Kobo Clara 2E: The New Compact King

In this in-depth review of the Kobo Clara 2e we’ll have a look at build quality, contrast, lighting quality and the software of the newest 6 inch ereader from Kobo.
Without further ado, let’s jump right in.

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[CHAPTERS]

00:00 Intro
00:20 Specs
00:49 Build quality & haptics
02:29 Other features
03:33 Display quality
05:14 Lighting quality
06:26 Software & forced user registration
07:05 E-Book related functions
08:50 Dark mode
09:17 Reading PDFs
09:48 Audiobook support
11:00 Discover (Shop)
11:40 Conclusion

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[aceventuraaceventura]

Kobo Clara 2E is my absolute favorite eReader not just from Kobo, but from any eReader maker such as Amazon, Boox, or Remarkable. It's small, but it's the perfect size, and it has very high text to background contrast while it reads anything you throw at it. Battery life? You can go over a month without every having to worry about recharging. But Kobo discontinued it because they just switched manufacturing of the Clara from Taiwan to China. So if you see one, grab one, you won't regret it.

[thedustwhispered]

i've been wanting to get a new ereader for a long time (my old one was a kindle from 2016... a veritable fossil). i didn't know where to start but then i found your channel. your videos are so thorough and helpful, and i appreciate that you get straight to the point without any clickbait or sensationalist stuff. just ordered a kobo clara 2e and i'm excited to try it out. keep up the good work!

[STRDVD]

I totally agree with this entire review. That's rare. My Kobo Clara 2e is a bloody brilliant ereader and is a welcome addition to the Kobo lineup. I still use my Kobo Mini (new battery installed) and my Sony PRS 350 daily but the Clara 2e is my choice for bedtime reading.

Thanks for the in-depth critique lad. Much appreciated as this review directly feeds into my confirmation bias when it comes to Kobo vs Kindle vs Nook. 😉👍

[oTiSm]

Very high quality content, wish you the best in your video-making journey!

[clarkejones]

Excellent review/ demonstration of this device. You considered many aspects. Thank you

[ugglemad]

I'm really interested in the Kobo, however i was wondering if the online shop works in germany? Like will i be able to buy digital books from kobo if I'm in germany?

[ronjackson]

Can I read books in landscape on Clara 2E like I do on my Kindle? I don't want auto rotate.

[ellektric]

It's very interesting to see reviews and news of e-readers, even if I have no intention of switching from Kindle to other brands.
Kobo seems to me to be the best option for those who don't want to be tied to Amazon, they bring useful new features, but the increments between one generation and another really aren't worth an upgrade.
PS: you speak with a really cool accent, cheers o/

[laurakuhlmann]

Can you upload other reading apps on this eReader? I have Nook, Kobo and Kindle books and I'd like to be able to read them all on the same device

[pajamaguru]

Excellent review! I have both the PaperWhite 11 and Clara 2E. I really hate the texture of the Clara's material, it feels so cheap. I also find highlighting is problematic on the Clara 2E, and much much faster on my Kindle. Do you think the highlighting/responsiveness will be fixed on the Clara 2E with an update, or it is just a limitation of its software?

"its browser has been in beta for 10 years, they should think about finishing the development at some point" LMAOOO

[ty-and-britt]

With the addition of sideload mode, the need for an account during setup that you mentioned, is no longer necessary right?

[ifacedownworship]

Help! When I transfer epub files from laptop to my Kobo, will they be also uploaded to Kobo Cloud? Will my bookmarks, highlights, and notes be also synced? Remember I prefer to ebooks from my laptop, not those that I purchased from Kobo store. Pls someone answer.

[antishanti]

Thank you for a great Review! Can you tell more about taking notes with Kobo Clara 2E compared with the kindle? Im choosing between the two. Need the best performance with note taking, note viewing and note uploading to an other devices. and keep on with a such high qulity videos! =)

[nati_h]

Thanks for your videos ! I hesitate between the Kobo Clara 2e and the Pocketbook era... What's your advice ?

[mrmason]

Mine has bright spots when the display is illuminated on the edges., is this normal?

[MrChencm]

I appreciated your review on Kobo Clara 2e. BUT can you tell us how to download ebooks to Kobo device from book store or other resources? prefer step-by-step, Thanks so much.

[bitteralmonds]

The setting up and updating through an Internet connection and Kobo account is what destroyed my Kobo Mini. It's now a brick since I cannot update it! 🙈💦

[olegwiththeknowledge]

What language are you speaking? Great video!