The upgraded black-and-white classic - For the simple joys of reading
Enjoy the simple joys of reading with Kobo Clara BW, the perfect eReader for those new to eBooks. Its glare-free 6" screen lets you read in bright sunlight without reflections, and you can safely take it to the beach or pool with its full waterproof[1] protection. For nighttime reading, Kobo Clara BW features optional Dark Mode, plus built-in ComfortLight PRO to adjust brightness and reduce blue light. Listen to Kobo Audiobooks[2] whenever you like with Bluetooth® wireless technology. With 16GB[3] of storage, bring your entire Kobo library anywhere. Kobo Clara BW is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce our impact on the environment, and is made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic. It's a better way to take your reading life to the next level.
Read comfortably any time of day on a glare-free 6" screen
Kobo Clara BW's E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen lets you read in bright sunlight without reflections. Enjoy faster page turns, deeper contrast, and optional Dark Mode for better nighttime reading.
Bring your books to the bath or the beach
Kobo Clara BW has full waterproof[1] protection. That means it's always ready for unexpected spills, splashes by the sea, or a relaxing soak in the tub.
Late-night indulgence that's easy on the eyes
Read just one more chapter and still get a restful night of sleep. Use ComfortLight PRO to adjust your eReader's brightness, colour temperature, and blue light so you won't be kept awake.
Listening is reading, too
Take your story on the go. Listen to Kobo Audiobooks[2] on your eReader with built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Bring your whole library anywhere
With 16GB[3] of storage, Kobo Clara BW allows you bring up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 Kobo Audiobooks with you wherever you go. Never miss a chapter with weeks of battery life[4].
Choose a more eco-conscious and repairable eReader
As part of our commitment to reduce our impact on the environment, Kobo Clara BW's exterior is made with over 85% recycled plastic, including 10% ocean-bound plastic. Learn more at kobo.com/eco. This eReader is also repairable, so you can extend its life. Learn more at kobo.com/repairability.
New reads are always within reach
With our built-in Kobo Store, discover new eBooks and audiobooks right on your eReader. Subscribe to Kobo Plus[6] for all-you-can-read eBooks and audiobooks, borrow eBooks from your local library[5], and enjoy Pocket integration so you can save and read online articles.
[1]Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water.
[2]Audiobooks available only in select countries. Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker required.
[3]1GB = 1 billion bytes. Assumes an approximate size of about 1.3MB per eBook, and average audiobook length of 6.5 hours with 28.8MB per hour. Some storage space utilized by software.
[4]A single charge on the eReader lasts up to 53 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with the front light at 10% brightness and WiFi and Bluetooth® wireless technology off.
[5]Kobo Plus available only in select countries.
[6]OverDrive available only in select countries. eBook availability varies by library location.
Display
6" E Ink Carta 1300 touchscreen
1448 x 1072 resolution with Dark Mode
CPU
1.0 GHz
Storage
16GB
System Memory
512 MB
Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (i.e. dual band, 2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth® wireless technology, and USB-C
Battery
1500 mAh, weeks of battery life dependent on individual usage*
*A single charge on the eReader lasts up to 53 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with the front light at 10% brightness and WiFi and Bluetooth® wireless technology off.
Front Light
ComfortLight PRO – Adjustable brightness and colour temperature for blue light reduction
Dimensions
112 x 160 x 9.2 mm
Weight
174 g
Waterproof
IPX8 - up to 60 mins in 2 metres of water
Disclaimer
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
As an international traveller you are entitled to bring a certain amount/value of goods that are free of Customs duty and exempt Goods and Services tax (GST) into New Zealand. This is called your duty free allowance and personal goods concession. It is important to review these for any purchases you make on The Mall.
Your duty free allowance entitles you to bring into New Zealand the following quantities of alcohol products free of customs duty and GST provided you are over 17 years of age. You do need to be 18 years or over to purchase.
- Up to six bottles (4.5 litres) of wine, champagne, port or sherry or
- Up to twelve cans (4.5 litres) of beer
- And three bottles (or other containers) each containing not more than 1125ml of spirits, liqueur, or other spirituous beverages
Goods other than alcohol and tobacco, whether purchased overseas or purchased duty free in New Zealand, that have a combined total value not exceeding NZ$700 may also be brought as part of your personal goods concession.
When travelling overseas there are legal limits on the amount of duty free alcohol and other goods you can take with you. These amounts will vary depending on the country you are flying into. We always recommend you check the latest limits and exemptions.
Your order can be picked up at an Auckland Airport Collection Point. There is one in departures and one at arrivals in the international terminal. Alternatively, if you are arriving between 11pm and 6am you will be able to collect your order from our lockers. See map
Please bring your order confirmation email and your passport. If you are collecting from lockers you will have been sent an email with your access code, be sure to have this on you in order to collect your order.
If you’re departing Auckland Airport, we recommend that you come to the Auckland Airport Collection Point at least 60 minutes before your flight. If you miss your pickup time or your flight details have changed please let us know as soon as possible.
When you collect your order you will have the opportunity to inspect the items and sign for them.
If you need to return an item, our Collection Point team are there to help you. If you are collecting after hours please return the item to your locker and our team will be in touch as soon as possible. You may also like to view our Returns & refunds which provides information on how this works and outlines the individual retailer's returns and refunds policies.
After Hours Collections
If your order needs to be collected after the Auckland Airport Collection Point desk is closed, your order will be placed in the lockers next to the desk. All the details you will need to collect your order will be provided in your Order Confirmation and Ready to Collect Email.