Product Comparison: Rakuten Kobo Glo vs Rakuten Kobo Aura HD


Rakuten Kobo Glo eBook Reader
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Rakuten Kobo Aura HD 6.8 Inch eBook Reader
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General Specifications
Brand
Kobo
Rakuten Kobo
Model
Glo
Aura HD
Origin
Taiwan
Taiwan
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.
Kobo Aura HD is the only premium eReader on the market. Designed for the discerning reader, Kobo Aura HD offers a completely immersive reading experience and the most paper-like E Ink display. Get lost in your favourite eBooks thanks to Kobo Aura HD's advanced, high-resolution, extra-large screen and elegant, inspired design.
Key Specs
Screen Size
6 in.
6.8 in.
Screen Resolution
212 ppi
265 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.
Rakuten Kobo Aura HD 6.8 Inch eBook Reader
  • It's resolution is very clear and good.
  • So far no problems. The screen is great.
  • Well built and display perfect.
  • The 6.8 screen is great especially if you use larger sized fonts.
  • The HD screen makes the text sharp and clear, which is very much appreciated.
Size & Weight
Height
6.2 in.
6.91 in.
Width
4.5 in.
5.05 in.
Depth
0.39 in.
0.46 in.
Weight
6.53 oz.
8.46 oz.
Features
Color
Black
Black
Control Type
Touchscreen / Button
Touchscreen / Button
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
ePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, TXT, HTML, XHTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR
Interface(s)
Micro USB, Micro SD slot
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
Library personalization, double-tap PDF zoom in, SimpleTurn, 4 GB on-board memory, 16 levels of greyscale, Built-In Wi-Fi
What customers say about "Features"
Rakuten Kobo Glo eBook Reader
  • Charge once or twice a month with average 4 hours a day reading.
Rakuten Kobo Aura HD 6.8 Inch eBook Reader
  • The backlight is flawless and easily adjustable.
  • Amazing e-ink clarity; complete customization of fonts, font size, line-spacing, margins, etc.
  • Easy to use and has great battery life.
  • The interface is simple and effective while with the 1GHz proc makes the Aura HD the faster ebook reader.
  • The backlight was clear and light the screen evenly.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download

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