Kobo Clara BW

Better contrast and response times from the E Ink Carta 1300 screen make this the best 6in e-reader available

SHARMISHTA SARKAR

SCORE PRICE £100 (£120 inc VAT) from uk.kobobooks.com Kobo’s Clara BW is the first e-reader we’ve seen to use E Ink’s Carta 1300 technology. This keeps the screen resolution at a sharp 300ppi while improving both refresh time and contrast over previous generations. Despite the cutting-edge display, the Clara BW is very affordable: at £120, it’s £40 cheaper than the Kindle Paperwhite. And, in an industry first, Kobo has partnered with iFixit to provide spare parts and repair kits, so if you’re confident with a screwdriver you can replace the battery or fix a smashed case without having to ditch the entire thing. A body that’s made from 85% recycled plastic adds to its sustainability claims, and the packaging is recycled and recyclable, with biodegradable soy ink printing. Design-wise, the Clara BW has less…

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