Clear)
Made of high-quality recycled materials to reduce carbon footprint
Automatically wakes your Kobo Clara upon opening the cover, and puts it to sleep when closed for battery efficiency
Allows your eReader to stand on its own, making it a practical choice
6" E Ink Carta 1300 touchscreen, 1448 x 1072 resolution with Dark Mode
CPU
1.0 GHz
Storage
16GB
System Memory
512 MB
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 dependent on individual usage* *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.
Front Light
ComfortLight PRO - Adjustable brightness and colour temperature for blue light reduction
Dimensions
112 x 160 x 9.2 mm
Weight
174 g
Waterproof
IPX8 - up to 60 mins in 2 metres of water
Disclaimer
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
