E-Reader Kobo Clara Bw
Storm Score 85 out of 100
Reviews 2 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the kobo clara bw’s grayscale display and price, but fault its overall recommendation.”

Not Yet
Rated 85 / 100
Tier Distribution 2 reviews total
50%
50%
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Great price at $140
  • Repairable with iFixit guides and parts
  • Excellent reading experience
  • Weeks of battery life up to 53 days
  • Crisp and clear display 300 ppi black-and-white
  • Easy-to-use Kobo interface

Points of Contention

  • Value doesn’t compare to Clara Colour
  • Slippery plastic build
  • Boring looking design
  • Only 16 GB of storage
  • Lacks Dropbox integration
  • No cloud file transfer

Professional Reviews

2 reviews from 2 critics
90
Sharmishta Sarkar
TechRadar

The Kobo Clara BW features a sharp, responsive E Ink Carta 1300 display and an affordable price point, making it a compelling choice for readers. However, it lacks cloud file transfer support and retains a dated plastic design with unchanged battery life.

Perfect 4.5/5
80
Mark Jansen / Digital Trends
Digital Trends

“No, you shouldn’t buy the Kobo Clara BW.”

Acclaimed 4/5

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