Between the Kindle Colorsoft and Clara BW, the Kindle Colorsoft comes out ahead in storage and screen size, while the Clara BW wins on weight. Overall, the Kindle Colorsoft scores 65.5 and the Clara BW scores 58.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Kindle Colorsoft edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.5 vs 58.2), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Kindle Colorsoft if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, screen size, color screen.
Pick the Clara BW if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable resolution, waterproof, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Kindle Colorsoft is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 7 " vs 6 ".
- ▲Has Color screen.
Why Kobo - Clara BW wins
- ▲Weight — 47.00 g less. 172 vs 219.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo - Clara BW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7 "lead | 6 " |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | truelead | false |
| Warm light | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo - Clara BW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 219 g | 172 glead |
| Waterproof | true | true |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft | Kobo - Clara BW |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 32 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Battery life | 8 weekslead | 6 weeks |
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