Nook GlowLight Plus vs Kobo Aura H2O (2nd Edition)
Nook GlowLight Plus
2015 · $129 today
7047
Kobo Aura H2O (2nd Edition)
2017 · $179 today
7455
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Nook GlowLight Plus is better
- Battery life: ~2-3 months vs ~4 weeks(2.7× more)
- Resolution: 300 ppi vs 265 ppi(13% more)
- Weight: 205 g vs 207 g(lower)
Why Kobo Aura H2O (2nd Edition) is better
- Storage: 8 GB vs 4 GB (expandable)(2.0× more)
- Screen size: 6.8 in vs 6 in(13% more)
Verdict
Kobo Aura H2O (2nd Edition) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Nook GlowLight Plus | Kobo Aura H2O (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.8 in● |
| Resolution | 300 ppi● | 265 ppi |
| Front light | GlowLight | ComfortLight |
| Storage & Battery | ||
| Storage | 4 GB (expandable) | 8 GB● |
| Battery life | ~2-3 months● | ~4 weeks |
| Weight | 205 g● | 207 g |
| Features | ||
| Waterproof | IP67 | IPX8 |
| microSD expansion | Yes | — |
| Page turn buttons | No | — |
| OverDrive library integration | — | Yes |
| Format support | — | EPUB, PDF, CBZ, more |