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Pocketbook 360 Plus New Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Screen size:5 inchesPixel density:200 ppiInternal storage:2 GBBattery life:?Supported bookstore ecosystem:PocketBook Open Ecosystem

Pocketbook 360 Plus New Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of ereaders
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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 75% of models
Score components

25%

3.2

Display

22%

6.4

Reading

18%

5.9

Battery

14%

4.4

Hardware

12%

4.9

Connectivity

9%

7.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 75% of ereaders
?

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

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Best prices

    N/A~ £95

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Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook 360 Plus New

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

25%

3.2

Display

22%

6.4

Reading

18%

5.9

Battery

14%

4.4

Hardware

12%

4.9

Connectivity

9%

7.2

Design

5.1
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
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Pocketbook 360 Plus New 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
6.6/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.6
Brand name
Pocketbook
Screen size
5 inches
Screen size
5 inches
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This ereader has a screen size of 5 inches which is smaller than 98.4% on this spec and equal to 1.6% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
600x800 px
Screen resolution
600x800 px
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 600x800 px, which is less sharp than that of 83.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 15.6% of eReaders.
Pixel density
200 ppi
Pixel density
200 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 200 ppi which is lower than 74.6% on this spec and equal to 1.6% of eReaders.
E-paper display
yes
E-paper display
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This ereader uses an e-paper display. 2.5% of eReaders have an e-paper display.
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Supported file types
15
Supported file types
15
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 15 file types which is more than 36.4% on this spec and equal to 19.5% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
yes
PDF reflow support
yes
â–² Better than 45% of models
This ereader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
Annotation support
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This ereader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
Dictionary
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This ereader includes a built-in dictionary. 0.8% of eReaders include a built-in dictionary.
Text-to-speech
no
Text-to-speech
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This ereader does not offer text-to-speech. 64.8% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh which is lower than 85.1% on this spec and equal to 9.9% of eReaders.
Charging time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This ereader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
2 GB
Internal storage
2 GB
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 2 GB of internal storage which is less than 81.2% on this spec and equal to 17.2% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
0.128 GB
RAM capacity
0.128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This ereader offers 0.128 GB of RAM which is less than 87.7% on this spec and equal to 11.5% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
1x 0.533 GHz
CPU base clock speed
1x 0.533 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This ereader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x0.533 GHz, which is slower than that of 91.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 3.3% of eReaders.
Operating system
PocketBook OS
Operating system
PocketBook OS
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This ereader runs PocketBook OS, which is less advanced than that of 82.8% of eReaders and the same as that of 17.2% of eReaders.
Memory card slot
yes
Memory card slot
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This ereader has a memory card slot. 57.4% of eReaders have a memory card slot.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This ereader connects over Wi-Fi. 6.6% of eReaders have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This ereader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is newer than that of 10.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 46.7% of eReaders.
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This ereader supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which is broader than that of 6.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 50% of eReaders.
Bluetooth
no
Bluetooth
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This ereader does not connect over Bluetooth. 60.7% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Weight
145 g
Weight
145 g
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 145 g which is lighter than 97.5% on this spec.
Without protective cover.
Thickness
8 mm
Thickness
8 mm
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 8 mm thick which is thinner than 52.9% on this spec and equal to 9.1% of eReaders.
Height
146.2 mm
Height
146.2 mm
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 146.2 mm tall which is shorter than 98.4% on this spec.
Width
123.2 mm
Width
123.2 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 123.2 mm wide which is narrower than 59% on this spec.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This ereader does not have water resistance against splashes. 25% of eReaders have water resistance against splashes.
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Pocketbook 360 Plus New vs the average eReader

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  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • Page-turn buttons
    Page-turn buttons
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This ereader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 31.9% lighter
    Weight
    145 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is lighter than the average eReader (145 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    Without protective cover.
    145 g vs 213 g
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • 26.8 mm shorter
    Height
    146.2 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is shorter than the average eReader (146.2 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    146.2 mm vs 173 mm
  • 78.9% cheaper
    Pocketbook 360 Plus New is cheaper than the average eReader (£95 vs £170).
    £95 vs £170
  • Supports auto-rotate
    Auto-rotate
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader supports auto-rotate, while the average eReader does not. 43.4% of eReaders support auto-rotate.
  • 78.9% cheaper
    Pocketbook 360 Plus New is cheaper than the average eReader (£95 vs £170).
    £95 vs £170
  • Supports auto-rotate
    Auto-rotate
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader supports auto-rotate, while the average eReader does not. 43.4% of eReaders support auto-rotate.
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • Page-turn buttons
    Page-turn buttons
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This ereader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 31.9% lighter
    Weight
    145 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is lighter than the average eReader (145 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    Without protective cover.
    145 g vs 213 g
  • 26.8 mm shorter
    Height
    146.2 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is shorter than the average eReader (146.2 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    146.2 mm vs 173 mm
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Vizplex
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This ereader uses Vizplex E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Vizplex vs Carta Plus
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    Supported bookstore ecosystem
    PocketBook Open Ecosystem
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This ereader uses the PocketBook Open Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
    PocketBook Store or BookLand access is paired with wider Adobe DRM or DRM-free compatibility.
    PocketBook Open Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
  • No front light
    Front light
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    600x800 px
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This ereader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This ereader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • 2 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    5 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a smaller screen than the average eReader (5 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    5 inches vs 7 inches
  • No Bluetooth audio
    Bluetooth audio support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This ereader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • No Bluetooth
    Bluetooth
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This ereader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Pocketbook 360 Plus New is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 10.6% worse value for money
    Pocketbook 360 Plus New has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.59 vs 7.3).
    6.59 vs 7.28
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Vizplex
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This ereader uses Vizplex E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Vizplex vs Carta Plus
  • No front light
    Front light
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    600x800 px
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This ereader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 2 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    5 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a smaller screen than the average eReader (5 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    5 inches vs 7 inches
  • 24.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    200 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (200 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    200 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No color temperature adjustment
    Color temperature adjustment
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This ereader does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does. 51.6% of eReaders support color temperature adjustment.
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This ereader does not have a touchscreen, while the average eReader does. 91.9% of eReaders have a touchscreen.
  • 5 fewer front-light LEDs
    N. of front-light LEDs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0 – >35
    This ereader has fewer front-light LEDs than the average eReader (0 vs 5). The average eReader has 5 front-light LEDs.
    0 vs 5
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    Supported bookstore ecosystem
    PocketBook Open Ecosystem
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This ereader uses the PocketBook Open Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
    PocketBook Store or BookLand access is paired with wider Adobe DRM or DRM-free compatibility.
    PocketBook Open Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
  • No cloud sync
    Cloud sync support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This ereader does not support cloud sync, while the average eReader does. 80% of eReaders support cloud sync.
    via PocketBook Cloud service
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This ereader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • No audiobook playback
    Audiobook playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This ereader does not support audiobook playback, while the average eReader does. 72.5% of eReaders support audiobook playback.
  • No text-to-speech
    Text-to-speech
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This ereader does not support text-to-speech, while the average eReader does. 64.2% of eReaders support text-to-speech.
  • No parental controls
    Parental controls
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This ereader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • 36.1% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1000 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    PocketBook OS
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This ereader uses PocketBook OS, a less advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    PocketBook OS vs Kindle OS
  • 87.5% less storage
    Internal storage
    2 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
    This ereader offers less internal storage than the average eReader (2 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    2 GB vs 16 GB
  • 0.38 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    0.128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has less RAM than the average eReader (0.1 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    0.128 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Slower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 0.533 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This ereader has a slower CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (1x0.5 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    1x0.533 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This ereader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • No Bluetooth
    Bluetooth
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This ereader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • No Bluetooth audio
    Bluetooth audio support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This ereader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • 9 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is older than the average eReader (2012 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    2,012 vs 2,021

Video reviews

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

7.0
The eBook Reader
≈ estimated
11/06/2011
Hands-on review · home screen, books, browser and notes
Verdict
Pocketbook 360 Plus New is quick and responsive, with handy news feeds and screenshots, but its browser is clumsy and lacks bookmarks.
9.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
21/05/2011
Hands-on review · display, interface, Wi-Fi and browser
Verdict
Pocketbook 360 Plus New is a solid entry-level e-reader with crisp text and Wi-Fi, though closed networks can be troublesome.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

the-ebook-reader.com
11/06/2011
Full review · Pocket e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook 360 Plus is a tiny, lightweight e-reader that opens many ebook formats, but its web browser and bookstore are slow and awkward.
goodereader.com
20/05/2011
Hands-on review · Entry-level e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook 360 Plus suits people who load their own ebooks and read many formats, but its web browser is hard to use.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Pocketbook 360 Plus New

  • Highly portable, lightweight, and pocketable 5-inch design
  • Unique protective hard shell cover that snaps onto the back while reading
  • Extensive format support, including EPUB, PDF, and Adobe DRM
  • High level of customization for fonts, margins, and button mapping
  • User-replaceable battery, extending the device's overall lifespan
  • Fast page-turn speeds compared to contemporary competitors
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot up to 32GB
  • Built-in accelerometer for automatic 360-degree screen rotation

What we don't like about Pocketbook 360 Plus New

  • Uses older Vizplex screen technology rather than the higher-contrast Pearl screens
  • Lacks a built-in front light for reading in the dark
  • The built-in web browser and bookstore (Bookland) are slow and cumbersome
  • Using the on-screen keyboard for tasks like entering RSS feed URLs is difficult
  • Some navigation buttons are noted as being quite loud when pressed
  • The 5-inch screen can be too small for comfortable PDF viewing without heavy reflow/zoom
  • Hardware is entry-level and may feel slow when performing non-reading tasks

Verdict

The Pocketbook 360 Plus New is a compact, highly portable e-reader featuring a 5-inch E Ink Vizplex display with an 800x600 resolution (200 dpi), a 533 MHz Samsung processor, and 128 MB of RAM. Running on a customizable Linux-based OS, it includes 2 GB of internal storage expandable via microSD up to 32 GB, built-in WiFi, and an accelerometer for 360-degree automatic screen rotation. Main pros include its unique snap-on protective hard cover, a user-replaceable 1000 mAh battery, and industry-leading support for over 15 eBook formats including EPUB, PDF (with Adobe DRM), and DJVU. However, its small 5-inch screen and older Vizplex technology offer less contrast than contemporary 6-inch Pearl displays, and the lack of a touchscreen or built-in lighting may feel dated compared to newer models.

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