| Name | Kindle Voyage | Kobo Clara BW |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $220 | $139.99 |
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Available |
| Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Kobo, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta HD | E Ink Carta 1300 |
| Display size (inch) | 6 | 6 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1072×1448 | 1072×1448 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes: ComfortLight PRO |
| Adjust color temperature? | No | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Haptic page-turn | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ❌ | ✔ |
| Audiobooks | ❌ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ❌ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | 3G optional ⓘ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Kindle firmware | Kobo firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) | Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 1 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Other built in: | - | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | Via USB adapter | ❌ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1320 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | Micro-USB | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 2 meters) |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.2×11.5×0.76 | 16.0×11.2×0.92 |
| Weight (gram): | 179 | 174 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.4×4.5×0.30 | 6.30×4.41×0.36 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.3 | 6.14 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Recessed |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | NM460SZ | N365 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Amazon | Kobobooks.com |
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