PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Score: 71/100
reMarkable 2
Score: 74/100Rankings
The reMarkable Paper Pro is an 11.8-inch color Canvas E Ink tablet designed for note-taking with a high-precision stylus and adjustable front light. Its large size and weight, plus a limited app ecosystem, may deter users seeking portability. It excels for professionals needing a large, color-capable digital notebook.
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 | 11.8 inchesbest | |
720 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 420 gbest | 1,400 g |
2,900 mAh | 5,030 mAhbest | |
300 ppibest | 229 ppi | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 4.7 mmbest |
1 GB | 2 GBbest | |
32 GB | 64 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2900 mAh | 5030 mAh |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | Quad-core 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
RAM (GB) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7.8 inches | 11.8 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1404x1872 pixels | 2160x1620 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 300 ppi | 229 ppi |
Frontlight Type | SMARTlight | adjustable |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 420 g | 1400 g |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Dual band | dual-band |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 64 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 highlight the Paper Pro's larger color Canvas screen, adjustable reading light and 12 ms latency as major upgrades that reduce eyestrain and deliver an unmatched paper-like experience. They commend the split-screen multitasking and high-resolution display for productivity, while noting the device's increased weight, higher price and limited software ecosystem as trade-offs.
Everyday users love the natural writing feel, long battery life and minimalist focus, often describing it as "like real paper" and ideal for journaling and PDF markup.
“If you only use the ereader to read books, comics or manga, then I think this is a better buy”
“"like real paper"”
“"Excellent paper-like texture and low latency (12 ms) for fluid writing"”
