| Name | Nook GlowLight 4 | Nook GlowLight 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $149.99 | $119.99 |
| Released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Availability | Available | Discontinued |
| Current price | Barnes & Noble, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta HD | E Ink Carta |
| Display size (inch) | 6 | 6 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1072×1448 | 1072×1448 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Page-turn, home | ✔ Page-turn, home |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audiobooks | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ❌ | ❌ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 8.1 | Android 4.4 |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Nook shop/store, EPUB & PDF support | Nook shop/store, EPUB & PDF support |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM | 2000 MB | 512 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 1.5 GHz quad core | 1 GHz |
| Other built in: | - | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1400 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | Micro-USB |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.52×11.99×0.97 | 17.60×12.70×0.97 |
| Weight (gram): | 170 | 190 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.11×4.72×0.38 | 6.93×5.0×0.38 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Recessed |
| Color options: | Black, white | Black |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | BNRV1100 | BNRV520 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Barnesandnoble.com | Barnesandnoble.com |
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