Kobo Glo

Kobo Glo
ManufacturerKobo Inc.
Product familyKobo eReader
TypeE-book reader
Operating systemKobo Firmware 4.38.23171 (05/11/2024)
CPU1 GHz
Storage2 GB microSD card
Removable storagemicroSD card slot
Display6 in diagonal,
16-level grayscale
1024 × 768
electronic paper
InputzForce Touchscreen
On-screen keyboard
Power3.7V 1200mAh
Dimensions114 x 157 x 10 mm
Mass6.5 oz (185 g)
PredecessorKobo Touch
SuccessorKobo Aura

The Kobo Glo is the fourth generation of Kobo eReader devices designed and marketed by Kobo Inc. It was revealed on 6 September 2012 and arrived at retail 14 October 2012 with a price of $129.99 USD/CAD.[1] It is the successor to the popular Kobo Touch was introduced alongside the Kobo Mini and Kobo Arc.[2] The Glo was succeeded in 2015 by the higher-resolution Glo HD, with 4GB built-in storage but no microSD removable storage.

  1. ^ Carnoy, David (2013-01-10). "Kobo Glo Review". cnet.com. CBS Media. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  2. ^ Fernandes, Sharon (2013-09-06). "Welcome the New Family of Devices: An eReader for everyone!". Kobo. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved 2014-05-24.