We purchased the Kobo Clara HD so that our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and review it. Read on for our full product review.

The Kobo Clara HD is a simple solution to minimizing the size of your luggage or daypack while still retaining some of the magic that comes with reading a “real” book. This e-reader offers a healthy amount of storage and support for multiple file types, meaning you don’t have to choose which book or books to bring with you. And if you prefer a device that doesn’t display ads like you’ll find on many Amazon Kindle readers, such as the Kindle Paperwhite, this Kobo reader lets you focus on just the content you want.

The Kobo Clara HD is small. It looks like a small 4×6 inch notepad that you use on your desk and weighs just under 6 ounces, which is light and small enough to fit in a large coat pocket and to stow comfortably in even small bags without really noticing.

Oddly enough, despite its lightweight design, I found this e-reader uncomfortable to hold for long periods of time. The black bezel is widest at the bottom, about 1 inch, which is a decent amount of space, but holding the reader at the bottom felt very unnatural. However, the sides of the bezel only offer about 0.5 inches to work with, which wasn’t enough room, even for my small hands.