A glass whiteboard looks sharp, but the details catch buyers out. Ordinary magnets are too weak for it, it weighs far more than steel, and it costs more. Here is what to check before you buy a mobile one in Canada.
A magnetic glass whiteboard is tempered glass over a steel sheet. It resists stains and ghosting, but it needs rare-earth magnets, weighs more than steel and costs more. KS Products lists a 30 x 40 mobile glass board at $549.99 and the same-size steel board at $449.99. Choose glass for a clean look, steel for lower cost and everyday magnets.
What is a magnetic glass whiteboard?
A magnetic glass whiteboard is a tempered glass panel, painted or backed white, with a steel sheet behind it. The glass is the writing surface and the steel is what magnets grab. Some glass boards have no steel at all, so check that the spec says magnetic before you order.
The mobile board KS Products lists is double-sided and magnetic. It sits in an aluminum frame on a stand with 3 inch non-marking casters.
Do magnets stick to a glass whiteboard?
Yes, but only strong ones. The steel sits behind the glass, so a regular fridge magnet is often too weak.
Budget for a pack of rare-earth magnets with the board. A steel board holds ordinary magnets, so it needs no extra purchase.
Does a glass whiteboard stay cleaner than steel?
Glass is non-porous, so marker ink sits on top of the surface instead of soaking in. That is why glass boards resist stains and ghosting better than many traditional boards. A quality painted steel surface holds up well too, and Luxor describes the painted steel on its wall-mounted boards as ghosting-resistant. Cheaper melamine boards are the ones that wear out first, according to Viking’s whiteboard guide.
If you wipe a board daily and never want a faint shadow of old writing, glass has the edge. If you want a solid board and a lower price, steel is close.
How much more does a glass whiteboard cost?
On KS Products, the 30 x 40 mobile glass board is $549.99 and the same-size steel board is $449.99, a $100 gap (prices listed 9 November 2026). Retailer listings for the Luxor 30 x 40 steel board cite a 10-year warranty on the whiteboard surface.
Add the rare-earth magnets to the glass total. Compare both boards at the 30 x 40 steel board and the mobile magnetic glass board.
How heavy is a mobile glass whiteboard, and does it roll?
Glass is much heavier than steel at the same size. A Luxor 60 x 40 glass board is listed at 94 lb, and one Australian supplier puts a 1200 x 900 mm tempered glass board at 16 to 25 kg. Plan two people for moving and assembly, and check the route through doors, hallways and stairs.
Casters matter once it is built. The KS glass board rolls on 3 inch rollerblade-style casters with non-marking treads. Luxor’s spec sheet for the 30 x 40 steel board lists 2 inch casters, two with locking brakes, and a frame that stands 68 inches high and 36 inches wide.
Luxor says its glass boards meet ISTA 3A packaging standards, and the KS listing says the packaging resists shipping damage. Open the box and check the glass as soon as it arrives.
Which size of mobile whiteboard should you buy?
Pick the size by how many people read it and how far away they sit. A 30 x 40 board suits a desk, a small meeting room or a home office. Larger rooms need a wider writing surface.
Luxor makes its mobile glass boards in 30 x 40, 48 x 36 and 60 x 40. KS Products lists the 30 x 40 glass board in this category. Steel boards in the same category range from 36 x 24 to 96 x 40, so steel is the option if you need a different writing area. Browse all mobile magnetic whiteboards to compare sizes.
Should you choose glass or steel?
Decide with one question: how much do you value the look and the clean surface over the price and the magnets? The table sums it up.
| What you want | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanest surface, least ghosting | Glass | Non-porous, resists stains |
| Ordinary magnets that just work | Steel | Steel face holds regular magnets |
| Lowest price | Steel | $100 less at 30 x 40 |
| A modern look in a shared office | Glass | Smooth, glossy finish |
Choose glass if appearance and a spotless surface come first and you will buy rare-earth magnets.
Choose steel if you want a lower price, easy magnets and a lighter board to move. Either way, measure your doorway and room first, then pick your size.
