While this probably won’t matter to most readers, it is nice to see how you’re tracking and makes life easier for those who like to update their Goodreads profile regularly. You can also view your progress in each book, along with your total reading hours, under the Activity section of the settings menu. RELATED: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review While this technology is nothing new for ereaders, it does bring the Clara 2E more in line with its main competitors. You can also set a bedtime, prompting the ereader to change the lighting colour at a designated time to help limit your blue light exposure before you sleep. The Clara 2E also now has adjustable lighting options which allow you to choose between warm and cool temperatures for a more comfortable reading experience. While this difference is fairly subtle, it is easier to read in certain lighting conditions. The display itself has meanwhile been upgraded to the same E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen we saw on the Kobo Libra 2, giving it darker text and better contrast. It also comes with plenty of text size adjustments which largely keeps you from missing that bigger screen. While I personally prefer a slightly larger screen, like the 6.8-inch display on the Kindle Paperwhite, the Clara 2E is a nice size to comfortably hold with one hand or to throw in a handbag without taking up space. Similar to both the Clara HD and the latest Kindle model, the Clara 2E comes with a sunken six-inch display and 300 ppi resolution for sharp, crisp text. This is great news for those who love a beach or bathtime read, as it gives you plenty of time to fish it out of the water the next time it takes an unexpected dip. Speaking of the ocean, the Clara 2E now has an IPX8 rating too, which allows it to survive for up to 60 minutes in two metres of water. While I am always a little sceptical of exactly how ‘green’ any tech product really is, this commitment is still great to see – especially given some of the plastic it uses was ocean bound. Though both Amazon and Rakuten have been using recycled plastics in ereaders for quite some time, this is the highest percentage we’ve seen on a model so far, beating out the new Kindle (2022) which only uses around 30-75 per cent. Of course, no product is perfect and the Clara 2E is no exception, but for those not already enmeshed in Amazon’s ecosystem (or those looking to get out of it), this ereader is a great mid-range option. It’s also made of 85 per cent recycled plastic, making it the most eco-friendly option currently available. The Clara 2E meanwhile introduces plenty of upgrades that make it a serious alternative to models like the new Kindle (2022). While its predecessor, the Kobo Clara HD, was a great device in its own right, its features are now lagging behind more recent ereader models. While Amazon has largely dominated the market so far, Kobo has been quietly offering a range of high-quality alternatives. When it comes to buying an ereader, shoppers really only have two brand choices: Amazon’s Kindle or Rakuten’s Kobo.
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