PocketBook InkPad 4
Score: 79/100
Kobo Clara BW
Score: 78/100Rankings
The PocketBook InkPad 4 is a 7.8-inch color e-reader with a vivid Kaleido 3 display and robust waterproof build. Its weight and lack of expandable storage are notable trade-offs. Ideal for readers who prioritize color comics and durability over ultra-light portability.
The Kobo Clara BW is a 6-inch black-and-white e-reader with a high-resolution 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1300 display and IPX8 waterproof rating. Its monochrome screen limits colour content and the lack of hardware page-turn buttons may be a drawback for some users. Ideal for text-focused readers who value portability and durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7.8 inchesbest | 6 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 265 g | 174 gbest |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
150 ppi | 300 ppibest | |
1 GBbest | 0.5 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 160 mm | 9.1 mmbest |
25 formatsbest | 15 formats | |
2,900 mAhbest | 1,500 mAh |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 1 GB | 0.5 GB |
Processor | Quad Core 1.8GHz | MediaTek MT8113L (ARM A53 @ 1 GHz) |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7.8 inches | 6 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1264x1680 pixels | 1448x1072 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 150 ppi | 300 ppi |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2900 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz | 802.11 ac/b/g/n (dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz) |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 265 g | 174 g |
Thickness (mm) | 160 mm | 9.1 mm |
Software(1) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 25 formats | 15 formats |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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Professional reviewers commend the InkPad Color 3 for bringing color e-reading into the mainstream with its vivid Kaleido 3 screen, eye-friendly SMARTlight and robust waterproof build, while noting its lack of external storage and heavier chassis.
Everyday users praise the device's portability, long battery life, clear color display for comics and manga, and the convenience of built-in audio, but complain about its relatively heavy chassis and inability to expand storage.
Professional reviewers consider the Kobo Clara BW an excellent dedicated e-reader, praising its fast 25 % more responsive E Ink Carta 1300 display, lightweight and waterproof design, and seamless Overdrive integration. They note its focus on text-based reading, strong front-light features, and Bluetooth audiobook support, while cautioning that the monochrome screen, lack of physical buttons, modest processor, and battery drain under heavy use limit its appeal for multimedia or color-rich content.
Everyday users love the Clara BW for its comfortable, one-handed feel, glare-free screen, and waterproof durability, often highlighting the generous storage and night-mode lighting. Common complaints revolve around the small 6-inch screen, the absence of hardware page-turn buttons, faster battery depletion when using the light or audiobooks, and the inability to enjoy colour comics or graphic novels.
