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Kindle (8th gen) — 2016
Amazon

Kindle (8th gen)

2016

70
/ 100
From $79
VS
Kobo Clara Colour wins by 16
Kobo Clara Colour — 2024
Kobo

Kobo Clara Colour

2024

86
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

Kobo Clara Colour takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (8th gen) lands at 70 and Kobo Clara Colour at 86. That puts Kobo Clara Colour ahead by 16 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle (8th gen) if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Kobo Clara Colour if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Speed

Kobo Clara Colour

Compared on the speed sub-score

Kobo Clara Colour leads on speed (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Kindle (8th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (8th gen) more score per dollar ($79 vs $149).

Kindle (8th gen) 70
vs
86 Kobo Clara Colour

Score breakdown

Kindle (8th gen)
70
display 70
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Clara Colour
86
display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (8th gen) versus Kobo Clara Colour — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (8th gen) Kobo Clara Colour
Release year
2016
2024

Kindle (8th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

Kobo Clara Colour

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

FAQ: Kindle (8th gen) vs Kobo Clara Colour

Which is better, Kindle (8th gen) or Kobo Clara Colour? +

Kobo Clara Colour scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 16. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle (8th gen) worth the price? +

At $79, Kindle (8th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in battery.

Is Kobo Clara Colour worth the price? +

At $149, Kobo Clara Colour delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle (8th gen) or Kobo Clara Colour last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for speed, Kindle (8th gen) or Kobo Clara Colour? +

Kobo Clara Colour — leads on speed (82 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle (8th gen) or Kobo Clara Colour? +

Kindle (8th gen) — more score per dollar ($79 vs $149). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.