PocketBook Basic Lux 4
Score: 75/100
Amazon Kindle Matcha
Score: 72/100Rankings
The PocketBook Basic Lux 4 is an entry-level 6-inch e-reader offering a crisp front-lit display, ultra-light build and expandable storage. Its fixed frontlight, limited Wi-Fi band and modest RAM are notable compromises. Best suited for budget-conscious readers who value portability and long battery life.
The Like-New Kindle 16 GB is the lightest and most compact Kindle model, offering a 6-inch display with higher contrast and faster page turns. Its trade-offs include modest storage, lack of expandable memory, and limited connectivity features. Ideal for users who prioritize portability and quick reading over advanced features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest | |
— | 1,008 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 155 gbest | 158 g |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
212 ppibest | — | |
0.5 GBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 mmbest | 8.13 mm |
25 formatsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 4 (2.4 GHz) | Wi-Fi |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 155 g | 158 g |
Thickness (mm) | 8 mm | 8.13 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers characterize the Basic Lux 4 as a basic yet functional e-reader that delivers crisp 212 PPI text, excellent eye comfort and ultra-lightweight portability at a very affordable price, while noting drawbacks such as fixed front-light brightness and lack of warm-light.
Everyday users consistently praise the device's feather-light build, long-lasting battery, front-lit readability and microSD expansion, but complain about screen flickering, ghosting in dark mode, and the absence of adjustable warm light.
