Best E Readers · Kobo · Updated June 2026
Kobo Clara BW: specs and price (2026)
Kobo Clara BW has a US price of $129.99 (US launch price April 2024. Price increased ~$10 globally in Feb 2025.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $129.99 US launch price April 2024. Price increased ~$10 globally in Feb 2025. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kobo |
| Released | 2024-04 |
| screen in | 6 |
| ppi bw | 300 |
| storage gb | 16 |
| color display | No |
| warm light | Yes |
| waterproof | Yes |
| page turn buttons | No |
| battery weeks | 7 |
| stylus included | No |
| release | 2024 |
Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by goodereader.com. 6", 300 ppi (E Ink Carta 1300 HD), 16 GB, IPX8, ComfortLight PRO, no page-turn buttons, $129.99 launch from Wikipedia; battery 1500 mAh, 174 g. Kobo officially rates the Clara BW at up to 53 days (30 min/day, light 10%, wireless off) per the Rakuten Kobo store, i.e. ~7.5 weeks; recorded as 7 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kobo Clara BW cost?
The Kobo Clara BW has a US price of $129.99 (US launch price April 2024. Price increased ~$10 globally in Feb 2025.), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the Kobo Clara BW released?
The Kobo Clara BW was released 2024-04.
What are the Kobo Clara BW's key specs?
Kobo Clara BW (Kobo): screen in 6, ppi bw 300, storage gb 16, color display No, warm light Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
How it compares
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