Compare all Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader models on specifications and features using our Nook e-reader comparison table!
This table contains all Nook e-reader models ever released! From the 1st Edition from 2009, up to the latest model, the Nook GlowLight 4 Plus, released in 2023.
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Name, Nook: | Image | MSRP ⓘ | Released | Availability ⓘ | Current price ⓘ | Display type | Display size (inch) | Resolution (pixels W×H) | Color display? | Pixel density | Screen light? | Adjust color temperature? | Auto-rotate? | Touchscreen | Button controls? | Stylus input | Dark mode | Audiobooks | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi? | Cellular network | Operating system | Reading apps & e-book shops | Web browser? | Email app? | Dropbox & Google Drive? | Internal storage | RAM | CPU clock speed | Other built in: | MicroSD card reader? | 3.5 mm AUX out port? | HDMI port? | Battery capacity (3.7V) | USB (charging) port | Waterproof? | Size (cm H×W×D) | Weight (gram) ⓘ | Size (inch H×W×D) | Weight (oz) ⓘ: | Color options: | Accessories in the box | Model number | User guide / manual | Official site link |
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GlowLight 4 Plus | ![]() | $199.99 | 2023 | Available | Barnes & Noble, Amazon | E Ink | 7.8 | 1404×1872 | No | 300 PPI | Yes | Yes | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ 5 buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | Wi-Fi 4 | ❌ | Android 8.1 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 32 GB | 2000 MB | 1.8 GHz quad core | - | ❌ | ✔ | ❌ | 2500 mAh | USB-C | Yes - IPX7 (30 mins, 1 meter) | 19.84×14.69×0.77 | 285 | 7.8×5.8×0.31 | 10.05 oz | Black | - | BNRV1400 | User Guide | Barnesandnoble.com |
GlowLight 4e | ![]() | $119.99 | 2022 | Available | Barnes & Noble, Amazon | E Ink Carta HD | 6 | 758×1024 | No | 212 PPI | Yes | No | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ 5 buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 | ❌ | Android 8.1 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 8 GB | 2000 MB | 1.5 GHz quad core | - | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 1400 mAh | USB-C | No | 15.49×12.04×0.81 | 170 | 6.1×4.74×0.32 | 6.0 oz | Black | - | BNRV1000 | User Guide | Barnesandnoble.com |
GlowLight 4 | ![]() | $149.99 | 2021 | Available | Barnes & Noble, Amazon | E Ink Carta HD | 6 | 1072×1448 | No | 300 PPI | Yes | Yes | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ 5 buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 | ❌ | Android 8.1 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 32 GB | 2000 MB | 1.5 GHz quad core | - | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 1400 mAh | USB-C | No | 17.6×12.7×0.97 | 170 | 6.93×5.0×0.38 | 6.0 oz | Black, white | - | BNRV1100 | User Guide | Barnesandnoble.com |
GlowLight Plus 7.8 | ![]() | $199.99 | 2019 | Discontinued | Ebay, Amazon | E Ink Carta | 7.8 | 1404×1872 | No | 300 PPI | Yes | Yes | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ 5 buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | Wi-Fi 4 | ❌ | Android 4.4 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 8 GB | 1000 MB | 1 GHz | - | ❌ | ✔ | ❌ | ? | Micro-USB | Yes - IPX7 (30 mins, 1 meter) | 21×15×0.86 | 279 | 8.30×5.9×0.34 | 9.84 oz | Black | - | BNRV700 | User Guide | Barnesandnoble.com |
GlowLight 3 | ![]() | $119.99 | 2017 | Discontinued | Ebay, Amazon | E Ink Carta | 6 | 1072×1448 | No | 300 PPI | Yes | Yes | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ 5 buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 | ❌ | Android 4.4 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 8 GB | 512 MB | 1 GHz | - | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 1500 mAh | Micro-USB | No | 17.60×12.70×0.97 | 190 | 6.93×5.0×0.38 | 6.7 oz | Black | - | BNRV520 | User Guide | Barnesandnoble.com |
GlowLight Plus | ![]() | $129 | 2015 | Discontinued | Ebay, Amazon | E Ink Carta | 6 | 1072×1448 | No | 300 PPI | Yes | No | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ Home button | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 | ❌ | Android 4.4 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 4 GB | 512 MB | 1 GHz | - | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 1500 mAh | Micro-USB | Yes - IP67 (30 mins, 1 meter) | 16.36×11.96×0.86 | 195 | 6.4×4.7×0.34 | 6.88 oz | White | - | BNRV510 | User Guide | Barnesandnoble.com |
GlowLight | ![]() | $119 | 2013 | Discontinued | Ebay, Amazon | E Ink Pearl | 6 | 758×1024 | No | 212 PPI | Yes | No | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ Home button | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 | ❌ | Android 2.1 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 4 GB | 256 MB | 0.8 GHz | - | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 1530 mAh | Micro-USB | No | 16.5×12.7×1.07 | 175 | 6.5×5.0×0.42 | 6.17 oz | White | - | BNRV500 | User Guide | Barnesandnoble.com |
Simple Touch GlowLight | ![]() | $139 | 2012 | Discontinued | Ebay, Amazon | E Ink Pearl | 6 | 600×800 | No | 167 PPI | Yes | No | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ 5 buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 | 3G optional ⓘ | Android 2.1 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 2 GB | 256 MB | 0.8 GHz | - | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 1530 mAh | Micro-USB | No | 16.5×12.7×1.2 | 213 | 6.5×5.0×0.47 | 7.5 oz | Black | - | BNRV350 | User Guide | Barnsandnoble.com |
Simple Touch | ![]() | $99 | 2011 | Discontinued | Ebay, Amazon | E Ink Pearl | 6 | 600×800 | No | 167 PPI | No | NA | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ 5 buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 | 3G optional ⓘ | Android 2.1 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 2 GB | 256 MB | 0.8 GHz | - | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 1530 mAh | Micro-USB | No | 16.5×12.7×1.2 | 212 | 6.5×5.0×0.47 | 7.48 oz | Black | - | BNRV300 | User Guide | Barnsandnoble.com |
1st Edition | ![]() | $259 | 2009 | Discontinued | Ebay, Amazon | E Ink (main) + 3.5 in LCD 480×144 touchscreen | 6 | 600×800 | No LCD: yes | 167 PPI | No | NA | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ 4 buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ❌ | Wi-Fi 3 | 3G optional ⓘ | Android 1.5 | Nook shop/store, EPUB and PDF support | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ | 2 GB | ? | 0.667 GHz | Speakers | ✔ | ✔ | ❌ | 1530 mAh | Micro-USB | No | 19.6×12.4×1.27 | 329 | 7.7×4.9×0.5 | 12.1 oz | White | - | BNRV100 | User Guide | Barnesandnoble.com |
Footnotes:
- MSRP is for the e-reader without additional accessories, like a stylus or cover. If such an accessory is always included (see column: Accessories in the box), then it’s also included in the listed price.
- The table lists the features for a device as-they are out of the box. There might be are alternative, non-official, ways to install apps or add features.
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