Rakuten Kobo Clara BW 6" Waterproof E-Reader, 16GB, Black (N365-KU-BK-K-EP)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Rakuten Kobo Clara BW 6" Waterproof E-Reader â 16GB, Black (N365-KU-BK-K-EP) â 1-Year Limited Warranty + Limited-Time Offer: Free Casing & Screen Protector
The upgraded black-and-white classic
Kobo Clara BW pairs a glare-free 6" E Ink Carta 1300 HD touchscreen with full IPX8 waterproofing, 16GB of storage and ComfortLight PRO. It is the compact, pocketable Kobo for readers who want a pure paper-like page â with faster page turns, deeper contrast and optional Dark Mode.
Read in sunlight, read in the bath
The Carta 1300 screen shows no reflections in bright sunlight, and IPX8 protection means up to 60 minutes in 2 metres of water â splashes by the pool or a soak in the tub are no problem.
Easy on the eyes at night
ComfortLight PRO lets you tune brightness and colour temperature to cut blue light for late-night reading.
Your whole library, weeks of battery
16GB holds up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 Kobo Audiobooks. Battery life is rated at up to 53 days (30 minutes of reading per day, front light at 10%, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off).
A more eco-conscious, repairable eReader
The exterior is made with a minimum of 85.5% recycled content (75.5% post-consumer recycled plastic + 10% ocean-bound plastic).
Buying eReaders for a school, library, office or corporate gifting? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg for volume pricing and delivery lead time.
Rakuten Kobo Clara BW Datasheet â Technical Specifications
Display
| Screen | 6" glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1448 x 1072 (300 PPI) |
| Dark Mode | Yes |
| Front light | ComfortLight PRO â adjustable brightness and colour temperature for reduced blue light |
Performance and storage
| Processor | 1.0 GHz |
| Storage | 16GB (up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 Kobo Audiobooks) |
Connectivity and power
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth® wireless technology, USB-C |
| Battery | 1500 mAh; up to 53 days (30 min/day reading, 10% front light, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off) |
Durability and design
| Waterproof | IPX8 waterproof â up to 60 minutes in 2 metres of water |
| Recycled content | Exterior made with a minimum of 85.5% recycled content (75.5% post-consumer recycled plastic + 10% ocean-bound plastic) |
| Colour | Black |
Physical
| Dimensions | 112 x 160 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 174 g |
Reading features
| File formats | EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR; Kobo Audiobooks |
| Typography | iType â 13 fonts and over 50 font styles |
| Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Turkish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Romanian, Czech and more |
Compatibility & Software Support
Stores, library and file support
Buy eBooks and Kobo Audiobooks directly on the device from the Kobo Store over Wi-Fi. Supports 15 file formats natively (EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR), so you can also sideload your own DRM-free files via USB-C or the Kobo desktop app.
Audiobooks over Bluetooth
Pair Bluetooth® headphones or a speaker to listen to Kobo Audiobooks. Audiobook availability depends on your Kobo account region.
Accounts and cloud
Sync your library and reading position across the free Kobo apps for iOS and Android. Borrow eBooks from public libraries that support OverDrive / Libby where available.
Warranty
Local Singapore unit with a 1-year limited warranty. For warranty claims, keep your SourceIT invoice as proof of purchase; email sales@sourceit.com.sg and we will assist with the claim.
Package Contents & Kobo eReader Family Ordering Information
In the Box
Kobo Clara BW eReader (Black) and USB-C cable. SleepCover and other accessories are sold separately. Limited-time SourceIT offer: free casing and screen protector included with your purchase.
Kobo eReader Family
| Model | Key feature |
| Kobo Clara BW â Black (N365-KU-BK-K-EP) (this listing) | 6" Carta 1300 black-and-white, 16GB, IPX8, up to 53 days battery |
| Kobo Clara Colour â Black (N367-KU-BK-K-CK) | 6" Kaleido 3 colour, 16GB, IPX8 |
| Kobo Clara Colour â White (N367-KU-WH-K-CK) | 6" Kaleido 3 colour, 16GB, IPX8 |
| Kobo Libra Colour â Black (N428-KU-BK-K-CK) | 7" Kaleido 3 colour, 32GB, page-turn buttons, Kobo Stylus 2 compatible |
| Kobo Libra Colour â White (N428-KU-WH-K-CK) | 7" Kaleido 3 colour, 32GB, page-turn buttons, Kobo Stylus 2 compatible |
| Kobo Elipsa 2E (N605-KU-BK-K-BU) | 10.3" Carta 1200, 32GB, Kobo Stylus 2 included |
| Kobo Stylus 2 (N605-AC-BK-S-PN) | Rechargeable stylus for Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Elipsa 2E (sold separately) |
Datasheet & Downloads
| Document | Link |
| Official Kobo Clara BW product page (Rakuten Kobo Singapore) | ereader.kobo.com |
| Kobo eReader user guides, software updates and support | help.kobo.com |
| Kobo desktop app (sideload eBooks, manage library) | kobo.com/desktop |
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Frequently Asked Questions â Rakuten Kobo Clara BW
Is Kobo Clara BW waterproof?
Yes. It is IPX8 rated â up to 60 minutes in 2 metres of water.
How many books can it hold?
16GB of storage holds up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 Kobo Audiobooks.
What is the difference between Kobo Clara BW and Kobo Clara Colour?
Both are 6", 16GB, IPX8 waterproof and use the same body. Clara BW uses a black-and-white E Ink Carta 1300 screen with longer battery life (up to 53 days); Clara Colour uses an E Ink Kaleido 3 colour screen for book covers, comics and colour highlighting.
Can I listen to audiobooks?
Yes. Pair Bluetooth® headphones or a speaker to listen to Kobo Audiobooks.
Does it support a stylus?
No. Stylus support is available on Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Elipsa 2E.
