Product Comparison: Rakuten Kobo Glo vs Kindle Paperwhite 3G


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Rakuten Kobo Glo eBook Reader
Kindle Paperwhite 3G
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General Specifications
Brand
Kobo
Kindle
Model
Glo
Paperwhite 3G
Origin
Taiwan
China
About the Product
Kobo Glo's revolutionary ComfortLight illuminates the screen with a soft, adjustable glow so you can read any eBook any time of day under the perfect light — no lamp required. With built-in Wi Fi, you get easy access to nearly 3 million eBooks right from your Kobo Glo.
Unlike a tablet, Kindle Paperwhite 3G is deliberately designed to read like a printed page with a glare-free display, ultra-light design, and weeks-long battery life. Includes free 3G wireless—no hunting or paying for Wi-Fi hotspots, no annual contracts or monthly fees; 3G wireless works globally.
Key Specs
Screen Size
6 in.
6 in.
Screen Resolution
212 ppi
300 ppi
Backlit Display
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Rakuten Kobo Glo eBook Reader
  • The goo-light is awesome! I have read an entire book at night, in the dark, without hurting my eyes and without lighting up the whole room.
Size & Weight
Height
6.2 in.
6.7 in.
Width
4.5 in.
4.6 in.
Depth
0.39 in.
0.36 in.
Weight
6.53 oz.
7.6 oz.
Features
Color
Black
Black
Control Type
Touchscreen / Button
Touchscreen
Adjustable Brightness
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Font Size
Yes
Yes
Supported Media Formats
EPUB (DRM), TXT, HTML, RTF, ePub, PDF, MOBI, CBZ, CBR, JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion
Interface(s)
Micro USB, Micro SD slot
Micro USB
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium polymer
Extras
E-Ink Pearl HD matrix, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Facebook and Twitter integration
VoiceView screen reader, Amazon's largest high-resolution display, Ideal for one-handed reading, Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
What customers say about "Features"
Rakuten Kobo Glo eBook Reader
  • Charge once or twice a month with average 4 hours a day reading.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
FCC, CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Manual
Download
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