Kobo Clara BW Full Review - Black and White E Ink Model

A review of the Kobo Clara BW ereader with a 6" E Ink Carta 1300 screen.
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Clara Colour review: blog.the-ebook-reader.com/202...
Carta 1300 Comparison: blog.the-ebook-reader.com/202...

[@moltenbullet]

On size for those who commented about it: I own several ebook readers, kindle paperwhite, oasis, libra, clara, clara hd, clara 2e. I have to say 6" is the way to go. Most comfortable for reading cuz your eyes barely feel like they need to move side to side, and the 6" models are always pocketable for me, regardless of their body/bezel. Plus, I can hold a 6"reader across my palm easily, between a finger and my thumb - this is either very uncomfortable or nigh impossible with the larger readers, especially if there are buttons, which makes it feel like the only way to hold the reader is by "pinching" at the handle with the buttons. The only time I wanted the bigger screens was with comics and manga, and for those I've come to actually just prefer my regular tablet.

[@ManMadeToast]

Great feedback, lovely, thanks

[@ManMadeToast]

Went with the 6 inch 🎉

[@Bruce_W]

I have one of these and like it. 6" is the only size I like for books.

[@kitsonwks]

A comparison with neo 2 would be great

[@wahtusy3519]

Still, no send via email sideloading feature...

[@Martin-delta]

Can I sideload additional dictionaries besides the build-in ones?

[@TheeBookReader]

Yeah, I think there's a trick to doing that.

[@babagodel6363]

is it possible to load .epub or .pdf files?

[@voradora]

yes but kepubs run smoother, so may as well convert before loading.

[@doctor1alex]

The plastic back casing on the new model is so slippery and feels very cheap, just like the Kindle Basic of 2022. Without a case it feels awful in the hand.

[@ddpanic]

Consider stopping testing dark mode and light settings under the lamp/daylight. Do it in the darkened room. Not everyone uses e-readers under the lamp or sunlight - there are a lot of people who read in the dark.

[@fabioky3985]

6" is just unbearable. i don't even watch a full video review when it is about a 6" device... manufactures, why 6" in 2024???

[@kylecoffey4943]

Why? Because I wanted one and I bought one.

[@JustinJJN]

Portability

[@lewis9950]

Some people actually prefer portability over a larger device, ya know? Bigger isn’t always better.

[@MrArgman]

if I want something big I'll just bring a real paper book, portability is the main draw of an e-reader for me

[@lordtardar4639]

I too was skeptical about the size but had all my doubts removed after my order came in. The size is just perfect for one-hand use, which is exactly how I'd like to use an ereader. If it was just a little wider, I'm afraid that wouldn't be comfortable to fit into most palms for long sessions, which is why I went for Clara as opposed to Libra which is even wider than normal because of its right side bezels to accommodate the buttons. Besides, you can adjust the text size.