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Kobo Glo
745 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 745 reviews of Kobo Glo. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and screen. The portability and usability are also appreciated, but there are some mixed comments about the reliability.
performance, usability, portability, screen, size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Kobo Glo is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Kobo Glo
alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of Kobo Glo from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the screen and size are on the whole positive. The performance and portability also get good views. There are some critical comments about the reliability.
usability, portability, performance, size, screen
reliability
81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Kobo Glo
alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of Kobo Glo from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the price and screen are overall positive. The usability and portability also get good opinions, whereas many are critical about the reliability.
performance, portability, usability, screen, price
reliability
57% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)
Kobo Glo
An E-ink reader with light that's out to kill the Kindle Paperwhite.
Great integrated light ; Pretty interface ; Light ; Good value
Rear not as pretty as previous model ; Kindle offers slightly better contrast
Nov, 2012
Expert review by : Jamie Carter (techradar.com)
Kobo Glo review
Wi-Fi, an e-ink screen and EPUB compatibility on Kobo's Kindle Paperwhite rival
ComfortLight ; Sensitive touchscreen ; Customisable fonts ; EPUB compatibility
No emailing of ebooks ; No 3G option ; Tiny light switch ; Slow online store
It may sound like something to do with discrete illumination in a toilet bowl, but the ComfortLight on the Kobo Glo brings the e-reader bang up to date.
Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : Jamie Carter (pocket-lint.com)
Kobo Glo
When we first saw a prototype of the 6-inch, touch-screen Kobo Glo and its built-in ComfortLight a few months back, we asked a simple question to its makers: why didn't anyone think of this idea before? As it turns out, they did – you only have to...
Smooth and streak-free lighting, general reading experience, file format freedom
Syncing files too manual, online shop can be slow
So useful and well executed is illumination on this year's touchscreen eBook readers that we're sure that it will now become standard, though there's more here to like than light.
Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)
Kobo Glo: A worthy Kindle alternative
While the Kindle and the Nook get all the notoriety, Kobo's new Glo is an impressive e-reader that also features a self-illuminated screen. And unlike the Kindle, it supports books bought from multiple online stores.
The ; is a lightweight, Wi-Fi-enabled e-reader that has an impressive front-lit, high-res e-ink display with a touch-screen interface. It also features an expansion slot for additional memory, supports EPUB files, and is compatible with any e-book...
Kobo's selection of e-books lags behind Amazon's and Barnes & Noble's. Loading library loaners and third-party e-book purchases requires tethering to a PC.
The Kobo Glo is an excellent Kindle alternative, especially for readers seeking EPUB compatibility and international options.
Nov, 2012
Expert review by : Sandra Vogel (techadvisor.co.uk)
Kobo Glo eReader review
Most eReaders provide access to an online store and in this case it's a Wi-Fi only service. It's very similar to the way you buy books on a Kindle, being both easy and fast. The selection of books isn't quite on a par with Amazon's offering, but it's...
The Kobo Glo is an incredibly simple device, matching Amazon’s Kindle in its user-friendliness and gradual learning curve. It makes finding and buying books nearly seamless, although Amazon still has a slight edge in pricing and range of books. The Glo...
Nov, 2012
Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)
An eBook Reader : Kobo Glo eReader
With its stores within a store, Kobo is certainly making an impression within its designated field of eBook readers.
A few years ago I would spend my time when travelling on the tube either observing other passengers reading newspapers, books or, like me, being squashed by the early morning or evening rush hour crowds. Nowadays, however, newspapers and traditional...
May, 2013
Expert review by : Madeline Bennett (theinquirer.net)
Kobo Glo review
Basic ereader offers a light, ease of use and an open approach to ebook formats
User-friendly, bright screen, Epub support, good value, expandable storage
Touchscreen not always responsive, boxy design
Kobo also lets you copy across any other books you already have in the Epub format, along with PDFs, so you can view your business documents as well as reading your latest book.
Dec, 2012
Expert review by (v3.co.uk)
Kobo Glo review
The Kobo Glo is the firm's first e-reader with a built-in light, and aims to go head to head with the Kindle Paperwhite from Amazon and the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight from US bookseller Barnes & Noble. Design and build The Kobo Glo doesn't have a...
User-friendly, bright screen, ePub support, good value, expandable storage
Touchscreen not always responsive, boxy design
The Kobo Glo is a great e-reader, and the rather functional design is more than made up for by the device’s light, its ease of use and open approach to e-book formats.
Nov, 2012
Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)
Kobo Glo e-reader
The Glo has an integrated light for its e-ink screen
Utterly simple to use ; Screen lighting is excellent ; Accessible price
Kindle Store offers more books at better prices ; Wi-Fi easy to forget
The Kobo Glo is an incredibly simple device, matching Amazon’s Kindle in its user-friendliness and gradual learning curve. It makes finding and buying books nearly seamless, although Amazon still has a slight edge in pricing and range of books. The Glo...
Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : Brian Heater (engadget.com)
Kobo Glo review: another illuminated e-reader lights up the market
More InfoHands-on with Kobo's Glo and Mini e-readersNook Simple Touch with GlowLight reviewAmazon Kindle Paperwhite reviewThere's nothing
Excellent front-light display ; Expandable storage ; Lightweight
Uninspired design ; Slightly cheap feel ; Pricier than the competition
Kobo's got a solid e-reader on its hands, but the company may have already missed the boat.
Nov, 2012
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