Kobo Clara BW alternatives (2026)

Looking for something like the Kobo Clara BW (our score: 80/100)? These are the 8 e-readers closest to it — ranked by how near they land on our 0–100 score and launch price, so you get genuine like-for-like options rather than a random list. See how we score.

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   Kobo Elipsa 2E80/100

   Annotating open-format eBooks and non-DRM PDF documents · Writing and organizing handwritten notes with automatic conversion to typed text

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   Kobo Clara Colour80/100 · from $150

   Reading color graphic novels, comics, and illustrated eBooks on the go · Reading by the pool or in the bath with IPX8 waterproofing

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   Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025)84/100

   Annotating full-sized digital documents and markups without screen glare · Distraction-free note-taking and reading during long study or…

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   Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft84/100

   Color PDF markup and document reviewing · Distraction-free digital journaling with AI-assisted note organization

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   Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2025)76/100

   Reading color content like illustrated books or graphic novels in wet environmen · Kindle ecosystem users looking for a waterproof color…

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   Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)76/100

   Reading near pools, beaches, or baths due to IPX8 water resistance · Low-light or bedtime reading using the adjustable warm lighting

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   Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2026)76/100

   Reading in bright sunlight or outdoors near water thanks to its waterproof build · Nighttime reading with customizable warm light control…

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   Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026)75/100

   Reading color-dependent media like graphic novels, comics, and travel guides on · Distraction-free outdoor reading of colorful digital…

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