Name | Kobo Clara HD | Kobo Clara 2E |
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MSRP | $119.99 | $129.99 |
Released | 2018 | 2022 |
Availability | Discontinued | Available |
Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Kobo, Amazon |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | E Ink Carta | E Ink Carta 1200 |
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: ComfortLight PRO | Yes: ComfortLight PRO |
Adjust color temperature? | Yes | Yes |
Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
Input options & features | ||
Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
Button controls? | ❌ | ❌ |
Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
Dark mode | ❌ | ✔ |
Audiobooks | ❌ | ✔ |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | ❌ | ✔ |
Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
Software | ||
Operating system | Kobo firmware | Kobo firmware |
Reading apps & e-book shops | Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive | Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive |
Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
Hardware specifications | ||
Internal storage | 8 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? | ❌ | ❌ |
HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1500 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): | 15.96×11.0×0.84 | 15.9×11.2×0.87 |
Weight (gram): | 166 | 171 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.3×4.3×0.3 | 6.3×4.4×0.3 |
Weight (oz): | 5.9 | 6.0 |
Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Recessed |
Color options: | Black | Black/blue |
Accessories in the box | - | - |
More information | ||
Model number | N249 | N506 |
User guide / manual | User guide | User guide |
Official site link: | Kobobooks.com | Kobobooks.com |
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