Kobo Clara Colour 6" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Kobo Clara Colour 6" 2025, MediaTek MT8113, 1GB, 16GB, White

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 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

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Reading
Kobo
100
Microsoft
49
Entertainment
Kobo
3
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Kobo
4
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Kobo
6
Microsoft
85
Student
Kobo
28
Microsoft
80
Business
Kobo
12
Microsoft
76

Specifications

Kobo Clara Colour 6"Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU—Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
19,284
Cores210★
GPU—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM1 GB16 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR4LPDDR5X★
Storage16 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeeMMCSSD★
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size6"13"
Resolution1448 px2880 px★
PanelE-PaperOLED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness300 nits900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✗✓★
Stylus Model—Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✗✓★
IP RatingIPX8—
Physical
Weight0.17 kg★0.89 kg
Battery5 Wh47 Wh★
OSKoboWindows 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)

Pricing

Kobo Clara Colour 6" 2025, MediaTek MT8113, 1GB, 16GB, White

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.

Kobo Clara Colour 6" Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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