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Rakuten Kobo Clara B&W e-reader
Rakuten Kobo Clara B&W e-reader
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The upgraded black-and-white classic
Enjoy the simple joys of reading with Kobo Clara BW, featuring a glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen and full waterproof* protection. Bring your entire library anywhere with 16GB† of storage. Try Dark Mode or ComfortLight PRO to adjust brightness and reduce blue light. Made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic, Kobo Clara BW is a better way to take your reading life to the next level.
*Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water.
†1GB = 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.
Bring your books to the bath or the beach
Kobo Clara BW has full waterproof* protection. That means it’s always ready for unexpected spills, splashes by the sea, or a relaxing soak in the tub.
*Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water.
Late-night indulgence that’s easy on the eyes
Read just one more chapter and still get a restful night of sleep. Use ComfortLight PRO to adjust your eReader’s brightness, colour temperature, and blue light so you won’t be kept awake.
Listening is reading, too
Take your story on the go. Listen to Kobo Audiobooks** on your eReader with built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology.
**Audiobooks available only in select countries. Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker required.
Bring your whole library anywhere
With 16GB† of storage, Kobo Clara BW allows you bring up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 Kobo Audiobooks with you wherever you go. Never miss a chapter with weeks of battery life††.
†1GB = 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. ††A single charge on the eReader lasts up to 53 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with the front light at 10% brightness and WiFi and Bluetooth® wireless technology off.
A more eco-conscious, repairable eReader
Kobo Clara BW’s exterior is made with recycled plastics. Learn more at kobo.com/eco.
This eReader is also repairable, so you can extend its life. Learn more at kobo.com/repairability.
Pair your eReader with a SleepCover
Accessorize your eReader with a colourful cover with auto wake/sleep technology.
Choose from a basic SleepCover or one that includes a built-in stand.
Weeks of battery life
A single charge on the eReader lasts up to 53 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with the front light at 10% brightness and WiFi and Bluetooth® wireless technology off.
Many ways to read
Shop the Kobo Store, subscribe to Kobo Plus‡ or borrow eBooks from your local library.‡‡
‡Kobo Plus available only in select countries.
‡‡OverDrive available only in select countries. eBook availability varies by library location.
Read saved articles with Pocket
Catch up on online articles you’ve saved with Pocket integration built in to all Kobo eReaders.
