# Kindle (2024) vs Kobo Clara BW: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Kindle (2024) (Amazon) and Kobo Clara BW (Kobo) among e readers. Kindle (2024) is the cheaper of the two at $109.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Kindle (2024) | Kobo Clara BW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $109.99 | $129.99 |
| Brand | Amazon | Kobo |
| Released | 2024-10 | 2024-04 |
| Screen (in) | 6 | 6 |
| Ppi bw | 300 | 300 |
| Storage (GB) | 16 | 16 |
| Color display | No | No |
| Warm light | No | Yes |
| Waterproof | No | Yes |
| Page turn buttons | No | No |
| Battery weeks | 6 | 7 |
| Stylus included | No | No |

## Key differences

- Warm light: Kindle (2024) No vs Kobo Clara BW Yes
- Waterproof: Kindle (2024) No vs Kobo Clara BW Yes
- Battery weeks: Kindle (2024) 6 vs Kobo Clara BW 7

## What reviewers say

**Kindle (2024)** — Two whitelisted outlets (Tom's Guide, Engadget) reviewed the base Kindle (2024) hands-on. Both call it a highly portable, cheap entry-level e-reader with a crisp 300ppi screen but flag no warm light and a $10 price hike over the near-identical 2022 model. Neither published lab benches, so no measured values survive. Note on generation: both reviews cover the entry-level base Kindle (2024); Tom's Guide explicitly identifies it as the 11th-generation Kindle, so the '12th gen' label on this product record is not what these reviews describe (12th-gen refers to the 2024 Paperwhite). RTINGS and PCMag were not usable sources here. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Kobo Clara BW** — Both whitelisted sources reviewed this exact model, the Kobo Clara BW: TechRadar (Sharmishta Sarkar, 29 May 2024) with lab-style measured battery and charge figures, and Digital Trends (Mark Jansen, 15 March 2025) as a hands-on comparison against the Clara Colour. Both praise the crisp, sharp display and reading experience, iFixit repairability, the compact waterproof build with weeks of battery, and the low price. Both flag the carried-over 16GB/1GHz internals, the lack of Google Drive/Dropbox cloud transfer, and the plain plastic design. They split on the verdict: TechRadar recommends it as the best entry-level ereader screen, while Digital Trends says the ~$20-pricier Clara Colour makes it impossible to recommend. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Kindle (2024): https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/amazon-kindle-2024-review/ (digitaltrends.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Kobo Clara BW: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobo_eReader (en.wikipedia.org, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/e-readers/amazon-kindle-2024-vs-kobo-clara-bw/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Kindle (2024) ($109.99) vs Kobo Clara BW ($129.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/e-readers/amazon-kindle-2024-vs-kobo-clara-bw/
License: CC BY 4.0.