Barnes & Noble Nook Glowlight 4 32GB/Black
Score: 73/100
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 4 provides a crisp 300 ppi 6-inch display with Ambient GlowLight and 32 GB of storage, lasting about three weeks per charge. Its small size and lack of waterproofing may deter power users. It suits Barnes & Noble fans who want a compact, button-controlled e-reader.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inches | 7 inchesbest | |
504 hours | 1,344 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 213 gbest |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
— | 1 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 504 hours | 1344 hours |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 6 inches | 7 inches |
Panel Type | E Ink | E Ink Kaleido 3 |
Front Light Type | Ambient GlowLight | Warm Light |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 7.6×121.9×157.5 mm mm | 7.6×127.5×176.8 mm mm |
Waterproof | false | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the GlowLight 4 for its crisp 300 ppi display, advanced Ambient GlowLight with auto temperature adjustment, and the inclusion of physical page-turn buttons that improve ergonomics. They also note faster performance over previous models. However, they criticize the modest 6-inch screen for limiting on-screen content and describe the overall experience as underwhelming compared to larger, feature-rich competitors like the Kindle Paperwhite.
Everyday users consistently highlight the sharp display, even lighting, comfortable grip, long battery life, and fast Wi-Fi downloads as major strengths. Recurring complaints focus on the cramped 6-inch screen, which many feel makes the device feel outdated or too small for immersive reading, and the absence of waterproofing.
“experience described as "meh"”
“better lights, auto temperature adjustment, speed improvements, and page-turn buttons as solid features”
“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.
