4.49 in 0.39 in  | 4.53 in 6.18 in  | |
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| User rating |
 Kobo Glo |  Kobo Glo HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen | yes | yes |
| Colour |
| N |
| Screen size | 6.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Screen resolution | 1024 x 758 px | 1448 x 1072 px |
| Shades of grey | 16 | 16 |
| DPI | 213.0 dpi | 300.0 dpi |
| Kobo Glo | Kobo Glo HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Book capacity | 1000 | 3000 |
| Supported book file formats |
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| Supported image formats |
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| Supported video formats | Not supported | Not supported |
| Built-in memory | yes | yes |
| Memory size | 2GB |
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| Memory card reader | yes | no |
| Compatible memory cards | microSD | Not supported |
| Processor speed | 1000.0 MHz | 1000.0 MHz |
| Kobo Glo | Kobo Glo HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.39 in | 6.18 in |
| Width | 4.49 in | 4.53 in |
| Depth | 6.18 in | 0.35 in |
| Weight | 6.53 oz | 6.35 oz |
| Kobo Glo | Kobo Glo HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | no | no |
| Audio 3.5mm input | no | no |
| Supported audio formats | Not supported | BMP |
| Kobo Glo | Kobo Glo HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Proprietary OS | Proprietary OS |
| Input method | Multi-touch | Multi-touch |
| Qwerty keyboard (buttons) | no | no |
| Qwerty keyboard (screen) | yes | yes |
| Adjustable text | yes | yes |
| Built-In dictionary | yes | yes |
| Digital library access | yes | yes |
| Lighting | yes | yes |
| Kobo Glo | Kobo Glo HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | yes | yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
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| 3G (UMTS) | no | no |
| AC adapter included | yes | no |
| Bluetooth | no | no |
| USB | yes | yes |
| USB type | Micro-USB B | Micro-USB |
| Total USB ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB powered (only mha USB) | yes | yes |
| Kobo Glo | Kobo Glo HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 55.0 h | 30.0 h |
| Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate) | yes | yes |
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For today's review I'm going to compare the Kobo Glo HD with the Kobo Aura H2O. This comparison review is going to be easy because both devices are virtually identical from a software perspective and share all the same exact reading features and settings. Both share the same processor too so neither has an advantage
The Kobo Glo HD melds great design and good pricing, but it's up against some stiff competition in a crowded market.
The Kobo Glo HD is a solid ebook reader with an unassuming, lightweight design and clear, paper-like display that ought to satisfy users looking for an affordable alternative to Amazon's Kindle Voyage.
If you’re not an Amazon fan, the Kobo Glo HD could be the e-reader you’ve been searching for.
We took a look at Amazon's latest Kindle Paperwhite e-reader a few months ago, and now it's time to tackle its best competitor: Kobo's Glo HD. This e-reader shares numerous features with the Paperwhite, such as screen size, resolution, storage, and pricing. Can Kobo's Glo HD match or perhaps...
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