Do the Nook GlowLight 4 and Nook GlowLight 4e use the same screensaver size?

The Nook GlowLight 4 needs a 1072 x 1448 pixel screensaver and the Nook GlowLight 4e needs 758 x 1024. They do not share a panel, so one image cannot fit both — export each separately.

Which has the sharper screen?

The Nook GlowLight 4, at 300 ppi against 212 ppi. That gap is visible in thin linework and small type: the denser panel holds detail the other one softens, so an intricate image should be simplified before it goes on the lower-density screen.

Which should I size for if I own both?

Keep two files. Sizing for one and scaling it to the other reintroduces exactly the softness you avoided by cropping precisely in the first place. Export at 1072 x 1448 for the Nook GlowLight 4 and 758 x 1024 for the Nook GlowLight 4e.

Nook GlowLight 4 vs Nook GlowLight 4e

The Nook GlowLight 4 needs 1072 × 1448 px and the Nook GlowLight 4e needs 758 × 1024 px. They do not share a panel, so one image cannot fit both. Density differs too: 300 ppi against 212 ppi.

A single letter separates these names, and nothing else about them advertises that the screens differ — same 6-inch body, same brand, same year, sold alongside each other. But Barnes & Noble cut the panel to reach the 4e's lower price, and it is the largest screen difference between two similarly named e-readers anywhere in this range.

Specifications Side by Side

Screen specifications for the Nook GlowLight 4 and the Nook GlowLight 4e
	Nook GlowLight 4	Nook GlowLight 4e
Screensaver size	1072 × 1448 px	758 × 1024 px
Screen size	6-inch	6-inch
Pixel density	300 ppi	212 ppi
Aspect ratio	1:1.35	1:1.35
Panel	Greyscale e-ink	Greyscale e-ink
Manufacturer	Barnes & Noble	Barnes & Noble

The bottom line: Check which one you own before you export anything. The GlowLight 4's image is one of the most portable files you can make, fitting six-inch Kindles and Kobo Claras as well. The 4e's fits the Kobo Nia and nothing else. At 212 ppi the 4e also needs a different kind of picture, not just a different size — bold shapes and strong contrast, because fine linework breaks up at that density.

Choosing an Image for Each

Nook GlowLight 4

The GlowLight 4 uses the same 1072 x 1448 panel as the 6-inch Kindles and Kobo Claras, so images made for those devices transfer directly. Do not confuse it with the cheaper GlowLight 4e, which is the same physical size but a much lower-resolution screen.

Nook GlowLight 4 screensaver size →

Nook GlowLight 4e

Despite the name, the 4e is not a 4. Barnes & Noble cut the screen to 758 x 1024 at 212 ppi to hit a lower price, so it shares a panel with the Kobo Nia rather than with the GlowLight 4. At this density fine detail and small text look soft — favour bold shapes and strong contrast.

Nook GlowLight 4e screensaver size →

Setting a Screensaver on Either Device

Both models use the same procedure, so whichever you own, the steps are identical once the image is the right size.

The procedure

Nook GlowLight models include a screensaver setting in the device's own settings menu. Copy your resized images into the screensaver folder over USB, then pick that folder in settings.

Resize the image. Size the image to your Nook's exact screen resolution using the resizer above, then download it.
Connect the Nook by USB. Plug the Nook into your computer so it appears as a removable drive.
Copy images into the screensaver folder. Open the screensavers folder on the Nook drive, create a subfolder for your images if you want them grouped, and copy the files across. Then safely eject.
Select it in settings. On the Nook, open the screensaver setting and choose the folder you copied your images into.

Nook GlowLight 4 vs Nook GlowLight 4e FAQ

Do the Nook GlowLight 4 and Nook GlowLight 4e use the same screensaver size?: The Nook GlowLight 4 needs a 1072 x 1448 pixel screensaver and the Nook GlowLight 4e needs 758 x 1024. They do not share a panel, so one image cannot fit both — export each separately.
Which has the sharper screen?: The Nook GlowLight 4, at 300 ppi against 212 ppi. That gap is visible in thin linework and small type: the denser panel holds detail the other one softens, so an intricate image should be simplified before it goes on the lower-density screen.
Is the setup process different?: No. Both are Barnes & Noble devices using the same method. Nook GlowLight models include a screensaver setting in the device's own settings menu. Copy your resized images into the screensaver folder over USB, then pick that folder in settings.
Which should I size for if I own both?: Keep two files. Sizing for one and scaling it to the other reintroduces exactly the softness you avoided by cropping precisely in the first place. Export at 1072 x 1448 for the Nook GlowLight 4 and 758 x 1024 for the Nook GlowLight 4e.

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