PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Score: 76/100
Gowenic Paperwhite eReader
Score: 71/100Rankings
The PocketBook InkPad Color 3 offers a 7.8-inch 4096-color E Ink Kaleido 3 screen with SMARTlight and 32 GB of internal storage, ideal for comics and manga. It lacks expandable storage and has modest performance, which may limit power users. It shines for users seeking vibrant color reading in a waterproof package.
The Gowenic 5.76-inch ePaper tablet offers a 24-level adjustable front light and IPX8 waterproof protection, making it robust for reading anywhere. However, it lacks wireless charging and native stylus support, limiting annotation capabilities. Best suited for readers who prioritize durability and note-taking over premium charging features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7.8 inchesbest | 5.76 inches | |
720 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 420 gbest | 420 gbest |
150 ppi | 198 ppibest | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
1 GBbest | 1 GBbest | |
2,900 mAhbest | — | |
— | 1,024 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7.8 inches | 5.76 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1404x1872 pixels | 920x680 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 150 ppi | 198 ppi |
Panel Type | E Ink Kaleido 3 | E Ink |
Front Light Type | SMARTlight | adjustable |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | true | Supported |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 0.25 years |
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Professional reviewers consider the InkPad Color 3 a solid, reading-focused device that excels in color accuracy and screen size, offering a practical compromise between basic e-readers and full-blown tablets, though they note its modest processor and lack of storage expansion as limitations for power users.
Everyday users praise the large, colorful display, waterproof build, and straightforward USB-C charging, while repeatedly expressing frustration over the inability to add a microSD card and the recessed screen design, which together limit library size and ergonomic preference.
Professional reviewers commend the Paperwhite 6.8 for its brighter, higher-contrast display, smoother navigation and modern USB-C port, but they criticize the lack of wireless charging and any stylus capability, noting that these omissions limit its appeal to power users who want annotation features.
Typical users love the waterproof design, long battery life and warm-light customization, yet many express disappointment over the gray screen when the light is off and the inability to take handwritten notes.
“If you only use the ereader to read books, comics or manga, then I think this is a better buy”
