Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight 3 8GB
Score: 60/100
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB is a 7-inch color e-reader featuring a vivid Colorsoft display and up to eight weeks of battery life. It trades off premium features like wireless charging and larger storage for a lower price. Ideal for readers who prioritize color content and portability.
The Nook GlowLight 3 is a 6-inch front-lit e-ink eReader with a bright GlowLight display and lightweight build. Its trade-offs include very limited internal storage, lack of expandable memory, and subpar PDF support. It's best suited for casual readers tied to the Barnes & Noble ecosystem.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inches | 7 inchesbest | |
1,080 hours | 1,344 hoursbest | |
776,192 pixelsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 175 gbest | 213 g |
212 ppi | 300 ppibest | |
2 GB | 16 GBbest | |
0.256 GB | 1 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 1080 hours | 1344 hours |
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 0.256 GB | 1 GB |
Processor | 800 MHz | Dual-core MediaTek |
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 6 inches | 7 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1024x758 pixels | 1264x1680 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 212 ppi | 300 ppi |
Panel Type | E Ink Pearl | E Ink Kaleido 3 |
Front Light Type | GlowLight | Warm Light |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 2 GB | 16 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 175 g | 213 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 165x127x10.7 mm mm | 7.6×127.5×176.8 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praised the Nook GlowLight for its lightweight, ergonomic build and the bright, clear GlowLight front-lit display that rivals the Kindle Paperwhite 2 and Kobo Aura. However, they pointed out the relatively high launch price, the absence of expandable storage, and weak PDF handling as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently highlight the device's portability, easy one-handed operation, long battery life, and effective GlowLight for low-light reading. Recurring complaints focus on limited internal storage, lack of a microSD slot, subpar PDF support, the rubber back feel, and occasional screen ghosting.
“Helpful, even GlowLight for dark reading”
“It's the best investment I've made for my reading”
Professional reviewers commend the Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB for its vivid Colorsoft screen, fast page turns, and impressive eight-week battery life, positioning it as a solid upgrade for graphic-heavy content. However, they criticize the modest 16 GB storage and the omission of premium features like wireless charging and auto-adjusting front light.
Everyday users consistently praise the device's bright, paper-like color display, long battery endurance, and Audible Bluetooth support, often calling it the best investment for their reading habits.
