Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, today unveiled a new look for one of its most popular digital reading devices with the introduction of the Kobo Clara Colour in white. The fresh colorway adds a minimalist, timeless option to the Kobo Clara Colour lineup, while retaining the vibrant features and smart design that readers love.

Designed for booklovers who want their devices to reflect their personal style, the white Kobo Clara Colour brings a touch of understated elegance to Kobo’s most accessible color eReader. Through Kobo’s built-in eBookstore with over eight million titles, seamless library integration via Libby, friction-free Instapaper service for web articles, and the all-you-can-read Kobo Plus subscription, the reading opportunities are limitless.

“Since we launched our colour eReaders, Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour, in 2024, we have been overwhelmed with how positively they have been received by booklovers around the world. Our most popular feature request since launch has been ‘Clara Colour, but make it white!’ and we are happy to be able to meet that demand,” said Michael Tamblyn, CEO, Rakuten Kobo. “At Kobo, we just focus on one thing: delighting readers. Every part of the eReader experience plays a part. We’re proud to be adding Kobo Clara Colour in white to that offering.”

Small in Footprint, Big on Colour

The Kobo Clara Colour introduced Kobo’s cutting-edge E Ink Kaleido™ 3 display to a compact 6” eReader, making digital reading more vivid, versatile, and enjoyable than ever. From richly illustrated graphic novels to color-coded highlights, the Clara Colour brings a new dimension to the eBook experience. Kobo Clara Colour is a more eco-conscious eReader, thoughtfully crafted with recycled and ocean-bound plastic.

Key Features of the Kobo Clara Colour:

Full-Color E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Display: Enjoy crisp black-and-white text alongside vibrant, natural colors—perfect for travel guides, and children’s books.

Effortless Highlighting: Use multiple highlight colors to annotate and organize your thoughts.

ComfortLight PRO: Adjustable brightness and color temperature ensure optimal reading day or night.

Seamless OverDrive Integration: Borrow library books directly to your device with built-in OverDrive support.

Waterproof and Travel-Ready: With IPX8 waterproofing and lightweight design, it’s ready for beach days and bath time.

Eco-Conscious Design: Like all Kobo eReaders, the Clara Colour is built with recycled materials and packaged sustainably.

Protect your Kobo Clara Colour with the eco-friendly Kobo Clara Colour SleepCover (MYR 155), available in Candy Pink, Cayenne Red, Misty Green, Butter Yellow, Dusk Blue and Black. Made with 97 per cent recycled plastic, including 10 per cent ocean-bound plastic, the SleepCover is diverting plastic that would otherwise become landfill and ocean waste. At a lower price point (MYR 95) are the Kobo Clara Colour Basic SleepCover and Clear Case.

Kobo Clara Colour in White will be available September 23, 2025, for MYR 799 at leading retailers such as All IT Hypermarket, Mono Digital, SNS Network, and more