PocketBook Basic Lux 4
Score: 69/100
Kobo Libra Colour
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Kobo Libra Colour is a 7-inch colour E-Ink e-reader with a larger screen, 32 GB storage, physical page-turn buttons, and optional stylus support. Battery life is shorter than monochrome rivals and storage cannot be expanded. It appeals to manga enthusiasts and note-takers who want colour and a bigger display.
The PocketBook Basic Lux 4 is an entry-level 6-inch e-reader with a crisp 212 PPI frontlit display and excellent battery endurance. Trade-offs include a fixed frontlight, limited Wi-Fi band, and lack of Bluetooth. Ideal for budget-conscious readers who value portability and broad format support.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inches | 7 inchesbest | |
720 hours | 960 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 155 gbest | 199.5 g |
1,300 mAh | 2,050 mAhbest | |
212 ppi | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 mmbest | 8.3 mm |
0.5 GBbest | — | |
8 GB | 32 GBbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1300 mAh | 2050 mAh |
Battery Life (hours) | 720 hours | 960 hours |
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | Dual-core 1 GHz | Dual-core 2GHz |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 6 inches | 7 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 758x1024 pixels | 1264x1680 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 212 ppi | 300 ppi |
Frontlight Type | fixed | LED |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 155 g | 199.5 g |
Thickness (mm) | 8 mm | 8.3 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 4 | 802.11ac |
Software(2) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 25 formats | 16 formats |
Operating System | Linux 3.10.65 | Linux |
Storage(2) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
Expandable Storage | true | false |
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. They commend its sharp recessed screen, tactile page-turn buttons and value-for-money proposition, while noting minor drawbacks such as fixed front-light brightness, occasional screen flicker, ghosting in dark mode and the absence of warm-light or Bluetooth.
Everyday users consistently praise the device's feather-light build, long-lasting battery, front-lit readability and the flexibility of supporting 25 file formats plus microSD expansion. Common complaints revolve around screen flickering, ghosting in dark mode, the small 6-inch display, limited 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and the lack of adjustable warm light, with some noting the modest RAM can make apps feel sluggish.
Professional reviewers applaud the Libra Colour for its lighter chassis, upgraded 2 GHz CPU and the vibrant Kaleido 3 screen that makes comics and PDFs come alive. They also caution that the color features and optional stylus increase power consumption and that the fixed 32 GB storage cannot be expanded.
Everyday users love the portable 7-inch form factor, the ample 32 GB library capacity and the vivid colors for manga and cover art, while repeatedly noting the strong battery life after prolonged use. Common complaints revolve around the separate stylus purchase, lack of expandable storage and occasional lag when handling high-resolution images.
