{
  "id": 3064930,
  "title": "Kindles just got more expensive, but the Kobo Clara Colour is on sale for under $160",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/kindles-just-got-more-expensive-but-the-kobo-clara-colour-is-on-sale",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T16:07:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/aug-24-kobo-clara-colour-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon recently raised prices on its in-house tech, including Kindles, causing a stir among e-reader enthusiasts. The basic Kindle rose from $109.99 to $149.99, while the Kindle Paperwhite jumped from $159.99 to $199.99. However, amidst these price hikes, another e-reader has come to the rescue: the Kobo Clara Colour.\n\nFor a limited time, the Kobo Clara Colour (16GB) is on sale at Amazon for $159.99, down from the list price of $179.99. That represents an 11% discount. This e-reader is a welcome addition to the scene, especially for those who prefer a color display and a smaller device over the seven-inch Kindle Paperwhite.\n\nOne of the major advantages of the Kobo Clara Colour is its compact size. With a six-inch display, it's more comfortable to hold and carry around. In comparison, the Kindle Paperwhite measures seven inches, which some readers find less portable.\n\nMashable's Lead Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, reviewed the Kobo Clara Colour and praised its value. She described it as \"a perfectly handheld e-reader that's an incredible value considering its color display.\" Mangino also appreciated the Kobo remote, which is the only e-reader brand offering a native remote, providing a unique feature among e-readers.\n\nWhile Kindles boast an impressive battery life, the Kobo Clara Colour's recharge frequency may not be a significant downside for many readers. If you're considering a new e-reader and have been disappointed by Amazon's price increase, the Kobo Clara Colour is a great option to consider. At under $160, it comes with plenty of great features and zero ads, making it a worthwhile investment for avid readers.",
  "summary": "The Kobo Clara Colour e-reader is on sale at Amazon for $159.99, down from the list price of $179.99. That's an 11% discount.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}