Kindle Click – Amazon and Rakuten have both released official page-turning remotes, but their approaches to design, power, and functionality differ significantly.
For years. readers tethered to exercise bikes or bundled under heavy blankets had to rely on clunky. third-party clip-on gadgets just to turn a digital page. The era of the DIY workaround is fading, replaced by official hardware from the industry’s titans. Rakuten’s Kobo arrived first with its remote in November 2025. and last week. Amazon finally joined the fray with the $34.99 Kindle Click.
At their core, both devices solve the same annoyance: the physical reach to the screen. Whether you are using a mount or holding your device, these Bluetooth remotes aim to keep your hands still. Yet, how they approach that goal reveals a divide in design philosophy and utility.
The Kindle Click, launching October 28 and available for pre-order now, prioritizes system control. Beyond its two primary page-turning buttons. it features side-mounted controls for adjusting screen brightness. and pressing both at once puts the Kindle to sleep. It is a strictly utilitarian white-and-grey device that feels functional rather than aesthetic. Its biggest advantage is the USB-C charging port. allowing owners to ditch disposable batteries and charge the remote alongside their ereader.
Kobo, conversely, leaned into ergonomics. Its $29.99 remote features a 20-degree curve designed to rest naturally in the palm. The button layout is tactile. using one large concave button and one smaller convex one so users can navigate by feel alone. Unlike the Kindle’s rechargeable setup. the Kobo device relies on a replaceable AAA battery. which is designed to last for months.
The competitive landscape is shaped by the ecosystem you already inhabit. While the Kobo Remote works with any Bluetooth-enabled Kobo model, the Kindle Click is restricted to 2024 or later models. Pricing varies by retailer for the Kobo hardware—ranging from $29.99 on Rakuten’s site to $31.99 at Target and $33.99 at Amazon—narrowing the gap with the $34.99 Kindle Click to just a few dollars.
Functionality often dictates the value proposition here. While Kobo offers a more natural grip, the Kindle Click provides more comprehensive software control. Ultimately. the choice is largely made for the reader before they even reach the checkout page: the constraints of the Kindle or Kobo ecosystem effectively dictate which remote ends up in your hand.
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