Kindle and Kobo page-turn remotes differ in price, controls and design
Amazon has introduced the Kindle Click, a Bluetooth remote for turning pages on compatible Kindles, joining Kobo’s existing remote. Both let readers turn pages without touching their e-reader, which can be useful when it is mounted on a stand or propped up during exercise. The choice mainly depends on which e-reader someone owns and whether they prefer extra controls, rechargeable power or a more ergonomic shape.
The Kindle Click costs $34.99, has page-turn and brightness buttons, and can put the Kindle to sleep; it charges via USB-C and works with Kindle models from 2024 onwards. It is due for release on 28 October and is available to pre-order. Kobo’s remote launched in November 2025 at $29.99 and is now available at that price from Rakuten; it has a curved grip, differently shaped buttons and a replaceable AAA battery, and works with Kobo e-readers that support Bluetooth.
- Kindle Click adds brightness and sleep controls.
- It costs $34.99 and charges via USB-C.
- Kobo’s remote is ergonomic and uses a replaceable AAA battery.
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Page-turn remotes are wireless devices that allow e-reader users to flip through pages without touching their device. They are particularly useful when a reader has their device mounted on a stand, held in a fixed position, or when their hands are occupied with other tasks such as exercise.
The two major e-reader manufacturers, Amazon and Kobo, each offer remote controls designed for their devices. Kobo's remote is available at $29.99 and features a curved grip with a replaceable AAA battery, whilst the Kindle option costs $34.99 and includes brightness controls alongside a rechargeable USB-C battery. Each remote works exclusively with its manufacturer's devices and cannot be used interchangeably.
The choice between the two depends entirely on which e-reader someone owns. Users should consider whether they value additional features like brightness controls and built-in charging, or prefer a curved grip and replaceable battery.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Kindle Click vs Kobo Remote: How much of a difference is there?”.