| Name | PocketBook Verta | Kobo Clara BW |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | €169 | $139.99 |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Availability | Announced | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Kobo, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta 1300 | 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: SMARTlight | Yes: ComfortLight PRO |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Page-turn, home, menu | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ? | ✔ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Linux (version TBC) | Kobo firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Bookstore, EPUB & PDF support | Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ Dropbox | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 1000 MB | 512 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 1.8 GHz quad core | 1 GHz |
| Other built in: | - | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other ports? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1500 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| (USB) charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | Yes - IPX4 | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 2 meters) |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.4×10.75×0.7 | 16.0×11.2×0.92 |
| Weight (gram): | 140 | 174 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.06×4.23×0.28 | 6.30×4.41×0.36 |
| Weight (oz): | 4.94 | 6.14 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Recessed |
| Color options: | Black - replaceable back color cover | Black |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | ? | N365 |
| User guide / manual | Not available | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Not available | Kobobooks.com |
| Brand origin | Switzerland | Canada |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Kobo, Amazon |
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