Nook Glowlight vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2

In this Good e-Reader Comparison Video we look at the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight and the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2. Today we look at magazines, eBooks and other content to give you a sense on how they compare directly against each other.

We also do a nighttime reading test on these two so you can see how the built in reading lights perform.

[TachiTekmo]

Thank you for this great comparison, guys! I've been stressing over which e-reader to purchase, and your hands-on demo has sold the Kindle Paperwhite! The only nit-pick I'd have, however, is the advertisements on Kindle. Surprised you didn't mention that. It's not a big deal, though: you only see it on the sleep screen, and as a small banner on the bottom of your Home screen. It never interferes with the actual reading experience, thank goodness!

[imacdvguy]

Great comparison guys. Much appreciated.

[amara]

Thanks for the comparison guys! Seeing these 2 side-by-side makes me feel better about my decision to upgrade to the Paperwhite from my Nook Simple Touch. Sorry B&N but Amazon built a superior product this time.

[brandonamor]

Thanks, this really helped me decide which one I really want to buy. I will probably get the nook though because altogether I like the look more, and I feel that buying it is getting more for your money, even though it is slightly less advanced.

[ZeNashB]

I would like to point out that even though B&N Store is limited to a few countries, they do have a much larger catalog. I have been frustrated by not being able to find older books on the Kindle store, especially in Sci-Fi and Philosophy categories, but the B&N store has everything, albeit for a higher price. But I dont care about a few dollars when I can read a great book without having to source a hard copy from a used book store.

[anniehokett]

thanks for the review. just the comparison i was looking for!

[AnHeC]

When you convert epub into mobi using calibre, and read it on kindle, is all the chapter info kept? Are chapters still listed to help you navigate around a book?

[gurkaran]

If I'm using it just for science textbooks, which one is better?

[Zorwan]

Goddamn Peter, you have 11 Kindles?!!! Wth? :)

[AniiAkus]

thank you so much guys, that was really helpful. 

[joannaking]

I have the nook and my brother has his kindle paper. I actually enjoy my nook more than his. I'm using it for simple reading. You don't notice the things you're talking about. And yes you can purchase books from the device. I absolutely love mine. Can't go wrong with the nook.

[futurebushneck]

Love my Kindle I've had the new paperwhite for about 2 months now and go everywhere with it. One problem I am seeing is I'm having to charge my battery almost every day. But I do read a lot ! Maybe that's why ?

[kostisoutback]

Great job guys. Now my question. I am using kindle apps to read books on my Mac and iphone. Now, i tried it on iPad and really didn't like it. What about the nook? Can i buy nook glowlight and still read my books? 

[mihaipan]

Hi, i enjoyed your reviews for some time now. I need to choose between these two readers and i'd appreciate your help, is the kindle better for night reading? what about all-around daylight in the sun reading and pdf reading ? Also does paperwhite 2 mean the 2013 or 2014 model ?

[HolidayGolightlyify]

I have a 36 MB book in pdf file format. If I convert it to Kindle file using e.g. Calibre, will Kindle Paperwhite be struggling with it as well?

[xvengerx]

Curious what's the best ereader for outside in full sunlight.
Thanks

[irundc]

as far as textbooks go for college which store would have the bigger selection and better price?

[arkfoundation]

I would like to point out that the nook has a way better build quality than the kindle

[jonathanrogenes]

That it think was a little harsh, use kindle if you want I just like the glow light more.

[leopoldbirkholm]

Goodereader a question on the Nook Glowlight: can I load other e-pub on it, like if I buy from a Swedish store and get a e-book? And if so, is there only 512 MB of memory for other books outside of the Noble ecosystem?