Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight 3 8GB
Score: 64/100
Kobo Elipsa 2E
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Kobo Elipsa 2E is a 10.3-inch E Ink tablet that combines a large glare-free screen with a lightweight stylus and weeks-long battery life. Its modest 1 GB RAM, lack of expandable storage, and relatively heavy build are notable trade-offs. It is best suited for students and professionals who need a big canvas for PDF annotation and note-taking.
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 inches | 10.3 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 175 gbest | 386 g |
— | 2,400 mAhbest | |
212 ppi | 227 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.7 mm | 7.9 mmbest |
0.256 GB | 1 GBbest | |
2 GB | 32 GBbest | |
2 formats | 16 formatsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | 800 MHz | MediaTek RM53 |
RAM (GB) | 0.256 GB | 1 GB |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 6 inches | 10.3 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1024x758 pixels | 1404x1872 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 212 ppi | 227 ppi |
Frontlight Type | GlowLight | ComfortLight PRO |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 175 g | 386 g |
Thickness (mm) | 10.7 mm | 7.9 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11n | 802.11b/g/n/ac |
Software(1) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 2 formats | 16 formats |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 2 GB | 32 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”
“massive upgrade”
“solid iteration over its predecessor in the plus-sized eReader segment”
Professional reviewers praise the Elipsa 2E for its faster processor, lighter stylus, sustainable materials, and robust cloud integration, noting it as a solid upgrade over its predecessor that bridges reading and productivity effectively.
Everyday users are split; many appreciate the large screen, long battery, and stylus comfort, while others criticize the limited feature set, perceived speed constraints, and value for money.
