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Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Screen size:6 inchesPixel density:212 ppiInternal storage:16 GBBattery life:15 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the eReader's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best eReaders on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of ereaders
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the eReader's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for an eReader with a good balance between reading comfort, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

25%

6.3

Display

22%

8.1

Reading

18%

3.6

Battery

14%

4.8

Hardware

12%

8.2

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 51%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
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Technical Specifications of eReader Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

25%

6.3

Display

22%

8.1

Reading

18%

3.6

Battery

14%

4.8

Hardware

12%

8.2

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Design

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose an eReader reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the eReader's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for an eReader with a good balance between reading comfort, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
Brand name
Onyx
Screen size
6 inches
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This eReader has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than 57.4% on this spec and equal to 40.2% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
758x1024 px
This eReader uses a screen resolution of 758x1024 px, which is less sharp than that of 67.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 14.8% of eReaders.
Pixel density
212 ppi
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This eReader has a pixel density of 212 ppi which is lower than 59.8% on this spec and equal to 12.3% of eReaders.
E-paper display
yes
This eReader uses an e-paper display. 2.5% of eReaders have an e-paper display.
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Supported file types
20
Market range: <9 – >24
This eReader supports 20 file types which is more than 73.7% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
yes
This eReader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
This eReader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
This eReader includes a built-in dictionary. 0.8% of eReaders include a built-in dictionary.
Text-to-speech
yes
This eReader offers text-to-speech. 36.1% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
15 hours
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This eReader offers 15 hours of battery life which is shorter than 65.6% on this spec and equal to 16.7% of eReaders.
with front light on
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This eReader has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh which is lower than 54.6% on this spec and equal to 11.6% of eReaders.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1 hour – >6 hours
This eReader takes 3 hours to charge which is slower than 53.6% on this spec and equal to 27.3% of eReaders.
Wireless charging
no
This eReader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This eReader offers 16 GB of internal storage which is more than 47.5% on this spec and equal to 10.7% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This eReader offers 2 GB of RAM which is more than 72.1% on this spec and equal to 8.2% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
4x 2 GHz
This eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 4x2 GHz, which is faster than that of 75.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 4.1% of eReaders.
Operating system
Android 11
This eReader runs Android 11, which is more advanced than that of 76.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 17.2% of eReaders.
Memory card slot
no
This eReader does not have a memory card slot. 43.4% of eReaders have a memory card slot.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This eReader connects over Wi-Fi. 6.6% of eReaders have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This eReader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is newer than that of 58.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 40.2% of eReaders.
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz+5 GHz
This eReader supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which is broader than that of 57.4% of eReaders and the same as that of 42.6% of eReaders.
Bluetooth
yes
This eReader connects over Bluetooth. 40.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth can pair wireless accessories.
Bluetooth version
5
Market range: <1 – >6
This eReader supports Bluetooth 5 which is newer than 58.3% on this spec and equal to 29.2% of eReaders.
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Weight
150 g
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This eReader weighs 150 g which is lighter than 95.9% on this spec.
Thickness
7.1 mm
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This eReader is 7.1 mm thick which is thinner than 78.5% on this spec.
Height
153 mm
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This eReader is 153 mm tall which is shorter than 95.1% on this spec.
Width
107 mm
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This eReader is 107 mm wide which is narrower than 97.5% on this spec.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
This eReader does not have water resistance against splashes. 25% of eReaders have water resistance against splashes.
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Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite vs the average eReader

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  • 29.6% lighter
    This eReader is lighter than the average eReader (150 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    150 g vs 213 g
  • 5 more supported file formats
    This eReader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (20 vs 15).
    20 vs 15
  • More advanced operating system
    This eReader uses Android 11, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android 11 vs Kindle OS
  • Broader library support
    This eReader supports more library lending platforms than the average eReader (OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary vs OverDrive, Libby).
    Access comes through installable library apps.
    OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary vs OverDrive, Libby
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    This eReader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (4x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • 1.49 GB more RAM
    This eReader has more RAM than the average eReader (2 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Supports USB OTG
    This eReader supports USB OTG, while the average eReader does not. 33.9% of eReaders support USB OTG.
    Supports an external drive up to 256GB
  • Better Wi-Fi bands
    This eReader supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, while the average eReader supports 2.4 GHz.
    2.4 GHz+5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 5 more supported file formats
    This eReader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (20 vs 15).
    20 vs 15
  • Broader library support
    This eReader supports more library lending platforms than the average eReader (OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary vs OverDrive, Libby).
    Access comes through installable library apps.
    OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary vs OverDrive, Libby
  • More advanced operating system
    This eReader uses Android 11, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android 11 vs Kindle OS
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    This eReader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (4x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • 1.49 GB more RAM
    This eReader has more RAM than the average eReader (2 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Supports USB OTG
    This eReader supports USB OTG, while the average eReader does not. 33.9% of eReaders support USB OTG.
    Supports an external drive up to 256GB
  • Better Wi-Fi bands
    This eReader supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, while the average eReader supports 2.4 GHz.
    2.4 GHz+5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This eReader supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average eReader (Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 29.6% lighter
    This eReader is lighter than the average eReader (150 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    150 g vs 213 g
  • 20.6 mm narrower
    This eReader is narrower than the average eReader (107 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    107 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 20 mm shorter
    This eReader is shorter than the average eReader (153 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    153 mm vs 173 mm
  • 1 mm thinner
    This eReader is thinner than the average eReader (7.1 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    7.1 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • Limited DRM support
    This eReader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (No native DRM support vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Relies on third-party Android apps for DRM-protected content.
    No native DRM support vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This eReader charges more slowly than the average eReader (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This eReader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (15 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    with front light on
    15 hours vs 21 hours
  • Lower screen resolution
    This eReader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 1 inches smaller screen size
    This eReader has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    6 inches vs 7 inches
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This eReader uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Carta vs Carta Plus
  • 20% lower pixel density
    This eReader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (212 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    212 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • 5.44x less popular
    Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 5.44x less popular
    Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Lower screen resolution
    This eReader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 1 inches smaller screen size
    This eReader has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    6 inches vs 7 inches
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This eReader uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Carta vs Carta Plus
  • 20% lower pixel density
    This eReader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (212 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    212 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • Limited DRM support
    This eReader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (No native DRM support vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Relies on third-party Android apps for DRM-protected content.
    No native DRM support vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This eReader charges more slowly than the average eReader (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This eReader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (15 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    with front light on
    15 hours vs 21 hours
  • 4.2% smaller battery capacity
    This eReader has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1,500 mAh vs 1,565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1,565 mAh.
    1,500 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Versions older Bluetooth
    This eReader supports an older Bluetooth version than the average eReader (5 vs 5.1).
    5 vs 5.1

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Asher Tech
≈ estimated
22/02/2023
Hands-on review · features, Android apps and format support
Verdict
Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite is recommended mainly for its open Android system and support for almost any e-book format.
6.0
Chalid Raqami
≈ estimated
25/08/2022
Hands-on review · build, storage, privacy and PDF tests
Verdict
Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite has a good build and Android flexibility, but its storage is limited and a Kindle is better value.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite

  • Versatile Android 11 OS allowing installation of most apps including Kindle, Kobo, and Libby
  • Lightweight and compact 6-inch design that is easy to hold for long reading sessions and fits in pockets
  • Open ecosystem that is platform-agnostic, not locking users into a single bookstore
  • Adjustable front light with both warm and cold color temperature options
  • Good value for the price compared to other feature-rich e-ink tablets
  • Regular firmware updates that provide system enhancements and bug fixes

What customers don't like about Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite

  • Lower screen resolution (212 PPI) compared to the 300 PPI industry standard, leading to less crisp text
  • Limited internal storage (16GB total) with only about 7-10GB actually usable for user files
  • Frequent lag and sluggish performance, especially when running multiple apps or complex PDFs
  • Battery life is significantly shorter than traditional e-readers like Kindle, often measured in days rather than weeks
  • Lack of physical page-turn buttons, requiring reliance on the touchscreen
  • Privacy concerns due to the device frequently connecting to Chinese servers
  • No expandable storage slot (no SD card support)

Verdict

The Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite is an entry-level 6-inch e-reader featuring an E Ink Carta display with 212 PPI resolution and a versatile Moon Light 2 system for adjustable color temperature. Powered by a 2.0GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, it runs on Android 11, providing 16GB of internal storage and access to the Google Play Store for third-party apps. Its primary pros include a highly portable, lightweight 150g chassis, broad format support for over 20 file types, and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless audio. However, it lacks a flush-glass screen and microSD expansion, features a lower pixel density compared to 300 PPI models, and may experience faster battery drain when using intensive Android applications.

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