Deciding on whether to buy a product like Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader or perhaps AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018)? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader vs AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018)

Kobo Clara HD 6

Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader
AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018) specs

AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018)
Type: eReader

Type: Tablet

PERFORMANCE

Operating system: Fire OS

PERFORMANCE

RAM: 512 MB

Storage: 8 GB

Processor: – MediaTek MT8163 Processor
– Quad-core
– 1.3 GHz

SCREEN

RAM: 1.5 GB

Storage: 16 GB

Touchscreen: Yes

SCREEN

Screen size: 6″

Screen type: E-Ink

Touchscreen: 10-point touchscreen

Resolution: 1072 x 1448p

Screen size: 8″

CONNECTIVITY

Screen type: LED

Resolution: HD Ready 1280 x 800p

WiFi: Yes

Screen features: LED backlighting

USB: Micro-USB x 1

CONNECTIVITY

POWER

WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n

Battery type: Lithium-ion

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Battery life: Up to 8 weeks

USB: USB 2.0 x 1

GENERAL

Audio connections: 3.5 mm jack

SOUND

Colour: Black

Box contents: Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader

Audio software: Dolby Atmos

Dimensions: 156 x 110 x 8.7 mm (H x W x D)

Speakers: Yes

Weight: 160 g

MEDIA

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Memory card reader: microSD card (up to 400 GB)

FEATURES

Camera: – Rear facing camera: 2 MP
– Front facing camera: 2 MP

Other features: Amazon Alexa

POWER

Battery type: Lithium-ion

Battery life: Up to 10 hours

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet
– USB 2.0 cable
– Power adapter
– Quick start guide

Dimensions: 9.6 x 128 x 214 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £89.99

Price: £79.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.9 / 10

Review Score: 8.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader or AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018), a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 5 products in the same category as Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader, which is the eReaders category. Of these 5 products the average price was £117.99, the most expensive was £240 and the cheapest was just £69.99. We then looked at the price of the 788 in the same as the AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018), which of course the average was £803.86, top price was £4499 and cheapest £9.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Kobo and Amazon, the average was £165.00 for Kobo, £120.66 for Amazon. The max for each was £240/£275.98 and minimum was £89.99/£25

Price analysis of Kobo Clara HD 6

Price analysis of AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018)

  • Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader
  • E-ink screen
  • Connectivity: WiFi
  • Holds thousands of books
  • Battery life: Up to 8 weeks
  • Top features: – High definition touchscreen for print-like reading – ComfortLight PRO reduces blue-light for comfortable reading – 8 GB storage lets you store thousands of books High definition touchscreen The Kobo Clara HD 6‚Äù eReader uses Carta E-ink technology, which makes text look like it does on the page, for a print-like reading experience. And because the screen is high definition every word will be crisp and clear. And because the 6‚Äù Kobo Clara is compact and lightweight it’s perfect for taking with you on your commute or tucking into your bag for a long flight. ComfortLight PRO Enjoy natural light levels during night hours with the smart ComfortLight PRO setting, which follows the natural progression of the sun. The auto setting reduces blue-light exposure as the sun goes down, so you don’t impact on sleep when you can’t stop reading, helping you to get a good night’s rest. 8 GB storage When you’re facing a long journey and want to stock up on books, the Kobo Clara has more than enough room for your favourite books, as well as some new titles to explore. With 8 GB of storage space you can save up to 6000 eBooks – so you’ll never be left without room for a new book.
  • Product codes: 681495007554
  • AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018)
  • Fire OS 5
  • HD Ready display
  • Store up to 3 hours of HD video / up to 3700 photos
  • Battery life: Up to 10 hours
  • microSD card reader
  • Top features: – 8‚Äù HD display is great for streaming and scrolling – Long battery lasts all day – Alexa helps out with voice control – Take photos with front and rear cameras 8‚Äù HD displayWhether you’re tapping away with the latest game, streaming a show on the ride home or unwinding at home with an e-book, the Amazon Fire Tablet has an 8‚Äù HD Ready display that makes everything look great.Long battery life keeps you goingWith a battery life that lasts up to 10 hours, you’ve got more than enough time to use your Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet for the whole day. So whether you’re replying to emails or scrolling through your socials, you won’t have to worry about losing power just as you’re pressing send.Alexa makes life easier‚ÄúAlexa, start my chill-out playlist‚Äù. Voice commands like this will make all your tablet activities a little bit easier, thanks to Amazon’s excellent voice assistant Alexa. Alexa gives you hands-free access to your music, games and apps, as well as weather info, your daily calendar and more.Take photosThe Fire HD 8 has both a front and rear camera, so not only can you snap that lovely sunset or shoot a Full HD video, you can show how chuffed you are with a perfect selfie too. There’s 16 GB of storage for all your photos and files, and if that’s not enough you can expand the storage up to 400 GB with a handy microSD card.
  • Product codes: 841667144146

What’s better Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader or AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018)?

There are obviously a number of differences between Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader and AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018), but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £89.99 cost of Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader is closer to the expectation you had than the £79.99 pricep point of AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018).

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader and AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018). We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas AMAZON Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018) scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your eReaders as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



Kobo Clara HD 6″ eReader



Rating:
9.43 out of
10