PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Score: 71/100
Kobo Clara BW
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Kobo Clara BW is a compact 6-inch e-reader with a crisp 300 PPI Carta display, ComfortLight PRO, and IPX8 waterproofing, offering broad format compatibility. Its small non-expandable storage and absence of tactile page-turn buttons are trade-offs. Best suited for readers who value portability and a glare-free screen.
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 inchesbest | 6 inches | |
720 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 420 g | 174 gbest |
2,900 mAhbest | 1,500 mAh | |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 9.2 mmbest |
1 GBbest | 0.5 GB | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2900 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | Quad-core 1.8 GHz | MediaTek MT8113L ARM A53 1 GHz |
RAM (GB) | 1 GB | 0.5 GB |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7.8 inches | 6 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1404x1872 pixels | 1448x1072 pixels |
Frontlight Type | SMARTlight | ComfortLight PRO |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 420 g | 174 g |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Dual band | 802.11 ac/b/g/n |
Software(1) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 6 formats | 15 formats |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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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 Clara BW for its sharp, high-contrast 300 PPI E Ink screen, lightweight build, and seamless OverDrive and Bluetooth audiobook integration, noting it delivers a solid black-and-white reading experience. However, they point out the lack of physical page-turn buttons, modest battery life under heavy use, and slightly lower brightness compared to earlier models.
Everyday users praise the device's compact, lightweight feel, glare-free screen readability in bright light, long battery life, and waterproof capability, describing it as an easy entry point for new e-readers. Recurring complaints focus on the missing tactile page-turn buttons, reduced battery endurance with intensive lighting or audio, and the small size being less comfortable for larger hands.
“If you only use the ereader to read books, comics or manga, then I think this is a better buy”
