Kobo
Kobo Clara BW
2024
86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Kobo Clara BW wins by 4
Amazon
Kindle (11th gen)
2022
82
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
Kobo Clara BW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Clara BW lands at 86 and Kindle (11th gen) at 82. That puts Kobo Clara BW ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kobo Clara BW if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle (11th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kobo Clara BW 86
vs 82 Kindle (11th gen)
Score breakdown
Kobo Clara BW
86 display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle (11th gen)
82 display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kobo Clara BW | Kindle (11th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
Kobo Clara BW
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
Kindle (11th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
FAQ: Kobo Clara BW vs Kindle (11th gen)
Which is better, Kobo Clara BW or Kindle (11th gen)? +
Kobo Clara BW scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kobo Clara BW worth the price? +
At $129, Kobo Clara BW delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle (11th gen) worth the price? +
At $109, Kindle (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.
Does Kobo Clara BW or Kindle (11th gen) 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.