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Kobo Clara Colour

A compact reader for a student or commuter who wants something better than a phone for long reads.

Canadian brand

Where to buy

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Why it made our lists

  • Birthday gift ideas

    A waterproof 6-inch e-reader with a colour screen, warm lighting and Libby library borrowing. For a student or commuter who reads on a phone and would read more on a proper screen. No page buttons or stylus.

  • Christmas gifts in CanadaOur top pick

    A 6-inch waterproof e-reader from the Canadian brand Kobo, with warm lighting, 16GB of storage and library borrowing through Libby. For the reader in the family who would rather not read on a phone. No page buttons.

  • Gifts for herOur top pick

    For a reader who has drifted to reading on her phone. It is small, waterproof and borrows library books through Libby. Skip it if she wants physical page buttons or a stylus.

  • Gifts for your brother or sister

    A compact waterproof e-reader for a sibling who reads on the bus or in bed and wants a break from the phone. It borrows library books through Libby. No page buttons.

  • Gifts for teens

    A 6-inch waterproof e-reader with a colour screen and Libby library borrowing, so a teen reader can borrow books free. Better than a phone for long reads. No page buttons, and it does not take a stylus.

  • Gifts for your wifeOur top pick

    A compact, waterproof colour e-reader for a wife who reads on her commute, in the bath or in bed. It borrows library books through Libby. No page buttons and no stylus support.

  • Graduation gift ideasOur top pick

    A small waterproof e-reader with library borrowing through Libby, so a grad on a tight budget can keep reading for free. Good for commuters and grad-school readers. Skip it if they insist on physical page buttons.

  • Gifts for tech lovers

    For a tech fan who reads long articles and books on a phone and wants something easier on the eyes. There are no physical page buttons, and it does not work with a stylus.

What it is

A 6-inch waterproof e-reader with a colour E Ink display, 16GB of storage and adjustable warm lighting. It supports library borrowing through Libby and audiobooks over Bluetooth.

A 6-inch e-reader with a colour E Ink Kaleido 3 screen, so book covers, comics and highlights show in muted colour while text still reads like paper. The front light adjusts and cuts blue light through the day. It is waterproof, holds about 12,000 ebooks or 75 audiobooks, and plays audiobooks through Bluetooth headphones. Pages turn by touch only; there are no buttons and no stylus support. It comes in black or white.

The details

Screen
6 in colour E Ink Kaleido 3
Storage
16 GB
Battery
1500 mAh (black) or 1900 mAh (white); up to 42 days at 30 minutes a day
Waterproof
IPX8, 60 minutes in 2 m of water
Size and weight
112 x 160 x 9.2 mm, 174 g
Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
Stylus
Not compatible with Kobo Stylus

From the shop's product page, read October 3, 2026.

Worth knowing

No physical page buttons, and it does not work with a stylus.

Skip it for someone who wants to write notes in books, since it does not work with the Kobo Stylus.

Good for
Student, Teen (13–17), Friend, Brother or sister, Wife
Interests
Books & reading, Tech & gadgets
Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Graduation

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