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Kindle Scribe — 2022
Amazon

Kindle Scribe

2022

83
/ 100
From $339
VS
Kobo Clara Colour wins by 3
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 Scribe lands at 83 and Kobo Clara Colour at 86. That puts Kobo Clara Colour ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle Scribe if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓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 83).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Value for money

Kobo Clara Colour

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kobo Clara Colour more score per dollar ($149 vs $339).

Kindle Scribe 83
vs
86 Kobo Clara Colour

Score breakdown

Kindle Scribe
83
display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Clara Colour
86
display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Scribe versus Kobo Clara Colour — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Scribe Kobo Clara Colour
Release year
2022
2024

Kindle Scribe

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

Which is better, Kindle Scribe or Kobo Clara Colour? +

Kobo Clara Colour scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle Scribe worth the price? +

At $339, Kindle Scribe delivers a Specdex score of 83 — 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 Scribe 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 Scribe or Kobo Clara Colour? +

Kobo Clara Colour — leads on display (86 vs 83). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle Scribe or Kobo Clara Colour? +

Kobo Clara Colour — more score per dollar ($149 vs $339). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.