Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2024) | Kobo - Clara BW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 158 g | 172 g |
| Waterproof | false | true |
Between the Kindle (2024) and Clara BW, the Kindle (2024) comes out ahead in weight, while the Clara BW wins on waterproof. Overall, the Kindle (2024) scores 67.7 and the Clara BW scores 67.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.7 vs 67.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Kindle (2024) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 14.00 g less. 158 vs 172.
Pick the Clara BW if you care most about waterproof. Its strongest claims are waterproof. The single most decisive one: Has Waterproof.
Both ship with comparable screen size, resolution, storage, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Amazon - Kindle (2024) or Kobo - Clara BW?
Amazon - Kindle (2024) leads the current Mars Score by 0.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Amazon - Kindle (2024) if…
Amazon - Kindle (2024) has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Kobo - Clara BW if…
Kobo - Clara BW has the measurable edge on waterproof.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Amazon - Kindle (2024) wins
- ▲Weight — 14.00 g less. 158 vs 172.
Why Kobo - Clara BW wins
- ▲Has Waterproof.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2024) | Kobo - Clara BW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6 " | 6 " |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | false | false |
| Warm light | false | truelead |
Design
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2024) | Kobo - Clara BW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 158 glead | 172 g |
| Waterproof | false | truelead |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2024) | Kobo - Clara BW |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery life | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |