Kobo Clara 2E

Tidy, easy to grip recycled design ; OverDrive and Pocket support ; Strong display ; Extensive file support

Slightly sluggish performance ; Lacks Dropbox support from more expensive models ; Lack of storage options

The Kobo Clara 2E is a considerable improvement over the Clara HD, with a fine E Ink display, a high-quality waterproof design, and Bluetooth for audiobook support. It’s not the strongest or most consistent when it comes to performance, and it’s a...

Built-in public library support ; Supports many ebook file formats ; Bright, high-resolution screen ; Waterproof ; Compact ; Made with recycled materials

Sluggish performance ; Only supports Kobo audiobooks

The waterproof, environment-friendly Kobo Clara 2E isn't quite as fast as the Kindle Paperwhite, but it offers broader file support and easier access to public library ebooks.

Audiobook support ; Waterproof ; 85% recycled plastic ; Snappy E Ink Carta 1200 screen

Battery life is inconsistent ; Bland design

As the latest mid-range ereader from Kobo, the Clara 2E doesn’t disappoint. While it looks just like the original Kobo Clara HD, it does have some great updates that make it a more well-rounded ereader when compared to its predecessor. Coming with the...

Lightweight ; Waterproof ; Audiobook support ; No ads ; OverDrive integration

Slow performance ; Display not flush ; eBooks can’t sync with audiobooks

The Kobo Clara 2E is a well-priced eReader that trumps the Kindle Paperwhite with library borrowing and no ads.

Extremely light and compact ; A comfortable reading experience ; Built from recycled plastics

Quite sluggish in menus ; Gaps in the Kobo audiobook library ; No access to Kindle ebooks

The Kobo Clara 2E is a solid ebook reader, and one that can go toe-to-toe with the all-conquering Amazon Kindle series – as long as you’re not invested in Amazon’s ecosystem.

+ Display is large and sharp ; + Adjustable color temperature ; + Dark Mode (for reading) ; + Responsive pen performance ; + Broad supported file types

- Palm rejection issues when annotating ; - Auto-rotate can get too sensitive at times ; - Audiobooks require Bluetooth audio, no 3.5mm jack support ; - No IP rating

The Rakuten Kobo Elipsa 2E is a solid iteration over its predecessor in the plus-sized eReader segment.

Waterproof ; Eco-friendly design ; Supports audiobooks

Smaller screen than other models ; Poor quality processor

The Kobo Clara 2E is the successor to Kobo’s mid-range Clara HD. It’s made some significant improvements such as adding audiobook support, upgrading the 6-inch HD screen to the latest eInk Carta technology and probably most importantly of all, it’s now...