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Kobo Clara BW vs Tolino Shine 5

What Clara BW does better (0) and where Shine 5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kobo Clara BW
Kobo · 2024Clara BW
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $180
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Tolino Shine 5
Tolino · 2024Shine 5
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $160
3.8Screen6.2
5.1Comfort & build5.3
6.2Battery4.2
4.8Features4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Clara BWShine 5
112 × 1609112 × 1609
Clara BWShine 5Difference
Height160 mm160 mm=
Width112 mm112 mm=
Thickness9 mm9 mm=
Weight174 g173 g+1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Clara BW better than Shine 5?

Clara BW has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Shine 5 better than Clara BW?

Shine 5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Kobo Clara BWKobo Clara BW≈ $1805.6
Tolino Shine 5Tolino Shine 5≈ $1605.0
Screen
Screen size6″6″
Resolution1440 × 10721448 × 1072
Pixel density299 ppi300 ppi
Screen technologyE Ink CartaE Ink Carta
Colour screenNoNo
Grey levels—16
TouchscreenYesYes
Front lightYesYes
Warm light (adjustable colour temperature)YesYes
Design
Weight174 g173 g
Width112 mm112 mm
Height160 mm160 mm
Thickness9 mm9 mm
Protection ratingIPX8IPX8
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Physical page-turn buttonsNoNo
ColoursBlackBlack
Battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery life (claimed)8 weeks—
USB-CYesYes
Storage
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM—0.5 GB
Memory card slotNoNo
Pen & notes
Pen support (handwriting)NoNo
Software & books
PlatformOwn Linux-based system—
Google Play appsNoNo
Built-in bookstoreRakuten Kobo StoreTolino (Thalia, Hugendubel, Weltbild…)
Supported formatsEPUB, PDF, MOBI, CBZ, CBR, RTF, TXT, HTMLEPUB, PDF, MOBI, CBZ, CBR, TXT
EPUB supportYesYes
Audiobooks / audio playbackYesYes
Public library lending (OverDrive / Libby / Onleihe)YesYes
Connectivity & audio
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Mobile data (4G / LTE)NoNo
Headphone jack—Yes
Performance
CPU clock1 GHz1 GHz
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