PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Score: 71/100
Iflytek AINOTE Air 2
Score: 78/100Rankings
The iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 is an 8.2-inch AI-enhanced E-Ink tablet offering powerful real-time transcription and a lightweight metal chassis. Its battery life is limited and the screen size can feel cramped for larger PDFs. Ideal for professionals and students who prioritize AI features and portability.
The PocketBook InkPad Color 3 is a 7.8-inch color e-reader with a 4,096-color Kaleido 3 display, IPX8 waterproofing and long battery life. Its main limitations are the lack of expandable storage and modest hardware performance. Best suited for comic and manga enthusiasts who value color accuracy and durability over raw processing power.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7.8 inches | 8.2 inchesbest | |
720 hoursbest | 168 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 420 g | 230 gbest |
2,900 mAhbest | 2,600 mAh | |
300 ppibest | 293 ppi | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 5 mmbest |
1 GB | 4 GBbest | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2900 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Battery Life (hours) | 720 hours | 168 hours |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | Quad-core 1.8 GHz | Quad-core 1.8GHz |
RAM (GB) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7.8 inches | 8.2 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1404x1872 pixels | 1440x1920 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 300 ppi | 293 ppi |
Frontlight Type | SMARTlight | LED |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 420 g | 230 g |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Dual band | Wi-Fi 6 |
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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.
“If you only use the ereader to read books, comics or manga, then I think this is a better buy”
“nice portable size”
“smooth unboxing”
Professional reviewers and editors consistently highlight the AINOTE Air 2's AI capabilities-real-time multilingual transcription, handwriting conversion, and ChatGPT integration-as game-changing for productivity. They also commend the natural paper-like writing feel, ultra-light metal chassis, and innovative task-symbol system. Criticisms focus on the relatively high battery drain and the limited screen real-estate for PDF work, while the stylus grip is noted as a minor ergonomic drawback.
Everyday users appreciate the tablet's portability, premium build, and the accuracy of its AI transcription, often noting the smooth unboxing and the convenience of unlimited cloud backup. Recurring complaints revolve around the thin stylus grip, faster-than-expected battery consumption, and the small screen size making PDF reading less comfortable.
