Judge your books by their colors
Step into the world of color covers, illustrations, and more.
As if Kobo Clara couldn’t get any better, our perfect 6" eReader just leveled up with all-new color. Say goodbye to gray, and take the leap into digital reading with a glare-free, distraction-free color experience. Give paper some competition, and see just how colorful your library can be—on one compact, lightweight device packed with features. Explore color inside and out, with illustrations and imagery that truly bring color to your reading life.
Browse and read eBooks in full color
Experience true comfort with the 6" E Ink Kaleido™ 3 display’s soothing color palette. No glare in sunlight, no social media distractions—just you and your book in full-color bliss. Whether you’re a non-fiction buff or a fiction fanatic, let color bring added depth to your browsing, bookshelves, and reading experience.
Never hunt for a highlighter
Now, with multiple colors available at the touch of a finger, you can highlight your eBooks just like print books. Add, erase, or change colors as you go, and easily see all your highlights by chapter at a glance—your book club quotes have never been easier to find!
See your eBooks in their best light
Experience visual comfort day or night with a gentle frontlight, and let screen glare and eyestrain become a thing of the past. ComfortLight PRO automatically reduces blue light throughout the day, and you can personalize your reading settings via font size, line spacing, or even Dark Mode—your eyes will thank you.
Better by design
Thoughtfully made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic, Kobo Clara Colour is a more eco-conscious eReader. Built to last, it is also repairable, so you can extend its life and replace key components. Learn more about Kobo’s sustainability practices at kobo.com/eco and more about repairability at kobo.com/repairability.
Waterproof for reading anywhere
Kobo Clara Colour has full waterproof¹ protection. That means it’s always ready for unexpected spills, splashes by the sea, or a relaxing soak in the tub.
Keep your stories uninterrupted
Dive into your favorite books without a worry, with weeks of battery life² and 16GB of storage. Your reading stamina might just have met its match with Kobo Clara Colour, which can accommodate up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 Kobo Audiobooks³.
Endless ways to read, with Kobo's signature eReading experience
Listen to Kobo Audiobooks with built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology⁴.
Dive into the Kobo Store’s extensive collection of eBooks and audiobooks.
Borrow eBooks directly from your local library with OverDrive and Libby integration⁵.
Use Pocket to save online articles for offline reading at your leisure.
Adjust font size, margins, and change font style for a customized reading experience.
¹Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 meters of water.
²A single charge on the eReader lasts up to 42 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with the front light at 30% brightness and WiFi and Bluetooth® wireless technology off.
³1GB = 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.
⁴Kobo Audiobooks available only in select countries. Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker required.
⁵OverDrive and Libby available only in select countries. eBook availability varies by library location.
Technical Specs
Display |
6" E Ink Kaleido™ 3 display with FastGLR and Dark Mode |
Storage |
16GB |
CPU |
Dual 2.0 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* |
Waterproof |
IPX8 - up to 60 mins in 2 meters of water |
Front Light |
ComfortLight PRO – Adjustable brightness and color temperature for blue light reduction |
Customizability |
iType: 13 different fonts and over 50 font styles |
Dimensions |
112 x 160 x 9.2 mm |
Weight |
174 g |
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. |
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