Kobo
Kobo Clara Colour
2024
86
/ 100
From $149
VS
Kobo Clara Colour wins by 4
Amazon
Kindle (11th gen)
2022
82
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
Kobo Clara Colour takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Clara Colour lands at 86 and Kindle (11th gen) at 82. That puts Kobo Clara Colour ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kobo Clara Colour 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 Colour 86
vs 82 Kindle (11th gen)
Score breakdown
Kobo Clara Colour
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 Colour | Kindle (11th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
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
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 Colour vs Kindle (11th gen)
Which is better, Kobo Clara Colour or Kindle (11th gen)? +
Kobo Clara Colour scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kobo Clara Colour worth the price? +
At $149, Kobo Clara Colour 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 Colour 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.