Kobo Clara HD 6"

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Lightweight, Long battery life, Suitable for reading outside in bright light, ComfortLight brightness feature is easy to adjust, Numerous account options for initial setup, 14 file formats supported
Small size, Long battery life, Clear crisp text

Cons:

Uncomfortable to hold at times, Not waterproof
EBook prices are too expensive but this isn't limited to Kobo

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Last revision on June 11, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Lightweight, Long battery life, Suitable for reading outside in bright light, ComfortLight brightness feature is easy to adjust, Numerous account options for initial setup, 14 file formats supported
Small size, Long battery life, Clear crisp text

Reviewers Didn't Like

Uncomfortable to hold at times, Not waterproof
EBook prices are too expensive but this isn't limited to Kobo

Expert reviews and ratings

A basic e-ink e-reader that does the job well.The Kobo Clara HD offers an experience that is very close to perusing print books. If you're looking for a device that puts the focus on reading content, especially online articles and books from the...

By lifewire.com on February 25, 2020

So let's imagine you've committed to buying an ebook reader and your budget is somewhere in the £100-£130 range. By now you'll know that you have two options to choose from, the Kobo Clara HD (£110) or the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (from £120), both of...

By Expert Reviews on July 22, 2019

Today the fine folks at Kobo left the newly released Clara HD ebook at the office: It's a huge upgrade from my ten year old Kindle including backlighting and some really useful features. Let's talk about ebooks today. Let's talk about the Kobo Clara Hd...

By pocnetwork.net on September 20, 2018

We like the Kobo Clara HD, but we don't like the hefty £109 price tag for what it does. Its greatest merits are its ComfortLight PRO feature, slightness, and battery life; but with the Paperwhite at the same price bracket, you would expect the Clara to...

By techadvisor.co.uk on June 13, 2018

It's hard to believe it has been eight years since Kobo released its first ebook reader. The original Kobo was an ambitious, but somewhat impractical ebook reader. It nailed the basics, like its six-inch E Ink display with a 170 DPI, as well as a big...

By Digital Trends on June 07, 2018

There isn't much development in the ereader space at the moment, but that doesn't mean it's not a great time to upgrade your ereader if you bought one a few years ago. It's also a great time to get one if you've never owned one.The top-end of the...

By TechRadar on May 30, 2018

A perfectly serviceable e-reader that's only standout feature is its compact...

By Trusted Reviews on May 29, 2018

A lightweight ereader that lets you carry thousands of books with you. Simple to use, it's not waterproof but will make a bookworm...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on May 01, 2018

Dedicated eBook readers are not extinct yet. There is still a place for them on the market. Especially for people who want a distraction-free method of reading on an eye-friendly display. When you read on your phone or tablet, you can get distracted by...

By The Gadgeteer on October 16, 2018

Absolutely I would, it ticks all the right boxes on hardware and experience. The cost of the hardware is identical to the Kindle Paperwhite and in terms of user experience, not just cost – it's a viable alternative if you're not already invested in an...

By Ausdroid on September 18, 2018

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