Name | Nook GlowLight 4 | Nook GlowLight 3 |
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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? | ✔ 5 buttons | ✔ 5 buttons |
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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