KA1 light compared to early releases of Kobo Glo

Uschiekid · 12-27-2017, 08:25 PM

Just wondering if anyone with Kobo Aura One has an early Kobo Glo to compare the front light with. More particularly, the lowest brightness level on each.

A little background....
I haven't had any real justification to buy a new ereader, since mine is working 5 years on, pretty much as well as day 1 (especially as I haven't updated the firmware in 2 years

). But I realised I have a whole bunch of unused gift cards for Indigo/Chapters that would mean I could get a nice large KA1 without splashing out.

I have wanted a waterproof ereader since the first H2O, love the idea of a big screen for reading at home, and like the idea of adjustment levels of the blue-ness of the light, BUT! It's really important to me that the lowest setting for the front light is VERY low. My Kobo Glo was a bit disappointing in that respect as when I am having insomnia, it wakes me up more. I have incredibly sensitive eyes and am prone to migraines, so the low setting can't really be too dull imo.

I will eventually make it to my local chapters, but as I injured my foot and can't wear shoes/boots, plus there are mountains of snow outside, it might be awhile before I make it there. So if anyone has those two devices (particularly the original glo that people complained was too bright), I'd appreciate a comparison sooner than I can make it in person.

robko · 12-27-2017, 10:16 PM

This should be pretty much a release day Glo vs Aura One. Both set to 1% and night lighting OFF on the KA1.

ZodWallop · 12-27-2017, 11:07 PM

Something to consider: even if the light is too bright, changing the color will make it easier on your eyes.

Uschiekid · 12-28-2017, 08:47 AM

@robko
Thanks! That shows it very clearly....looks like a huge improvement for me.

and as you say ZodWallop, the ability to change the colour tone should help as well.

Looks like all is in favour of a brand shiny new KA1. Too bad chapters left it off their boxing day sales :-p

CatherineStewart · 12-29-2017, 09:44 AM

What you want is exactly WHY I upgraded from my older (but mint condition Glo) to the KA1. I read mostly in bed at night and the light was way too bright. Although my Glo was in amazing working condition I forked over the cash for the KA1 just for it's lower light setting and color changing ability (oh how I love the warm Amber glow of its light at night -- so much easier to read). And the overdrive function is an incredible added bonus. I now rarely pay for books and just borrow them all from my local library right onto my kobo with no side loading (who has time for that)?

You won't be dieaponted. I say go for it!

Uschiekid · 12-30-2017, 06:02 PM

Thanks Catherine for your input!

Sounds like it'll make a real difference for my night-time reading, which, like you, is when I read the most....the other time being in the bath (with my phone which is waterproof, but well, not e-ink...). And I do borrow from Overdrive a lot, so it seems to be win-win-win. Thanks!

Now I'm getting super excited at the idea of a new ereader :-D

challe232 · 12-30-2017, 09:16 PM

My Glo years back was so blue and bright even at 1%.. I don't have it anymore but it was my biggest concern.. (was launch unit too).

CatherineStewart · 01-05-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Uschiekid

Thanks Catherine for your input!

Sounds like it'll make a real difference for my night-time reading, which, like you, is when I read the most....the other time being in the bath (with my phone which is waterproof, but well, not e-ink...). And I do borrow from Overdrive a lot, so it seems to be win-win-win. Thanks!

Now I'm getting super excited at the idea of a new ereader :-D

I think you will love it. If night reading is why you want then with the change in light you will be pleasantly surprised. I always read on the lowest setting and turn it quite orange and I can read for hours in pitch black very comfortably. It's super nice. I also love the bigger screen AND the overdrive functionally is awesome and almost flawless (I use Libby app on my phone attached to two library accounts and I can easily flip back and forth between my libraries and borrow multiple books from my phone) then simply hit sync on my kobo and voila! I will never side load a book ever again. I've had my KA1 over a year now and not one issue. Enjoy

12-27-2017, 08:25 PM	#1
Uschiekid Tenrec Posts: 724 Karma: 1076988 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kobo Aura One, Kobo Glo	KA1 light compared to early releases of Kobo Glo Just wondering if anyone with Kobo Aura One has an early Kobo Glo to compare the front light with. More particularly, the lowest brightness level on each. A little background.... I haven't had any real justification to buy a new ereader, since mine is working 5 years on, pretty much as well as day 1 (especially as I haven't updated the firmware in 2 years ). But I realised I have a whole bunch of unused gift cards for Indigo/Chapters that would mean I could get a nice large KA1 without splashing out. I have wanted a waterproof ereader since the first H2O, love the idea of a big screen for reading at home, and like the idea of adjustment levels of the blue-ness of the light, BUT! It's really important to me that the lowest setting for the front light is VERY low. My Kobo Glo was a bit disappointing in that respect as when I am having insomnia, it wakes me up more. I have incredibly sensitive eyes and am prone to migraines, so the low setting can't really be too dull imo. I will eventually make it to my local chapters, but as I injured my foot and can't wear shoes/boots, plus there are mountains of snow outside, it might be awhile before I make it there. So if anyone has those two devices (particularly the original glo that people complained was too bright), I'd appreciate a comparison sooner than I can make it in person.

12-27-2017, 10:16 PM	#2
robko Wizard Posts: 2,454 Karma: 5469320 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	This should be pretty much a release day Glo vs Aura One. Both set to 1% and night lighting OFF on the KA1. Attached Thumbnails

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ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,478 Karma: 111164374 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	Something to consider: even if the light is too bright, changing the color will make it easier on your eyes.

12-28-2017, 08:47 AM	#4
Uschiekid Tenrec Posts: 724 Karma: 1076988 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kobo Aura One, Kobo Glo	@robko Thanks! That shows it very clearly....looks like a huge improvement for me. and as you say ZodWallop, the ability to change the colour tone should help as well. Looks like all is in favour of a brand shiny new KA1. Too bad chapters left it off their boxing day sales :-p

12-29-2017, 09:44 AM	#5
CatherineStewart Mom, Wife, Reader! Posts: 235 Karma: 530706 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura One	What you want is exactly WHY I upgraded from my older (but mint condition Glo) to the KA1. I read mostly in bed at night and the light was way too bright. Although my Glo was in amazing working condition I forked over the cash for the KA1 just for it's lower light setting and color changing ability (oh how I love the warm Amber glow of its light at night -- so much easier to read). And the overdrive function is an incredible added bonus. I now rarely pay for books and just borrow them all from my local library right onto my kobo with no side loading (who has time for that)? You won't be dieaponted. I say go for it!

12-30-2017, 06:02 PM	#6
Uschiekid Tenrec Posts: 724 Karma: 1076988 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kobo Aura One, Kobo Glo	Thanks Catherine for your input! Sounds like it'll make a real difference for my night-time reading, which, like you, is when I read the most....the other time being in the bath (with my phone which is waterproof, but well, not e-ink...). And I do borrow from Overdrive a lot, so it seems to be win-win-win. Thanks! Now I'm getting super excited at the idea of a new ereader :-D

12-30-2017, 09:16 PM	#7
challe232 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 14718 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: Kindle Voyage	My Glo years back was so blue and bright even at 1%.. I don't have it anymore but it was my biggest concern.. (was launch unit too).

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