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The Clara 2E also improves on the former Clara HD with a next-generation processor, double the internal storage capacity, audiobook functionality and Bluetooth connectivity. Some features remain unchanged such as its file format compatibility, as well as its light and font customisation options. The processor is still very slow and glitchy while the interface can feel clunky to navigate. Kobo Clara 2E: Specs & Features Here’s the sleeping screen for the book I read during my Kobo Clara 2E review, Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty. Image: Isabella Noyes/Gizmodo Australia file formats supported natively (EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR) Gaming Let expert reviewers guide you on which games to play. From consoles to RPGS and shooters, we’ve got it all here just waiting for you to read. The other little irk I had was that if I zoned out and wanted to replay what I’d missed, I had to endure the processor’s lag as it tried to rewind 30 seconds of dialogue.If you love Kobo’s eReaders and want one with audiobook capabilities, you’ll appreciate the Clara 2E if the more expensive Sage or Elipsa is out of your budget. You can still go for the Libra 2, but only if you value a slightly larger storage capacity and that extra inch of screen. Unlike the Nia, the Clara allows you to change the colour temperature to your preference, so reading at night is much gentler on the ol’ eyeballs. Battery life Image: Isabella Noyes/Gizmodo Australia
The one big upset with this device was its erratic battery. Whether this will get fixed in a future firmware update remains to be seen, but until then, this could be a bit hit and miss. Features: Made from 85% recycled plastic, waterproof, adjustable screen brightness and temperature, can listen to Kobo Audiobooks. Navigating through the library is simple on the Kobo Clara 2E. You can filter, sort and switch between categories to find what you're after. (Image credit: Future) So, the battery life is… okay? A little disappointing, considering that the messaging is not as precise but still solid. If you’re a voracious reader, you might find you’ll have to charge it more often than I did. User interface and navigation Image: Isabella Noyes/Gizmodo Australia As touched on earlier, this is the first Kobo eReader that’s made from recycled plastics and, wow, it truly doesn’t look or feel any different (in a good way). I can definitely get behind an eReader with a sustainable agenda.On the plus side, customising its settings is intuitive and easy to remember. Listening to audiobooks I’m listening to A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, one of my favourite fantasy novels. Image: Isabella Noyes/Gizmodo Australia Considering that this is one of the latest processors Kobo has on offer, it’s a pretty irritating quirk to adjust to. That said, I’ve found that it didn’t impact the quality of my read. Adapt, evolve, overcome and all that jazz. Despite a stale design, the Kobo Clara 2E has made some overall great improvements where it really counts – a snappier screen, waterproofing, a little splash of color and the use of recycled material.
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