PocketBook Basic Lux 4
Score: 75/100
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB features a 7-inch glare-free front-lit display, higher contrast ratio and fast page turns, delivering up to 12 weeks of battery life. It lacks water resistance and expandable storage, which may limit durability and content capacity. Ideal for readers who want a reliable, affordable e-ink device with strong battery performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inches | 7 inchesbest | |
— | 2,016 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 155 gbest | 213.2 g |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
212 ppibest | — | |
0.5 GBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 mm | 7.9 mmbest |
25 formatsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(1) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 6 inches | 7 inches |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 4 (2.4 GHz) | Wi-Fi |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 155 g | 213.2 g |
Thickness (mm) | 8 mm | 7.9 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.
