Between the Clara BW and Libra 2, the Clara BW comes out ahead in weight, while the Libra 2 wins on storage and screen size. Overall, the Clara BW scores 58.2 and the Libra 2 scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Libra 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (58.2 vs 65.5), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Clara BW if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the Libra 2 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are storage, screen size.
Both ship with comparable resolution, waterproof, color screen, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Libra 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Kobo - Clara BW wins
- ▲Weight — 43.00 g less. 172 vs 215.
Why Kobo - Libra 2 wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 7 " vs 6 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Kobo - Clara BW | Kobo - Libra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6 " | 7 "lead |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | false | false |
| Warm light | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Kobo - Clara BW | Kobo - Libra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 glead | 215 g |
| Waterproof | true | true |
| Page-turn buttons | false | truelead |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Kobo - Clara BW | Kobo - Libra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 16 GB | 32 GBlead |
| Battery life | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
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