Kobo Clara Colour 6" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Kobo Clara Colour 6" 2025, MediaTek MT8113, 1GB, 16GB, White
Kobo
17 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kobo Clara Colour 6" 2025, MediaTek MT8113, 1GB, 16GB, White
62 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Kobo Clara BW receives praise for its size, ease of use, and library integration, with several users delighted by their purchase. However, a significant number of negative reviews focus on Staples' pricing errors and order cancellations, which have led to customer frustration and lost trust. Overall, the product itself is well-regarded, but the purchasing experience at Staples has been problematic for some.
Pros
- Perfect size
- Easy to use
- Library integration
- Great price (when honored)
Cons
- Staples pricing errors
- Order cancellations
- Poor customer service
- Misleading cancellation email
Pricing accuracy 4
Customer service 3
Order fulfillment 3
Device size 2
Ease of use 2
Library integration 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Specifications
| Kobo Clara Colour 6" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 1 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 16 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1448 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | E-Paper | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 5 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Kobo | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Kobo Clara Colour 6" 2025, MediaTek MT8113, 1GB, 16GB, White
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong eye comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reading battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.