Amazon
Kindle Voyage
2014
82
/ 100
From $199
VS
Kobo Clara Colour wins by 4
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 Voyage lands at 82 and Kobo Clara Colour at 86. That puts Kobo Clara Colour ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Voyage if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kobo Clara Colour if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle Voyage 82
vs 86 Kobo Clara Colour
Score breakdown
Kindle Voyage
82 display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Clara Colour
86 display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Voyage | Kobo Clara Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2014 | 2024 |
Kindle Voyage
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 Voyage vs Kobo Clara Colour
Which is better, Kindle Voyage or Kobo Clara Colour? +
Kobo Clara Colour scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle Voyage worth the price? +
At $199, Kindle Voyage delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 Voyage 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.