Barnes & Noble Nook Glowlight 4 32GB/Black
Score: 73/100
Kobo Elipsa 2E
Score: 72/100Rankings
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.
The Kobo Elipsa 2E is a 10.3-inch E Ink e-reader and digital notepad that combines a large glare-free screen with a lightweight stylus for note-taking. Its drawbacks are a heavy chassis, limited audiobook ecosystem, and modest 1 GB of RAM that can feel restrictive. It excels for students, professionals, and anyone who needs a big canvas for PDFs and annotations.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inches | 10.3 inchesbest | |
504 hoursbest | 504 hoursbest | |
— | 2,628,288 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 386 gbest |
300 ppibest | 227 ppi | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
— | 1 GBbest | |
— | 2,400 mAhbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 6 inches | 10.3 inches |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 300 ppi | 227 ppi |
Panel Type | E Ink | E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen |
Front Light Type | Ambient GlowLight | ComfortLight PRO |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 7.6×121.9×157.5 mm mm | 192.8x227.3x7.9 mm mm |
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 Recurring complaints focus on the cramped 6-inch screen, which many feel makes the device feel outdated or too small for immersive reading, and the absence of waterproofing.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”
“massive upgrade”
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.
