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Kobo Clara Colour — 2024
Kobo

Kobo Clara Colour

2024

86
/ 100
From $149
VS
Kobo Clara Colour wins by 6
Kobo Forma — 2018
Kobo

Kobo Forma

2018

80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Kobo Clara Colour takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Clara Colour lands at 86 and Kobo Forma at 80. That puts Kobo Clara Colour ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Kobo Forma if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓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.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem 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 80).

Value for money

Kobo Clara Colour

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kobo Clara Colour more score per dollar ($149 vs $279).

Kobo Clara Colour 86
vs
80 Kobo Forma

Score breakdown

Kobo Clara Colour
86
display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Forma
80
display 80
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kobo Clara Colour versus Kobo Forma — full spec comparison
Spec Kobo Clara Colour Kobo Forma
Release year
2024
2018

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

Kobo Forma

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

FAQ: Kobo Clara Colour vs Kobo Forma

Which is better, Kobo Clara Colour or Kobo Forma? +

Kobo Clara Colour scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Kobo Forma worth the price? +

At $279, Kobo Forma delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.

Does Kobo Clara Colour or Kobo Forma 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, Kobo Clara Colour or Kobo Forma? +

Kobo Clara Colour — leads on display (86 vs 80). Compared on the display sub-score.

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

Kobo Clara Colour — more score per dollar ($149 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.