KOBO Clara BW

This is my first e-reader, I would’ve gone for the B/W model but the prices were the same for both of them, so I went for the magical gift of colours. The software is intuitive and transferring your local books from laptops is a breeze. The price may seem on the higher end, but if you’re a book nerd, it’ll worth it trust me. Getting decent accessories at an affordable prices is the only con I can say. The screen quality is actually great, even tho people said the resolution won’t be as sharp and it will be darker, I adore the grainy effect, it looks like a newspaper. And the compact size is perfect for me, i can easily carry it in my bag without it feeling like a liability.

I switched from kindle to kobo for the exact reason that most other people did. And I gotta say, I couldn’t be happier with my decision! No signing up, no logging in. Just attach the kobo to your laptop with a USB cable, drop your e-books into the kobo folder, and you’re ready to read. When you’re first setting it up, it does ask you to create an account. But you can very easily bypass this. Just google it. I promise you it’s not hard and even someone not very tech savvy could do it. You can absolutely have a privacy focused experience with the kobo. My e-reader needs are very basic. I don’t care in the least about bells and whistles. Which is why this model suits me. The most important thing for me is that I own the books on my device and they won’t just disappear someday. I did think of getting the color version. However, my eyes are not what they used to be so I need all the crispness and clarity i can get. The color versions seemed to be a little grayish and dull compared to the black and white version. Which I believe would have made it harder on my eyes. I watched about fifty videos and the screen on the color ones is indeed duller unless you really crank up the backlight. But then that means your battery depletes faster. On the black and white version, I have the backlight at about 20% and the text looks clear to me. So less charging, more reading. Overall, I’m very happy. This is a fantastic basic model and I am in love. If it turns out it’s not durable or something gets messed up over time, I’ll return and update this review.

Really good quality ereader from kobo. I didn't want to be trapped in the Amazon ecosystem, so I bought this ereader instead. It's amazing. Solid build quality, good battery life, and it's very lightweight, so I can easily read books on this in my bed and it doesn't tire my arms or hands.

Here is a detailed review after using it for a month Pros: 1. Handy. Easy to hold. Weightless. Fits in my pocket 2. User friendly interface 3. Lovely to read comics. 4. Battery lasts long 5. Easy to load pdfs and epubs from pc through c type cable. 6. Pleasant on the eyes. Though mixed reviews on contrast. Its really good. 7. Good value for money 8. Adequately water proof 9. Easy to highlight Cons: 1. Hangs quite a bit. Once accidentally set to factory reset 2. 16GB storage just adequate. Runs out soon if storing a lot of comics 3. Kobo plus permits payment only through credit/debit card no upi payment 4. No way to access libby/ overdrive in India.

I was initially considering the colored Kobo Clara, but I decided to go with the Clara BW—and I’m so glad I did! The display feels more clear, crisp, and soothing for long reading sessions. Everything about this device is just perfect. It’s lightweight, compact, and truly the best option for people who love to carry their library everywhere. The battery life is excellent, and the reading experience is distraction-free. Absolutely satisfied with my purchase!

Ordered a month ago for Rs. 11300, but the delivery never happened due to negligence from the delivery partner "DELHIVERY" (WORST COURIER SERVICE). But I think that was for good. Later got to order after a week for a discounted price of Rs. 8350 with HDFC offer. Great deal. Great Screen - Awesome to read during day & night. You dont need to switch on the brightness on day while a level 2 of brightness is more than enough for the night. Warm light is also awesome. Great Battery Life - You will get a minimum of 1 week battery life. Storage - Added over 300 books, still got 11GB left. Total usable space is about 12.3 GB Lightweight to hold, fits in small hands too very comfortably. Decent UI - not a fast one though, but I guess it's enough for a book reader. Connectivity: Wifi for downloading books & OTA updates Bluetooth for listening to audiobooks Customisation: Installed KoReader for better usability, can use custom images for sleep and power off screen. Installed NickelMenu for more customisation ad Google Drive Support

I love my new Kobo! Makes my reading experience so much more convenient 🩷

One of the best pocket-sized ereaders (slightly wide for pocket) works well with any lighting atmosphere. The operating system also works well and fast (slightly slow compared to mobile but it is e-ink technology so it works that way). You can also copy ePUB books from a PC and read without paying money. Furthermore don't buy colour version of you only read book instead of manga or comic Overall good e-reader