Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight 4 vs Kobo Libra 2

Verdict

The Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight 4 is a lightweight e-reader with a 300 PPI display, blue and yellow light, and four buttons for lefties and righties. It has been praised for its hardware but criticized for its sub-par firmware/software. It is not waterproof and library books are harder to load on it than other e-readers. However, it is an affordable option that can be found on sale for as low as $96.

Verdict

The Kobo Libra 2 is an excellent e-reader for those looking for a device with a crisp 300ppi screen, 32GB of storage, waterproof capabilities, dark mode, comfort light, USB-C port and hackability. It also has Overdrive integration allowing users to borrow library books with ease and Adobe Digital Editions compatibility. However, some customers have noted that the hard plastic cover feels cheap and there is not enough control over line spacing or margins.