PocketBookE-reader

PocketBook InkPad Color 3

Name: PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Brand: PocketBook

PocketBook InkPad Color 3 is an e-reader released in 2023. Key specs: screen size 7.8″, pixel density 300 ppi, screen technology E Ink Kaleido 3, warm light (adjustable colour temperature).

8.5Score

Screen9.6

Comfort & build5.2

Battery8.4

Features6.8

price range$270–340Reference price converted from EUR

Full specifications

Year: 2023
Type: E-reader
Brand: PocketBook
Popularity: #16 of 151
Model numbers: PocketBook InkPad Color 3

7.8″Screen size

300 ppiPixel density

E Ink Kaleido 3Screen technology

YesWarm light (adjustable colour temperature)

YesPhysical page-turn buttons

32 GBStorage

2,900 mAhBattery capacity

270 gWeight

Spec guide

How it ranks among e-readers

Spec guide

Screen size · 7.8″Top 36%Pixel density · 300 ppiTop 35%Storage · 32 GBTop 48%Battery capacity · 2,900 mAhTop 38%Weight · 270 gBottom 32%

Compared with every model of this kind in the catalog.

compared with other e-readers

Why is InkPad Color 3 a good choice?

Battery capacity: 2,900 mAhbetter than 82% of e-readers

Screen size: 7.8″better than 90% of e-readers

Weak points

Weight: 270 gworse than 89% of e-readers

In rankings

#29Best e-readers and e-ink tablets right now #20Best e-readers #15Best colour e-readers #15Sharpest screens (highest ppi)#30Best value for money #8Sharpest colour screens #4Best e-reader screens #19Best battery #11Best e-readers from $250 to $400 #1Best PocketBook e-readers

Specifications

Full specifications

Screen

Screen size: 7.8″
Resolution: 1872 × 1404
Pixel density: 300 ppi
Screen technology: E Ink Kaleido 3
Colour screen: Yes
Colour pixel density: 150 ppi
Grey levels: 16
Touchscreen: Yes
Front light: Yes
Warm light (adjustable colour temperature): Yes

Design

Weight: 270 g
Width: 134 mm
Height: 189 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Physical page-turn buttons: Yes
Colours: Grey

Battery

Battery capacity: 2,900 mAh
USB-C: Yes

Storage

Storage: 32 GB

Pen & notes

Pen support (handwriting): No

Software & books

Platform: Own Linux-based system
Operating system: Linux
Google Play apps: No
Built-in bookstore: PocketBook Store
Supported formats: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, DJVU, CBZ, CBR, DOCX, DOC, RTF, TXT, HTML, CHM, PRC
EPUB support: Yes
Text-to-speech: Yes
Audiobooks / audio playback: Yes