Background

The Kobo Clara Colour is Rakuten Kobo’s first eReader with a color display, along with its partner device, the Kobo Libra Colour. Offering 16 GB of storage, the Kobo Clara Colour inhabits the same lightweight form factor as its predecessor, the Kobo Clara 2E, but replaces the 6” black and white display with a 6" color E Ink Kaleido 3 touchscreen that allows for a full spectrum of color—without losing that classic E ink look. Moreover, it supports Kobo Audiobooks with a wireless Bluetooth device, along with IPX8 waterproofing for any poolside reading.

For nighttime reading, the Kobo Clara Colour features an optional Dark Mode, plus the built-in ComfortLight PRO to adjust brightness and reduce blue light. As part of Kobo’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the Clara Colour is made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic. The Kobo Clara Colour starts at $149.99 USD.

Identification

The Kobo Clara Colour can be identified primarily by its model number: N367. You can find the model number either on the edge of the plastic case or through the device’s settings: More → Settings → About Clara Colour.

At a glance, the Kobo Clara Colour is similar to the Kobo Clara 2E and the Kobo Clara BW, with the sleek, rectangular form factor and the lack of page-turn buttons. As of April 2024, the Kobo Clara Colour is the only eReader in the Clara lineup to have a color E ink screen.

Technical Specifications:

Display:

  • 6-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display with FastGLR and Dark Mode
  • 1448 x 1072 resolution
  • 300 PPI for black-and-white content
  • 150 PPI for color content

CPU: Dual core 2.0 GHz

Storage: 16 GB

Memory: 512 MB

Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (i.e. dual band, 2.4 and 5 GHz)
  • Bluetooth wireless technology
  • USB-C port for charging and data

Battery:

  • 1500 mAh
  • A single charge on the eReader lasts up to 42 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with the front light at 30% brightness and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technology off.

Front light: ComfortLight PRO: Adjustable brightness and color temperature for blue light reduction.

Dimensions and weight:

  • 112 x 160 x 9.2 mm (4.41 x 6.3 x 0.36 in)
  • 174 g (6.14 oz)

Waterproofing: IPX8: up to 60 minutes in 2 meters of water

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