Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight 3 8GB
Score: 64/100
PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Score: 71/100Rankings
The PocketBook InkPad Color 3 is a 7.8-inch color e-reader with a 4,096-color Kaleido 3 display, IPX8 waterproofing and long battery life. Its main limitations are the lack of expandable storage and modest hardware performance. Best suited for comic and manga enthusiasts who value color accuracy and durability over raw processing power.
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 | 7.8 inchesbest | |
— | 720 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 175 gbest | 420 g |
— | 2,900 mAhbest | |
212 ppi | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.7 mmbest | — |
0.256 GB | 1 GBbest | |
2 GB | 32 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | 800 MHz | Quad-core 1.8 GHz |
RAM (GB) | 0.256 GB | 1 GB |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 6 inches | 7.8 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1024x758 pixels | 1404x1872 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 212 ppi | 300 ppi |
Frontlight Type | GlowLight | SMARTlight |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 175 g | 420 g |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11n | Dual band |
Software(2) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 2 formats | 6 formats |
Operating System | Android 2.3 Gingerbread | Linux |
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”
“If you only use the ereader to read books, comics or manga, then I think this is a better buy”
Professional reviewers consider the InkPad Color 3 a solid, reading-focused device that excels in color accuracy and screen size, offering a practical compromise between basic e-readers and full-blown tablets, though they note its modest processor and lack of storage expansion as limitations for power users.
Everyday users praise the large, colorful display, waterproof build, and straightforward USB-C charging, while repeatedly expressing frustration over the inability to add a microSD card and the recessed screen design, which together limit library size and ergonomic preference.
