Amazon Kindle Scribe Tungsten
Score: 77/100
PocketBook Verse Pro Color
Score: 67/100Rankings
The Kindle Scribe 32 GB is a 10.2-inch e-ink reader with a high-resolution display and an integrated premium EMR pen, offering excellent battery life and waterproofing. Its drawbacks include an undisablable auto-rotation feature, screen flex under pressure, and lack of expandable storage. Best for readers and professionals who need robust note-taking on a large e-ink screen.
The PocketBook Verse Pro Color is a 6-inch color e-reader featuring a Kaleido 3 E-Ink panel, IPX8 waterproofing, and Bluetooth audio support. Its modest 1 GB RAM, limited color resolution, and lack of expandable storage keep it from competing with higher-end color readers. Best for commuters and travelers who want a pocket-sized, waterproof device for comics and audiobooks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.2 inchesbest | 6 inches | |
2,016 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 431 g | 349 gbest |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
— | 1 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.8 mmbest | 30 mm |
15 formatsbest | 12 formats |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(1) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10.2 inches | 6 inches |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | true | 5.4 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 431 g | 349 g |
Thickness (mm) | 5.8 mm | 30 mm |
Software(1) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 15 formats | 12 formats |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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Professional reviewers commend the Kindle Scribe for its large, high-resolution e-ink display, natural EMR pen, long battery life and seamless Amazon ecosystem integration, but they criticize the thick side bezels, non-disableable auto-rotation, and limited stylus customization, suggesting the device excels as a reading-and-note-taking hybrid yet falls short on software flexibility.
Consumers who have tried the device repeatedly highlight the natural feel of the pen and the spacious screen for PDFs and books, while recurring complaints focus on the auto-rotation behavior, occasional screen flex under pressure, and the lack of a visible pen battery indicator.
Professional reviewers appreciate the Verse Pro Color's ultra-compact size, solid build quality, and the addition of color to PocketBook's e-ink lineup, noting that the Kaleido 3 screen and Bluetooth audio make it a versatile choice for comics and audiobooks. However, they criticize the indented display, modest color resolution, and lack of expandable storage, suggesting it's a niche device that excels in portability rather than premium visual fidelity.
Direct consumer feedback is scarce, but the limited user commentary that exists mirrors expert sentiment, with users valuing the device's portability, waterproofing, and ability to play audiobooks, while occasionally mentioning concerns about the recessed screen and color sharpness.
