Libra Lightweight cover recommendations for Clara HD

doreenjoy · 12-01-2019, 06:05 PM

Pretty much what the title says. I bought a Fintie cover but it's bulky and heavy.

rcentros · 12-02-2019, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by doreenjoy

Pretty much what the title says. I bought a Fintie cover but it's bulky and heavy.

I was going to suggest a Fintie, but not the SlimShell case (the SlimShell is hard and slippery and doesn't protect the screen well enough, in my opinion). I like the Fintie Folio covers. They feel light and are easy to grip. They do cover the bezel, however (some people don't like that, personally I do, it makes it easier to hold the reader).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Kobo-Cl...4EU9CAnxpsxv8Q

Even though the seller on eBay is "FutureVision11" it's actually Fintie direct. They use several names like this, but they come from the Fintie corporate warehouse -- shipping is free and almost as fast as Amazon Prime (2 to 3 days). This same case that sells for $11 on Amazon, it's currently a little over $8 on their eBay store ($8.26 plus tax).

EDIT: The weight of my "Clara" (Tolino Shine 3) is 9.36 ounces in the case. On its own it weighs 5.86 ounces, so this case weighs 3.5 ounces. I don't know what the SlimShell weighs, but I do know they feel heavier because they're slicker.

RobertJSawyer · 12-02-2019, 08:00 AM

I've tried a bunch of different ones, and this one is my favourite. Unlike many out there, that have sheest of faux-leather pinched together making a sharp edge all around, this one has nicely rounded edges on all three non-hinged sides making it very pleasant to hold. It's not actual fabric, but it looks and feels really good in the hand.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07FC9JXHQ/

JSWolf · 12-02-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by doreenjoy

Pretty much what the title says. I bought a Fintie cover but it's bulky and heavy.

This is the case I have but for the H2o. It's a Kwimobile case. There are lots of different colors/patterns to choose from. The magnets work very well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6FY33F

As for Fintie, I had one until it fell apart. had it for about 2 years. The kwmobile, I've had for 3 years and it is still in good condition.

P.S. There is no sleep/wake function with the cover linked here.

church mouse · 12-02-2019, 11:00 AM

I will add just one note of caution: I was experiencing excessive battery discharge on my Clara, which I could only solve by switching off sleepcover mode. Several people on here suggested it might be my non-official cover. It turned out they were correct; replacing my cover with an official one solved the issue.

I had used non-official covers with no problem on previous Kobos.

JSWolf · 12-02-2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by church mouse

I will add just one note of caution: I was experiencing excessive battery discharge on my Clara, which I could only solve by switching off sleepcover mode. Several people on here suggested it might be my non-official cover. It turned out they were correct; replacing my cover with an official one solved the issue.

I had used non-official covers with no problem on previous Kobos.

I have never had my H2O's battery run down due to the sleep cover. The kwmobile cover I have stays closed and does not open at random. I've had this cover for 3 years. So I can vouche for kwmobile's Kobo cover.

Joeldmtl · 12-02-2019, 02:13 PM

I bought this one and am very satisfied with it. It fits mu Clara very snuggly. Has a rubber backing on the inside for protection. Corners of my Clara are also very well protected, and the sleep cover works perfectly.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07FBYTQ6V?...830_E_301_dt_1

Poppaea · 12-02-2019, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeldmtl

I bought this one and am very satisfied with it. It fits mu Clara very snuggly. Has a rubber backing on the inside for protection. Corners of my Clara are also very well protected, and the sleep cover works perfectly.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07FBYTQ6V?...830_E_301_dt_1

I bought the graffiti one for the Forma and it's the best cover I ever had!

Poppaea · 12-02-2019, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by doreenjoy

Pretty much what the title says. I bought a Fintie cover but it's bulky and heavy.

Congrats on your new toy!

JSWolf · 12-02-2019, 04:20 PM

I didn't find the Finte cover I bought to be bulky and heavy. I just found that it didn't last long enough.

doreenjoy · 12-02-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

I was going to suggest a Fintie, but not the SlimShell case (the SlimShell is hard and slippery and doesn't protect the screen well enough, in my opinion). I like the Fintie Folio covers. They feel light and are easy to grip. They do cover the bezel, however (some people don't like that, personally I do, it makes it easier to hold the reader).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Kobo-Cl...4EU9CAnxpsxv8Q

Even though the seller on eBay is "FutureVision11" it's actually Fintie direct. They use several names like this, but they come from the Fintie corporate warehouse -- shipping is free and almost as fast as Amazon Prime (2 to 3 days). This same case that sells for $11 on Amazon, it's currently a little over $8 on their eBay store ($8.26 plus tax).

EDIT: The weight of my "Clara" (Tolino Shine 3) is 9.36 ounces in the case. On its own it weighs 5.86 ounces, so this case weighs 3.5 ounces. I don't know what the SlimShell weighs, but I do know they feel heavier because they're slicker.

Thank you.

The Slim Fit is the cover I bought. It seems to double the thickness of the reader.

ZodWallop · 12-03-2019, 02:41 PM

In contrast to others, I would recommend the slim shell. My Glowlight 3 has that slim fit cover and it is big and bulky. My Glowlight Plus has the slim shell and it is much lighter weight.

Fintie only has a couple of slim shells left for the Clara and the designs don't appeal. So I bought this one: Ratesell Premium Folio Smart-Shell

I think this one looks nice as well, but I won't bother replacing the one I already have: MoKo Kobo Clara HD Case, Premium Ultra Compact Protective Sleep Wake Up Slim Lightweight Cover Case

doreenjoy · 12-07-2019, 06:42 PM

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I have a couple on order and will let you all know the final verdict.

pghaworth · 12-07-2019, 08:46 PM

has anyone found just a plain, back cover only, in silicone (first choice) or tpu (second choice)? thank you!

Cactus Chef · 12-08-2019, 11:26 AM

Kobo's official Sleep Cover, while expensive (like 2-3x the price of the off-brands you find on ebay/Amazon), has worked beautifully for my Clara. I previously had a cheap folio case from Amazon, but it started to crack at the corner after only 60 days. To boot, the front cover flap really didn't like bending around completely, so it was always flapping around while I tried to read.

I like the way the Sleep Cover folds around vertically rather than horizontally, and the magnetic latch keeps it in place when folded over. It also helps distinguish my Kobo from my girlfriend's Kindle (with a leather folio case as well) at a glance.

12-01-2019, 06:05 PM	#1
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	Lightweight cover recommendations for Clara HD Pretty much what the title says. I bought a Fintie cover but it's bulky and heavy.

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12-02-2019, 08:00 AM	#3
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 737 Karma: 4306712 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, and Clara HD; Kindle PaperWhite	I've tried a bunch of different ones, and this one is my favourite. Unlike many out there, that have sheest of faux-leather pinched together making a sharp edge all around, this one has nicely rounded edges on all three non-hinged sides making it very pleasant to hold. It's not actual fabric, but it looks and feels really good in the hand. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07FC9JXHQ/

12-02-2019, 11:00 AM	#5
church mouse Evangelist Posts: 485 Karma: 5277078 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Clara HD, Boox Poke 2, PocketBook Verse Pro (634)	I will add just one note of caution: I was experiencing excessive battery discharge on my Clara, which I could only solve by switching off sleepcover mode. Several people on here suggested it might be my non-official cover. It turned out they were correct; replacing my cover with an official one solved the issue. I had used non-official covers with no problem on previous Kobos.

12-02-2019, 02:13 PM	#7
Joeldmtl Connoisseur Posts: 85 Karma: 12716 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: Kobo Touch	I bought this one and am very satisfied with it. It fits mu Clara very snuggly. Has a rubber backing on the inside for protection. Corners of my Clara are also very well protected, and the sleep cover works perfectly. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07FBYTQ6V?...830_E_301_dt_1

12-02-2019, 04:20 PM	#10
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,740 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I didn't find the Finte cover I bought to be bulky and heavy. I just found that it didn't last long enough.

12-03-2019, 02:41 PM	#12
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,478 Karma: 111164374 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	In contrast to others, I would recommend the slim shell. My Glowlight 3 has that slim fit cover and it is big and bulky. My Glowlight Plus has the slim shell and it is much lighter weight. Fintie only has a couple of slim shells left for the Clara and the designs don't appeal. So I bought this one: Ratesell Premium Folio Smart-Shell I think this one looks nice as well, but I won't bother replacing the one I already have: MoKo Kobo Clara HD Case, Premium Ultra Compact Protective Sleep Wake Up Slim Lightweight Cover Case

12-07-2019, 06:42 PM	#13
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I have a couple on order and will let you all know the final verdict.

12-07-2019, 08:46 PM	#14
pghaworth Fervent Pleasure Seeker Posts: 1,224 Karma: 712073 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Windmills of My Mind Device: Clara HD	has anyone found just a plain, back cover only, in silicone (first choice) or tpu (second choice)? thank you!

12-08-2019, 11:26 AM	#15
Cactus Chef Fanatic Posts: 573 Karma: 7058832 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: East Coast, United States Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Clara HD, Galaxy Tab S5e, Kindle 4th Gen	Kobo's official Sleep Cover, while expensive (like 2-3x the price of the off-brands you find on ebay/Amazon), has worked beautifully for my Clara. I previously had a cheap folio case from Amazon, but it started to crack at the corner after only 60 days. To boot, the front cover flap really didn't like bending around completely, so it was always flapping around while I tried to read. I like the way the Sleep Cover folds around vertically rather than horizontally, and the magnetic latch keeps it in place when folded over. It also helps distinguish my Kobo from my girlfriend's Kindle (with a leather folio case as well) at a glance.

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