Amazon Kindle Colorsoft
Score: 83/100
PocketBook Verse Pro
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB is a 7-inch color e-reader featuring a vivid Colorsoft display and up to eight weeks of battery life. It trades off premium features like wireless charging and larger storage for a lower price. Ideal for readers who prioritize color content and portability.
The PocketBook Verse Pro is a compact 6-inch waterproof e-reader featuring a sharp 300 PPI E Ink Carta HD display with SMARTlight and 16 GB of storage. Its trade-offs include a modest processor, limited RAM, and no expandable storage. Best suited for travelers and readers who value format flexibility and durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inchesbest | 6 inches | |
1,344 hoursbest | 720 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 213 g | 186 gbest |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
1 GBbest | 0.5 GB | |
— | 1,500 mAhbest | |
— | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 1344 hours | 720 hours |
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 1 GB | 0.5 GB |
Processor | Dual-core MediaTek | Dual-core |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7 inches | 6 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1264x1680 pixels | 1072x1448 pixels |
Panel Type | E Ink Kaleido 3 | E Ink Carta HD |
Front Light Type | Warm Light | SMARTlight |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 213 g | 186 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 7.6×127.5×176.8 mm mm | 181×29×133 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB for its vivid Colorsoft screen, fast page turns, and impressive eight-week battery life, positioning it as a solid upgrade for graphic-heavy content. However, they criticize the modest 16 GB storage and the omission of premium features like wireless charging and auto-adjusting front light.
Everyday users consistently praise the device's bright, paper-like color display, long battery endurance, and Audible Bluetooth support, often calling it the best investment for their reading habits.
“It's the best investment I've made for my reading”
Professional reviewers praise the Verse Pro's stunning 300 PPI screen, pocket-friendly ergonomics with physical buttons, and its open format support that avoids vendor lock-in. They note the device's solid waterproofing and long battery life, but criticize the absence of expandable storage, the indented screen surface, and the modest processor/RAM that can feel sluggish against newer rivals.
Everyday users consistently commend the lightweight feel, sharp display, and month-long battery endurance, especially for travel and poolside reading. Recurring complaints focus on the fixed 16 GB storage, occasional software lag, and the indented screen that can gather dust.
