Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof E-Reader vs LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop (2026)

✍️ By the 247Verdict Editorial Team📅 Updated 05 October 2026

Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.

Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof E-Reader

9.0/10 Excellent

4.5★ (6,400 owners)

6-inch, 300 ppi, IPX8, open ecosystem, recycled ocean plastic. Kindle Paperwhite alternative.

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LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop

9.0/10 Excellent

4.4★ (2,800 owners)

17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop.

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At a Glance

	Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof E-Reader	LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop
247Verdict Score	9.0/10	9.0/10
Owner Rating	4.5★ (6,400)	4.4★ (2,800)
Verdict	Excellent	Excellent
Battery	Weeks	80Wh (10+ hours)

Quick Verdict

This is a genuine draw — both score within 0.15 points of each other. Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof E-Reader: 6-inch, 300 ppi, IPX8, open ecosystem, recycled ocean plastic. Kindle Paperwhite alternative. LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop: 17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop. Choose based on your specific needs. Check the current price on Amazon →

Pros & Cons Side by Side

Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof E-Reader

Made from 85% recycled ocean plastic — the most sustainable e-reader available
Open ecosystem — borrow from Overdrive/Libby library, side-load DRM-free ebooks, OverDrive integration
IPX8 waterproof to 1 metre for bath and beach reading
300 ppi matches Kindle Paperwhite display quality
No Amazon account required — full ownership of books purchased

Amazon's 12M+ book catalogue exceeds Kobo Store selection in some genres
Battery life (weeks) slightly trails Kindle Paperwhite's months
Less polished onboarding vs Kindle's seamless Amazon integration

LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop

1.35kg — lightest 17-inch laptop available, lighter than most 14-inch competitors
MIL-STD-810H certification at 17-inch — military durability testing in the largest mainstream laptop
80Wh battery delivers genuine 10+ hour runtime for a 17-inch panel
Thunderbolt 4 connects multiple 4K displays or fast external storage
17-inch IPS display provides the most screen real estate of any reviewed laptop

Core Ultra 7 battery trails Apple M3 efficiency for equivalent workloads
17-inch limits portability vs 13-14 inch alternatives for daily carry
IPS display less vibrant than OLED alternatives in the 14-inch category

FAQ

Which is better, Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof or LG Gram 17 (2024)?

Is the Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof worth the extra cost?

The LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop matches or exceeds it at a potentially lower price point.

Who is the Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof best suited to?

6-inch, 300 ppi, IPX8, open ecosystem, recycled ocean plastic. Kindle Paperwhite alternative.

Who is the LG Gram 17 (2024) best suited to?

17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop.

What are the main downsides of each?

Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof E-Reader: Amazon's 12M+ book catalogue exceeds Kobo Store selection in some genres; Battery life (weeks) slightly trails Kindle Paperwhite's months. LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop: Core Ultra 7 battery trails Apple M3 efficiency for equivalent workloads; 17-inch limits portability vs 13-14 inch alternatives for daily carry.

Do owner ratings agree with our verdict?

Largely, yes — Kobo Clara 2E Waterproof E-Reader sits at 4.5★ from 6,400 verified Amazon owners, and LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop at 4.4★ from 2,800.

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