Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight 3 8GB
Score: 64/100
Kobo Clara Colour
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Kobo Clara Colour is a 6-inch colour E-Ink e-reader featuring a vibrant 4096-colour display, lightweight design, and up to 42 days of battery life. Its small screen, lack of stylus, and limited storage can be restrictive for power users. Perfect for casual readers who enjoy comics and colour content on the go.
The Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight 3 is a 6-inch front-lit e-ink reader with a comfortable ergonomic build and month-long battery endurance. Its limited storage, lack of expansion, and modest PDF support constrain power users. It is ideal for casual readers within the B&N ecosystem who need low-light capability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest | |
— | 1,008 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 175 g | 174 gbest |
— | 1,500 mAhbest | |
212 ppi | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.7 mm | 9.2 mmbest |
0.256 GB | 1 GBbest | |
2 GB | 16 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | 800 MHz | MediaTek MT8113T |
RAM (GB) | 0.256 GB | 1 GB |
Display(3) | ||
Resolution (pixels) | 1024x758 pixels | 1448x1072 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 212 ppi | 300 ppi |
Frontlight Type | GlowLight | LED |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 175 g | 174 g |
Thickness (mm) | 10.7 mm | 9.2 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11n | 802.11ac |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 2 GB | 16 GB |
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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 ghosting on the E Ink screen.
“Helpful, even GlowLight for dark reading”
“perfect hardware”
“light as a feather”
Professional reviewers describe the Kobo Clara Colour as a well-engineered entry-level colour e-reader, praising its fast dual-core processor, eMMC storage, and vivid Kaleido 3 display. They highlight its lightweight, waterproof build and impressive battery life, while noting the small screen size and lack of tactile controls as drawbacks for power users.
Everyday users love the Clara Colour's light weight, long battery endurance, and vivid colour rendering for comics and cookbooks. Common complaints revolve around the limited 6-inch screen, the dimmer colour e-ink compared to monochrome panels, and the absence of physical buttons or a stylus, as well as storage constraints.
