Kobo Glo's revolutionary ComfortLight illuminates the screen with a soft, adjustable glow so you can read any eBook any time of day under the perfect light. In fact, Kobo Glo is proven to be the most even 6" front-lit eReader* — no lamp required.
Whether you're a bedtime reader tucked in under cozy covers while your partner sleeps, or sneaking a late-night read in your most comfortable chair, Kobo Glo illuminates the story you're reading, not the room, so you (and only you) can enjoy an incredible reading experience even in the middle of the night.
Kobo Glo's revolutionary ComfortLight illuminates the screen with a soft, adjustable glow so you can read any eBook any time of day under the perfect light. In fact, Kobo Glo is proven to be the most even 6" front-lit eReader* — no lamp required.
Whether you're a bedtime reader tucked in under cozy covers while your partner sleeps, or sneaking a late-night read in your most comfortable chair, Kobo Glo illuminates the story you're reading, not the room, so you (and only you) can enjoy an incredible reading experience even in the middle of the night.
Read whenever you like, even in the middle of the night. Kobo Glo's revolutionary no-glare ComfortLight technology directs light at the page, not your eyes for a completely comfortable reading experience. Plus, ComfortLight is fully adjustable so you can create your own perfect light. Say goodnight to eyestrain!
Because Kobo Glo uses infrared touch technology, it doesn't need extra layers of material like Kindle Paperwhite does. This means that there's less material between you and your eBooks for the clearest display.
1) LED lights illuminate the screen with a soft glow, which the durable, anti-reflectivefront-light guide spreads across the display more evenly than other leading eReaders.*
2) The high-res Pearl E Ink screen has a high contrast ratio for ultra sharp text.
Enjoy a more comfortable reading experience thanks to Kobo Glo's 6" high-res XGA PearlE Ink touchscreen. The ultra-thin, durable screen displays each word at its finest thanks toE Ink and a 212 pixels-per-inch resolution. That means that tiny particles of ink are mixed in with every pixel so text pops off the page for the most paper-like 6" E Ink display.* Add to that a high-contrast ratio and you can see why Kobo Glo has an incredibly clear and crisp reading experience. It's just like print on paper, only better.
TypeGenius lets you choose from 10 font styles and 24 fontsizes, with adjustable weight and sharpness settings. Plus, you can set your own margins. It's easy to create your own ideal reading experience!
You can even select a font designed exclusively for Kobo by typography experts. It leaves more ink on the screen so words appear sharper and crisper than ever before.
Try it for yourself
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Make each eBook your own with in-text annotations, dictionary look-ups, bookmarks, and notes. Reading something with a lot of pictures? Zoom in up to 200%, pan around images, or change page orientation all with your fingertips. It's how Kobo Glo lets you get really into your eBooks.
Sort your eBooks alphabetically, by title, or by author name just as you would a physical bookshelf (sorry, colour coordinating isn't available on the Kobo Glo). Plus, it's super easy to keep track of your favourites with large cover images, multiple views, and custom lists. Now you just have to fill your library with eBooks!
Browse your library, look up words, and switch between screens quickly, easily, and intuitively with Kobo Glo's highly responsive touchscreen. This level of responsiveness is powered by an incredibly fast processor, designed to keep up with every Kobo reader, so no matter your reading pace, each page turns smoothly at the tap or swipe of your finger. Kobo Glo actually beats the already incredible Kobo Touch with a 20% faster processing speed. Plus, Kobo Glo is so lightweight you'll almost forget you're holding a device. Can't say that about a hardcover.
SimpleTurn makes it easy to flip pages and jump between chapters. Just use your finger. A simple tap or swipe lets you devour your eBooks as quickly as you want. Plus, with a 1 GHz processor, Kobo Glo is 20% faster than the already incredible Kobo Touch and other leading eReaders. Tap right to advance, left to return, or switch to your preferred set up. That's right! You can customize your page turns as easily as you choose your own font or light level. Kobo Glo adjusts to you, not the other way around.
Ever come across a word you don't know? Of course you have! It's only natural. Well, you'll be glad to know that Kobo Glo comes fully loaded with the Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary. And you'll never lose your place when you do look up a word because it all happens right on the page with a tap of your finger.
Whether you're learning a new language or reading in your second, third, or fourth language, you can always look up instant translations of any words you stumble on. Expand your vocabulary as you read. The built-in translator is fluent in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese, with more language to come.
Imagine carrying 1,000 books with you wherever you go. Pretty terrifying, but not with Kobo Glo. At just 185 grams (6.5 ounces), Kobo Glo is lighter than most paperbacks, and 27 grams (0.5 grams) lighter than Kindle Paperwhite, so you can take up to 1,000 eBooks with you anywhere you go, no problem. Not enough? You can add up to 32 GB with a Micro SD card. That's enough for up to 30,000 eBooks. And since Kobo Glo is small enough to fit in your jacket pocket, at 114 x 157 x 10 mm (4.5 x 6.2 x 0.39 in), it's the front-lit eReader that goes where you go.
There's nothing worse than finishing a great read without something to go on to next. Luckily, with Kobo Glo you'll never have that problem! With 2 GB of internal memory and the option to expand up to 32 GB with a Micro SD card, Kobo Glo can store up to 30,000 of your favourite eBooks and documents, so you can keep reading as long as you want.
Never worry about your battery dying mid-chapter; a single charge on the Kobo Glo lasts up to a month for continuous reading on the go.**
Take Kobo Glo everywhere you go without worrying about scratches or damage, because Kobo Glo has the most durable 6" E Ink eReader screen. When keys were dropped on the screen from heights of 1, 2, and 3 feet, Kobo Glo was the only eReader to maintain readability with virtually no damage.*
Even our protective accessories are high tech. The Kobo SleepCover in canvas or leather isn't only stylish, it's functional, too. Opening the cover automatically awakens your Kobo Glo and closing it puts your device to sleep on a plush, protective interior.
Never sacrifice your personal style with Kobo Glo. Choose from four fabulous colours so you'll always be on trend.
Kobo Glo's soft back in Kobo's signature quilt pattern is so comfortable in your hand, you'll forget you're holding a device!
Searching for your next read? Step right up! Kobo has one of the world's biggest eBookstores, so you're bound to love our selection of bestsellers, not-so-guilty pleasures, and the best indie reads. Or search for specific titles to stay up to date with the latest book buzz. Even better: over 1 million eBooks are absolutely free!
Kobo Glo comes fully equipped with built-in Wi Fi so you can shop on the go. Whether you're at home, at your local coffee shop, or even in a bricks-and-mortar store (we won't tell), you can connect to any hotspot and access over 4 million eBooks. That way you can start a new eBook whenever you want. Never stop reading!
Kobo Picks makes finding the perfect read a no-brainer. Based on your actual preferences and feedback, Kobo Picks brings you fantastic personalized eBook recommendations and previews you'll love, including things you never knew existed. Need help finding something specific? Then you'll love our intuitive predictive search. It knows just what you're looking for, even before you've finished typing. It's the perfect pint-sized personal shopper that's just a little bit psychic.
We know how important local libraries are to you. That's why we make it easy to borrow library eBooks for your new Kobo eReader. Keep up to date with the latest releases and support your local library at the same time!
The Kobo eBookstore has an enormous selection of great titles. But if you've already got some great open-format ePubs in your collection or just want to read your PDFs, that's okay, too! Plus, you can also enjoy your children's eBooks and comics on your Kobo Glo. Upload them all to complete your library your way.
Left your Kobo eReader at home? No problem! Read on your smartphone, tablet, or computer with free Kobo eReading apps. When you sync, your entire library comes with you, including all your bookmarks! Pick up right where you left off, wherever you are.
Download free eReading Applications for iPhone, iPad, Android, and desktops.
* As tested by 360° Product Testing. Tested lighted eReaders included the Kobo Glo, Kindle Paperwhite and NOOK Simple Touch™ with GlowLight™. Kobo and related names are trademarks of Kobo, Inc. Kindle Paperwhite is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks, and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.
** Battery life depends on individual usage, so actual results may vary. One month of battery life is based on reading 30 minutes per day, turning 1 page per minute, with ComfortLight turned on OR off.
Kobo Reading Life™ is an enriched reading experience designed to enhance your passion for reading and help you get more out of your books. Unique to Kobo, there’s no better way to read, discover your next great title, collect and organize your books and articles, and share what you’re reading with others.
Personalize your reading experience with TypeGenius. Choose from 11 adjustable font styles, 24 font sizes, plus exclusive text weight and sharpness settings to create a reading experience that’s uniquely yours.
Advanced reading features give you more out of your reading experience. Explore in-text annotations to get more of the story, expand your vocabulary with the built-in dictionary, create bookmarks, and add notes. Plus, zoom in on images and text to see every detail. You can even read PDFs.
Organize your eBooks by author, title, or alphabetically — just like your very own personal bookshelf!
Easily access an overview of all of your key reading related activities in one dynamic view from your Kobo Homepage. Check out your recent reading activity, and news articles you’ve been reading lately, get personalized recommendations for new reading, and receive special offers from Kobo.
Kobo Picks analyzes your reading activity and feedback and sends you recommendations based on your personal interests.
Get more from the story with Collections. Dive deeper with carefully curated content experiences that revolve around a theme such as an author, genre, or subject matter.
Featured Collections provide you with recommended content experiences from leading literary voices. You’ll discover amazing new titles and enrich your literary life. All Featured Collections have been lovingly assembled and reviewed by Kobo to deliver a unique experience that pushes your passion further. And if there’s something that really fires your passion, build your own Collections around it.
The Internet is a big place. If you find something that interests you but don’t have time to read it, save it to read later. You can even read it offline on your eReader, for an optimized reading experience.
Discover interesting facts and stats about your reading habits and track your progress. Get spontaneous awards just for reading.
The only thing better than reading something amazing, is sharing it with others. Post what you’re reading, your favourite passages, and reviews to Facebook® Timeline.
Size |
114 x 157 x 10 mm (4.5 x 6.2 x 0.4 in) |
Weight |
185 g (6.5 oz) |
Processor |
1 GHz |
Display |
6" XGA Pearl E Ink touchscreen; 1024x768 resolution; 16-level grey scale |
Screen |
Responsive touchscreen for glare-free, fingerprint-resistant reading |
Light |
Built-in ComfortLight technology with micro-thin hard coating for durability and even light distribution |
Buttons |
Power on/off, light on/off |
Connectivity |
Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Micro USB |
Storage |
2 GB* |
Battery |
Over 1 month with Wi Fi turned off** |
Colours |
Black Night, Pink Sunset, Blue Moon, Silver Star |
eBookstore |
Over 4 million eBooks, newspapers, and magazines |
Kobo Everywhere |
Kobo eBooks are stored safely in the cloud – retrieve them at anytime |
Social Reading |
Includes Reading Life — Track your reading stats and share what you're reading, favourite passages, and Reading Life awards to Facebook and Twitter |
Kobo Picks |
Brings readers personalized recommendations based on their feedback and preferences |
Fonts |
8 font styles with 24 font sizes and exclusive weight and sharpness settings |
Dictionary |
Built-in dictionary |
Notes, Quotes |
Highlight text, type notes, share to Facebook and Twitter |
Advanced Features |
Library personalization, predictive search, brightness controls, double-tap PDF zoom in, SimpleTurn™ page turning |
Open |
Read almost any eBook on your Kobo Glo. Supports ePub and Adobe DRM |
File Types |
EPUB, PDF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, TXT, (X)HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR |