I love my Kindle. It has improved my reading habits a thousand percent. I have a 7th generation model and have no real need to get an updated one. As I advance in years my eyes are not as strong as they were and the feature which allows you to expand the text has made reading more pleasant and less on of strain I'd experience with physical books. I was hesitant to buy an e-reader and thought that the novelty would eventually wear off and I'd return to physical books. But I soon found that having a library at your disposal, as opposed to lugging around one book, made it all the more appealing. The storage space is impressive. I'd say that more than half of my current library are freebies I found, mostly public domain books, but some that were surprising. I feel a bit like a traitor for abandoning physical books but reading is reading. Since I bought it about six years ago I don't think that a day has gone by that I have not read to some extent. This is the best thing I've bought in a long time. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Forget those prejudices of physical and digital. If it makes you enthusiastic about reading it is a good thing.
I have the Nook GW4 and love it, however, I have to give kudos as this is a really well-balanced comparison review. I think the reasons given pros/cons for each device are spot on.
A web browser might not be so important for fiction, but nonfiction books sometimes include linked references to articles on the web. Actually, even Neal Shusterman's Unwind series included links to articles that he quoted to make his dystopia seem more plausible. A web browser also comes in handy for looking up information on Wikipedia, a feature that Kindle provides and Nook doesn't. For these reasons, I normally consider not having a web browser a deal breaker.
Actually, I think the glare is something a lot of people will notice. I enjoy my Paperwhite, but I LOVE the sunken screens. They are MUCH easier to read on. For reference, I'm 52--the glare makes a huge difference in how long I can read. I'm also one of those people who take my ereader everywhere, so I appreciate the smaller footprint. In fact, I miss the Kobo mini :)
The "killer" feature for me is Amazon's WhisperSync. I can send myself a doc (i.e. an ebook), read it on my Kindle, my phone, my iPad, etc., and it all syncs up seamlessly between devices. I hope B&N and other ereaders can keep pushing Amazon to add new features, though. There needs to be a color Kindle ASAP.
I can read my NookBook on my phone-LOVE my Nook-he isn’t taking into consideration the screen protector-idk how ms y times I’ve dropped my Nooks-no problems -
I was on Nook and now I'm on Kindle Paper White. I miss having the physical page turn button/ridge that the Nook has, which allow me to turn page without having to lift my finger. I especially loved an old model of a non-glow Nook that had raised ridges on both sides for turning pages. I really like the tactile feeling of pushing that raised ridge to turn pages. The big turn off of either e-Reader is that it's impossible to see clearly charts, diagrams, etc.
Thanks for this quality coverage. This Nook actually looks like a great 10-year update for my 2012 Simple Touch. Sharper screen, good frontlight, USB-C, same compact format with page turn buttons. Only problem is B&N won't sell me one in Australia!
I think B&N will make a larger version sooner or later, so I'll wait. This Glowlight 4 looks like one of Kindle's earlier version, with buttons on both sides.
I left Nook after I couldn’t get a new charger for my Nook Color. That imho was the best Nook device. The Nook still has better glare protection and sharper letters for long term reading. The Kindle has many more options for text and feels more bookish to me. It’s much more fluid and I don’t have a lag or refresh issue. With all that said, I’ve gone with the best of all worlds and have an iPad mini that has kindle, nook, Apple, and audible apps which is a well rounded reading experience.
I loved the first gen kindle with the side buttons. They made the mistake of doing away with them. That’s why I’m going with the nook. I also love the smaller size. Much more convenient. I’m just hoping that the nook comes with a screen lock that can disable the touch screen when I’m reading.
I am thinking of making the switch from my glowlight 3 to a Kindle paperwhite. I like that with Kindle I could read my borrowed Library books on it too.
If both screens are 300 ppi that means the paper white has more pixels to fill it’s larger screen. The better contrast on the glow light has nothing to do with 300ppi and screen size.
I have 5 kindles including paperwhite, each for an specific language I read. Found that Amazon Kindle in the USA do not sell many books sold at Kindle Spain or UK. But Barnes and Noble does for their Nook. It arrived today, it is complicated to set the Nook, too many unwanted samples, could not find the ebook I just bought. Kindles are easier and friendlier. But if Amazon dosent allow USA residents to shop Kindles outside, I had to get the Nook .
I have a nook and I don’t hear any noice while using the bottoms. Plus, it is easier to borrow books from the library than the Kindle. Also, since I don’t touch the screen as much, it keeps it cleaner. Finally, I can go to my local Barns and Noble store if I have an issue or concern. I have a Kindle Oasis and it freezes sometimes.
In terms of the diversity of the library, is B&N better? I have a paperwhite and I am finding it really hard to get the book I want. Since I don't live in any of the location where the service is enabled, I can't access kindle unlimited and not all books are available to purchase. But I see B&N having a wider range of ebooks ready to purchase. Has someone faced the same issue? Please help me out
Yes, but you will need to download the book from Google Play to your computer, connect your Nook e-reader to your computer using a cable, and then move the book from your computer to your Nook e-reader via the Adobe Digital Edition. It is a cumbersome process, but it works. It's called side loading.
Great comparison! Thanks! I have a question. Did you happen to do a “pocket test” offline to see how the new Paperwhite feels in a standard male pair of pants vs either the Nook or previous Kindle 2018 model? My wife bought me a refurbished PW 2018 model with 32 Gig for our anniversary/Christmas gift so I’m not in the market now for the new model but the bigger screen worries me a bit. I like the few times I’ve left the house I can stick my kindle in my pocket (even with a case) and it feels fine. Will the 6.8 model do ok in pockets? What about with or without a case on it? Thanks!
Thank you! I actually did do a pocket test and found that the new Paperwhite definitely does not fit in a standard male pair of pants, especially with a case on. The Nook and all other Kindles (aside from the Oasis) do fit though it may be uncomfortable. If you like the pocket-friendliness, then the PW 2018 is perfect!
@@FaizAly thanks a lot for the quick response! I do like the smaller screen pocket friendliness so I’ll stick with the 2018 version. Have a good new year!
One argument for the nook if you are not already storing all your books there would be it’s much easier to handle for folks with arthritis. It’s also more user friendly for older folks in my opinion.
I had purchase a glow light back in 2017 and it just got stepped on so im on the hunt for a new ereader. I really loved my nook and wish the new one didnt have the the buttons. Can i transfer my nook books over to a kindle?
I read both Nook and Kindle books. When you said that you can hear the Nook buttons then I knew that was not for me. That sound would annoy me with every page turn. Thanks for the review.
You can still tap the silent screen to turn pages. You can just use the buttons to long press and double tap to do other functions, like chapter skip or fast turn.
I have an original Paperwhite and am in the market for a new device. Does the new paper white screen have the same feel as the old model or does the glass feel more like a smart phone screen?
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I love my Kindle. It has improved my reading habits a thousand percent. I have a 7th generation model and have no real need to get an updated one. As I advance in years my eyes are not as strong as they were and the feature which allows you to expand the text has made reading more pleasant and less on of strain I'd experience with physical books. I was hesitant to buy an e-reader and thought that the novelty would eventually wear off and I'd return to physical books. But I soon found that having a library at your disposal, as opposed to lugging around one book, made it all the more appealing. The storage space is impressive. I'd say that more than half of my current library are freebies I found, mostly public domain books, but some that were surprising. I feel a bit like a traitor for abandoning physical books but reading is reading. Since I bought it about six years ago I don't think that a day has gone by that I have not read to some extent. This is the best thing I've bought in a long time. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Forget those prejudices of physical and digital. If it makes you enthusiastic about reading it is a good thing.
I have the Nook GW4 and love it, however, I have to give kudos as this is a really well-balanced comparison review. I think the reasons given pros/cons for each device are spot on.
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A web browser might not be so important for fiction, but nonfiction books sometimes include linked references to articles on the web. Actually, even Neal Shusterman's Unwind series included links to articles that he quoted to make his dystopia seem more plausible. A web browser also comes in handy for looking up information on Wikipedia, a feature that Kindle provides and Nook doesn't. For these reasons, I normally consider not having a web browser a deal breaker.
That’s actually a great point I never considered!
Only commenting because I just started the Unwind series, and I'm loving it.
Actually, I think the glare is something a lot of people will notice. I enjoy my Paperwhite, but I LOVE the sunken screens. They are MUCH easier to read on. For reference, I'm 52--the glare makes a huge difference in how long I can read. I'm also one of those people who take my ereader everywhere, so I appreciate the smaller footprint. In fact, I miss the Kobo mini :)
i get distracted a lot by the glare which disrupts my reading, so maybe the gw4 is better for me
Get a matte screen protector. It looks so much better than the actual screen
I personally like smaller devices, so I’m tempted to get this new Nook!
The "killer" feature for me is Amazon's WhisperSync. I can send myself a doc (i.e. an ebook), read it on my Kindle, my phone, my iPad, etc., and it all syncs up seamlessly between devices. I hope B&N and other ereaders can keep pushing Amazon to add new features, though. There needs to be a color Kindle ASAP.
WhisperSync is an amazing feature indeed. And I agree, a color Kindle really needs to happen!
I can read my NookBook on my phone-LOVE my Nook-he isn’t taking into consideration the screen protector-idk how ms y times I’ve dropped my Nooks-no problems -
I have both in my family-- I prefer the Nook's sunken screen and the smaller size. The backlight system on the Nook is SOOO good.
I was on Nook and now I'm on Kindle Paper White. I miss having the physical page turn button/ridge that the Nook has, which allow me to turn page without having to lift my finger. I especially loved an old model of a non-glow Nook that had raised ridges on both sides for turning pages. I really like the tactile feeling of pushing that raised ridge to turn pages.
The big turn off of either e-Reader is that it's impossible to see clearly charts, diagrams, etc.
Thanks for this quality coverage.
This Nook actually looks like a great 10-year update for my 2012 Simple Touch. Sharper screen, good frontlight, USB-C, same compact format with page turn buttons. Only problem is B&N won't sell me one in Australia!
Dude, they won't even sell their ebooks to me in Indonesia. smh.
Nook doesn't ship internationally but goodereader ships them out for them internationally hope that helps
I think B&N will make a larger version sooner or later, so I'll wait. This Glowlight 4 looks like one of Kindle's earlier version, with buttons on both sides.
Is the nook as compatible with Libby/overdrive as the kindle is? Can I download library books directly to the nook?
I left Nook after I couldn’t get a new charger for my Nook Color. That imho was the best Nook device. The Nook still has better glare protection and sharper letters for long term reading. The Kindle has many more options for text and feels more bookish to me. It’s much more fluid and I don’t have a lag or refresh issue.
With all that said, I’ve gone with the best of all worlds and have an iPad mini that has kindle, nook, Apple, and audible apps which is a well rounded reading experience.
I loved the first gen kindle with the side buttons. They made the mistake of doing away with them. That’s why I’m going with the nook. I also love the smaller size. Much more convenient. I’m just hoping that the nook comes with a screen lock that can disable the touch screen when I’m reading.
Sold my Paperwhite for this reason: you loose 30 seconds each time for accidental touching the screen, to reposition of last row you were reading
The glow light seems more composable is size and looks to the new standard kindle. 6 inch screen and no extra flush screen.
I'm more interested in how it would compare to the cheap regular Kindle
I am thinking of making the switch from my glowlight 3 to a Kindle paperwhite. I like that with Kindle I could read my borrowed Library books on it too.
If both screens are 300 ppi that means the paper white has more pixels to fill it’s larger screen. The better contrast on the glow light has nothing to do with 300ppi and screen size.
I’m really a fan of the X-ray feature which Amazon features on their devices, and they offer a larger library than B&N
I absolutely love X-ray!
I have the nook glow light 4 and I don’t regret it!!!
Does nook have dark mode ?
I have 5 kindles including paperwhite, each for an specific language I read.
Found that Amazon Kindle in the USA do not sell many books sold at Kindle Spain or UK.
But Barnes and Noble does for their Nook.
It arrived today, it is complicated to set the Nook, too many unwanted samples, could not find the ebook I just bought.
Kindles are easier and friendlier.
But if Amazon dosent allow USA residents to shop Kindles outside, I had to get the Nook .
I have used both in the past and at least for older ones i much prefer the button based page navigation on the nook
Love this comparison video! Excited to see the Kobo Sage review
I have a nook and I don’t hear any noice while using the bottoms. Plus, it is easier to borrow books from the library than the Kindle. Also, since I don’t touch the screen as much, it keeps it cleaner. Finally, I can go to my local Barns and Noble store if I have an issue or concern. I have a Kindle Oasis and it freezes sometimes.
Thanks for this. Am invested in booth Nook and Kindle, but I need a newer Nook as the battery on the old one seems to be on the fritz.
In terms of the diversity of the library, is B&N better?
I have a paperwhite and I am finding it really hard to get the book I want. Since I don't live in any of the location where the service is enabled, I can't access kindle unlimited and not all books are available to purchase.
But I see B&N having a wider range of ebooks ready to purchase.
Has someone faced the same issue?
Please help me out
Does the nook take an external memory card?
Which one am I able to move my purchased iBooks (Apple Books) to the other device? Kindle or Nook?
Unfortunately neither. Apple Books can only be read on Apple Books only
This video helped me make my decision, thanks man!
Is google play an option on the nook? I have noticed a few books I really want to read are not available in the nook library
Yes, but you will need to download the book from Google Play to your computer, connect your Nook e-reader to your computer using a cable, and then move the book from your computer to your Nook e-reader via the Adobe Digital Edition. It is a cumbersome process, but it works. It's called side loading.
Great comparison! Thanks!
I have a question. Did you happen to do a “pocket test” offline to see how the new Paperwhite feels in a standard male pair of pants vs either the Nook or previous Kindle 2018 model?
My wife bought me a refurbished PW 2018 model with 32 Gig for our anniversary/Christmas gift so I’m not in the market now for the new model but the bigger screen worries me a bit. I like the few times I’ve left the house I can stick my kindle in my pocket (even with a case) and it feels fine. Will the 6.8 model do ok in pockets? What about with or without a case on it?
Thanks!
Thank you! I actually did do a pocket test and found that the new Paperwhite definitely does not fit in a standard male pair of pants, especially with a case on. The Nook and all other Kindles (aside from the Oasis) do fit though it may be uncomfortable.
If you like the pocket-friendliness, then the PW 2018 is perfect!
@@FaizAly thanks a lot for the quick response! I do like the smaller screen pocket friendliness so I’ll stick with the 2018 version.
Have a good new year!
Can anyone tell me if you can play games like sudoku and solitaire on the kindle paperwhite??
Can you download your nook books to the kindle?? I need a new eReader and trying to decide on which one I want. Thank you
You cannot download Nook books onto the Kindle. I personally think the Kindle is the best choice for most readers
One argument for the nook if you are not already storing all your books there would be it’s much easier to handle for folks with arthritis. It’s also more user friendly for older folks in my opinion.
Can Nook display the cover of a book being read on the screen in sleep mode?
Unfortunately not
I had purchase a glow light back in 2017 and it just got stepped on so im on the hunt for a new ereader. I really loved my nook and wish the new one didnt have the the buttons. Can i transfer my nook books over to a kindle?
The nook does have android and you can install third party apps on it.
I will stick with my paperwhite!
I read both Nook and Kindle books. When you said that you can hear the Nook buttons then I knew that was not for me. That sound would annoy me with every page turn. Thanks for the review.
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You can still tap the silent screen to turn pages. You can just use the buttons to long press and double tap to do other functions, like chapter skip or fast turn.
Excellent review. You nailed it bro. Thanks.
I'll stick to my Kindle, no hassle in downloading book which is direct from the device
The Kindle is definitely way superior in my opinion
BTW Nook just came out with a pink and White model. Very beautiful. Screen more crisp and readable
I will have to check it out!
I love the look! Mine should've arrived today. I guess the post office is late. :(
Who out there is using an e-ink web browser? Do they like torturing themselves?
Can’t do small 6-inch screens. Paperwhite it is for me
Well that didn't more than 2 min to tell which one you preferred
So hard to believe that nook still makes products
Why?
I have a very old nook without a light. Can you tell me if I can read a glowlight in bed without disturbing other sleepers (kids or husband)?
Hi! You can definitely read a glowlight without disturbing other sleepers as you can adjust the brightness level!
@@FaizAly thanks!
I have an original Paperwhite and am in the market for a new device. Does the new paper white screen have the same feel as the old model or does the glass feel more like a smart phone screen?
It’s very much matte, not like a smart phone at all. The screen just feels smoother than the previous ones
paperwhite's screen is plastic. Only the oasis has a glass screen.
You didn't cover the user interface. I HATE the latest Kindle OS. Older gen models were far more intuitive.
Great video!
The only thing that I hate about kindle paperwhite is my anime comic books are not colorized.