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Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) — 2018
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)

2018

84
/ 100
From $129
VS
Kobo Clara Colour wins by 2
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 Paperwhite (10th gen) lands at 84 and Kobo Clara Colour at 86. That puts Kobo Clara Colour ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle Paperwhite (10th 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.

Display

Kobo Clara Colour

Compared on the display sub-score

Kobo Clara Colour leads on display (86 vs 84).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Value for money

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) more score per dollar ($129 vs $149).

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) 84
vs
86 Kobo Clara Colour

Score breakdown

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
84
display 84
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Clara Colour
86
display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) versus Kobo Clara Colour — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) Kobo Clara Colour
Release year
2018
2024

Kindle Paperwhite (10th 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 Paperwhite (10th gen) vs Kobo Clara Colour

Which is better, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) or Kobo Clara Colour? +

Kobo Clara Colour scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) worth the price? +

At $129, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — 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 Paperwhite (10th 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 display, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) or Kobo Clara Colour? +

Kobo Clara Colour — leads on display (86 vs 84). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) or Kobo Clara Colour? +

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) — more score per dollar ($129 vs $149). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.