Kobo has provided its popular Clara Colour e-reader with a stylish and practical makeover. The company has introduced a new white Kobo Clara Colour, which also comes with a larger battery and a clean aesthetic, Good e-Reader reported. With these changes, the white Kobo Clara Colour should appeal to both the design-conscious readers as well as the power users who’d like to have a few more days of reading time before requiring a recharge.
White Kobo Clara Colour: Same Core, Fresh Look, and Better Endurance
- White exterior: Breaking from the original black, this is the first time the Kobo Clara is available in a fresh white finish. Since its launch in April 2024, it has only been available in the black shade.
- Bigger battery: While the device remains technically identical, the white Kobo Clara Colour ships with a 1900 mAh battery, which marks a bump from the standard 1500 mAh that the original Kobo Clara so far came with. Notably, iFixit confirms that even the newer black units having model number N367B also contain the upgraded battery, implying a silent power refresh across the product line.
- Release details: The white model launches officially on September 23, 2025. Preorders are open now, and the e-reader is priced at €169.99 or $159.99 USD, which is in line with the original model’s pricing.
More Than Just a Paint Job—Why It Matters
Design and user experience
According to Spanish media Cinco Días, the white finish was introduced in response to persistent user requests: “This is one of the most repeated requests since launch: ‘We want the Clara Colour—but in white!’” Cinco Días Visually, the white body subtly recedes, allowing colorful content to pop and giving a refreshed, modern vibe.
Battery upgrade convenience
The move to a larger battery aligns with user demand for longer reading sessions. Practical forums such as E-readers Forum echo this sentiment—while some voice skepticism about the update’s scope, the added endurance is a solid improvement. You will have another few days of reading time available with the extra battery power before requiring a recharge.
Strategic play in the color e-ink arena
With Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft entering markets like Australia (priced significantly higher), Kobo’s Clara Colour packs comparable features such as color E-Ink, waterproofing, library integration, to name a few, at a notably lower price. The white variant further strengthens its value proposition.
White Kobo Clara Colour – How it can be a Game Changer
Here are what can be considered the broader implications of the white makeover:
- User psychology & minimalist design: The white finish isn’t just cosmetic as the minimalist devices like this align with current trends toward distraction-free reading and mindful tech. That aesthetic resonates deeply in today’s visual culture.
- Battery parity across SKUs: The fact that even black models now carry the 1900 mAh battery—but labelling hasn’t caught up—deserves clarification. This is important for buyers seeking battery life without specifying the color.
Specs at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Display | 6-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 (300 ppi B/W, 150 ppi color) display |
| Battery Capacity | 1900 mAh (white version), likely standard across newer black models |
| Availability | Available for preorder now; officially launches on Sept 23, 2025 |
| Pricing | €169.99 / $159.99 (same as black variant) |
Final Thoughts
The white Kobo Clara Colour is more than a cosmetic refresh. Rather, it can be considered a subtle but strategic upgrade that enhances customer experience at no extra premium. With better battery, stylish design, and Kobo’s ecosystem of apps and library access, it remains one of the most compelling compact color e-readers on the market. It may not revolutionize the genre, but it does reinforce Kobo’s flair for mindful, design-forward reading tech.
