Clara BW

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Clara BW

365 positive 4 neutral 42 negative

Based on 411 Reddit mentions

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Not sure how to make the most of the X4

I have a Kobo Clara BW and a X4. I just read separate books on them so i don't need to sync them. Basically Kobo is now my bedtime reader and X4 is my EDC reader. If you are using crosspoint (i think everyone should, at least a fork of it) it's epub compatibility is great for me so far so you do won

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BadeModernDesigns in r/ereader

March 10, 2026 11:08 PM

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What kind of e-reader should I get?

Kobo Clara BW Familiarize yourself with Calibre software so you can side load.

MC08578 in r/ereader

March 29, 2026 4:08 AM

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Wanted to buy a reader that could use Libby app from NLB. Is Kobo ok? What else works for you?

I have the Kobo Clara B&W. I bought this specifically to read NLB books. They work very well. However, personally I still prefer the Kindle Paperwhite (epubs and azw) or my iPad Mini (Kindle and Libby). Somehow to me, the UI and fonts/presentation are more pleasant. As a result, the Kobo is now not

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NatKJ88 in r/askSingapore

December 8, 2025 2:41 AM

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My Kindle is an ad filled wasteland and I regret buying it.

I didn’t know about this at all. I just load ebooks on to my Clara BW, over USB from Calibre, and they appear under My Books. You probably don’t need Calibre, just connecting the Kobo like an external disk and copying ePub files works too. When I disconnect, it imports the ePubs to My Books.

stereoroid in r/ereader

July 30, 2025 10:16 AM

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Ereader Recs - Dumb it down for me

I'm in a similar-ish position, and I went with the Kobo Clara BW. It allows side-loading of ebooks, so if you buy books from somewhere other than Kobo you can still read them on it. I also considered colour, but I just want to read books not comics, and from what I heard the b&w e-ink looks sharper

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albynomonk in r/ereader

September 2, 2025 6:19 PM

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Is the KOBO BW worth the $30 over the Kindle basic?

It's definitely better to go with the Kobo Clara BW. You get the warmlight, don't have the annoyance of ads on your sleep screen, and Kobo natively supports more formats than Kindle, plus if you wanted to install alternative reading software like KOReader, it's easier to do so on a Kobo than on a Ki

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khronikho in r/ereader

May 22, 2025 4:10 AM

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Kindle or Kobo?

I really love my Pocketbook Verse Pro. It handles a ton of formats, and sideloading is the best experience I’ve had. I’ve owned kindles, and I currently own a Kobo Clara BW that I rarely use now.

marksewell in r/ereader

April 19, 2026 4:50 AM

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Remarkable Paper Pro Move Disappointment.

Honestly I don’t understand people blaming on OP lol I have kobo Clara BW and it adjusts the epub file according to their screen size. And THIS HAS TO BE A STANDARD for e-inc tablet. What are you even expecting from e-inc tablet that can’t even deal with epub file with 500 USD?! I didn’t notice that

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Right-Ship-4472 in r/RemarkableTablet

September 6, 2025 10:35 AM

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Ereader for 8 year old - advice please

I think Kobo Clara BW is a good choice, as you can turn on sideload mode to disable the store and focus solely on reading. The price is also solid.

vtrnnhlinh in r/ereader

September 5, 2025 7:11 AM

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kindle vs. kobo.

Despite the price difference i personally thought it was worth going for the Kobo Clara - same size but it's waterproof (kindle basic isnt) and changing the lighting is easier (just swipe on the left hand side instead of having to go into menus). Plus, I may be able to repair the device myself if so

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Mundane-Rent3321 in r/ereader

September 26, 2025 1:03 AM

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