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Kobo Glo HD

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4.1
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User ratings:
52
3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
17 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
16
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4.3 out of 5
6 user ratings
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Pros

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  • The screen and light are just amazing
  • text is extra crisp and clear and pleasant to read

Cons

  • No retail presence in the US
  • it only includes a basic web browser on the Glo HD
  • No microSD card slot like other Kobos

Key specs

  • 3000
  • 4GB, 4GB
  • 180.0 g
  • yes
  • 6 in
  • 1448, 1072 px
  • 16

Kobo Glo HD - Pros & Cons

Kobo Glo HD

Pros

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  • The screen and light are just amazing
  • text is extra crisp and clear and pleasant to read
  • Glo HD is lightweight and comfortable to hold
  • it still looks good and feels solid
  • text appears crisp and just as legible
  • page refreshes are quick and painless
  • unassuming
  • lightweight design and clear
  • a tremendous flexibility in crafting a unique reading experience
  • great re-flow and tons of customization options

Cons

  • No retail presence in the US
  • it only includes a basic web browser on the Glo HD
  • No microSD card slot like other Kobos
  • there is no microSD card slot
  • no option for export
  • online store provides no access to periodicals
  • difficult to hit accidentally
  • it is disappointing
  • of turning it on or off
  • only going to be reading on the thing
  • not flash like the Kobo Aura HD

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Kobo Glo HD - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
ColourN
Screen size6.0 in
Screen resolution1448 x 1072 px
Pixel density300.0 ppi
Shades of grey16
DPI300.0 dpi
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Dimensions
Height6.18 in
Width4.53 in
Depth0.35 in
Weight6.35 oz
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Features
Menu languages
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
Operating systemProprietary OS
Input methodMulti-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yes
Adjustable textyes
Built-In dictionaryyes
Digital library accessyes
Lightingyes
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Battery
Battery typeLi-polymer
Battery life30.0 h
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yes
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Technical details
Book capacity3000
Supported book file formats
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TIFF
  • TXT
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • JPEG/JPG
Supported video formatsNot supported
Built-in memoryyes
Memory size
  • 4GB
  • 4GB
Memory card readerno
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
Processor speed1000.0 MHz
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Audio properties
Speakersno
Audio 3.5mm inputno
Supported audio formatsBMP
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Connectivity
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)no
AC adapter includedno
Bluetoothno
USByes
USB typeMicro-USB
Total USB ports1
USB powered (only mha USB)yes

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Kobo Glo HD Kobo - Editorial Reviews (16)

4.3
Based on 16 reviews
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Kobo Glo HD Kobo Glo HD Review and Video Walkthrough | The eBook Reader Blog
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Published: 14.05.2015
Kobo Glo HD Review and Video Walkthrough | The eBook Reader Blog

Review Date: May 2015 - Review unit purchased from Chapters.Indigo Overview The Kobo Glo HD is only the second ebook reader behind the Kindle Voyage to use E Ink's highest resolution 300 ppi screen, which helps makes text look clearer and sharper than older displays. The Glo HD is a second generation model that replaces

Kobo Glo HD Kobo Glo HD review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.12.2015
Kobo Glo HD review
4.5

A 300ppi E-Ink screen gives this ereader the edge

Kobo Glo HD Kobo Glo HD (2015) Review
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Techgage
Published: 21.09.2015
Kobo Glo HD (2015) Review

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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Kobo Glo HD e-book reader
4.5

From e-books to Web content, this Kobo will make you want to read more stuff

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Kobo Glo HD review

In het Kobo Glo HD productdossier lees je alles over de Glo HD. Lees wat de Glo HD allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Kobo Glo HD Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money
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Published: 23.11.2016
Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money

If you’re not an Amazon fan, the Kobo Glo HD could be the e-reader you’ve been searching for.

Kobo Glo HD Kobo Glo HD review
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MobileSyrup
Published: 10.07.2015
Kobo Glo HD review

I’m a big fan of not going to sleep with a headache. Or, more specifically, not going to sleep with an LCD-induced headache. For years, I told myself that reading on my tablet would not affect my sleep, and therefore not my waking life, and that continued until I began reviewing this ereader. The Kobo

Kobo Glo HD Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money
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Published: 23.11.2016
Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money
3.5

If you’re not an Amazon fan, the Kobo Glo HD could be the e-reader you’ve been searching for.

Kobo Glo HD Kobo Glo HD Review
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PCMAG
Published: 07.05.2015
Kobo Glo HD Review
4.0

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.

Kobo Glo HD Kobo Glo HD review: Better than the Kindle Voyage?
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Alphr
Published: 26.05.2015
Kobo Glo HD review: Better than the Kindle Voyage?
4.0

The e-reader market has been hit hard by the advent of tablets, as their high-resolution displays and auto-brightness features make reading onscreen more appealing than ever. However, there’s still something to be said for the feel

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Kobo Glo HD review | Stuff

Is this a Kindle Paperwhite killer?

Kobo Glo HD Hands on Review of the Kobo Glo HD
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Published: 10.04.2015
Hands on Review of the Kobo Glo HD

The Kobo Glo HD is a brand new e-reader that is due to launch in Canada at the end of April and should see a broad commercial release in the first few weeks of May.   It was designed to be both economical and heavily compete against the Kindle Voyage. Hardware The brand new Kobo Glo HD features a six inch e-ink Carta screen with a resolution of 1448×1072 and 300 PPI. It has the same front-lit display as the Kobo Aura H2O, so you will be able to read in low-light conditions or complete darkness. I think the main

Kobo Glo HD Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money
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Published: 23.11.2016
Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money

If you’re not an Amazon fan, the Kobo Glo HD could be the e-reader you’ve been searching for.

Kobo Glo HD Review : Kobo Glo HD
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Review : Kobo Glo HD

As the main competitor to the Amazon Kindle range of <b>eBook</b> <b>readers</b>, <b>Kobo</b> has released it <b>Kobo</b> <b>Glo</b> HD product. Arriving with the claim of being %C2%93the highest quality eReader at the best possible price%C2%94, the <b>Kobo</b> <b>Glo</b> HD is, presumably, the company%C2%92s direct challenger to the Amazon Kindle Voyage, a device I have yet to check out.

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Published: 22.05.2015
Kobo Glo HD review
5.0

A superb screen and lots of text options make this the best eReader for the money

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