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Pocketbook 611 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Screen size:6 inchesPixel density:166 ppiInternal storage:2 GBBattery life:?Supported bookstore ecosystem:PocketBook Open Ecosystem

Pocketbook 611 Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

4.8/10

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

90%

4.8

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 89% of ereaders
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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 85% of models
Score components

25%

3.0

Display

22%

6.3

Reading

18%

5.4

Battery

14%

3.7

Hardware

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 85%
?

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%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook 611

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

25%

3.0

Display

22%

6.3

Reading

18%

5.4

Battery

14%

3.7

Hardware

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Design

4.8
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Pocketbook 611 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
6.3/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.3
Brand name
Pocketbook
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
600x800 px
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
166 ppi
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This eReader has a pixel density of 166 ppi which is lower than 89.3% on this spec and equal to 1.6% 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
15
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
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
no
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
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
4 hours
Market range: <1 hour – >6 hours
This eReader takes 4 hours to charge which is slower than 81.8% on this spec and equal to 12.7% of eReaders.
Wireless charging
no
This eReader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
2 GB
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
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 0.8 GHz
This eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x0.8 GHz, which is slower than that of 76% of eReaders and the same as that of 14.9% of eReaders.
Operating system
PocketBook OS
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
This eReader has a memory card slot. 57.4% 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 4 (802.11n)
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
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
This eReader does not connect over Bluetooth. 60.7% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Weight
175 g
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This eReader weighs 175 g which is lighter than 74.6% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Thickness
9.7 mm
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This eReader is 9.7 mm thick which is thicker than 78.5% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
Height
176.4 mm
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This eReader is 176.4 mm tall which is taller than 59% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Width
122.6 mm
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This eReader is 122.6 mm wide which is narrower than 60.7% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
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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Pocketbook 611 vs the average eReader

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  • Memory card slot
    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
    This eReader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 17.8% lighter
    This eReader is lighter than the average eReader (175 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    175 g vs 213 g
  • 54.5% cheaper
    Pocketbook 611 is cheaper than the average eReader (£110 vs £170).
    £110 vs £170
  • 54.5% cheaper
    Pocketbook 611 is cheaper than the average eReader (£110 vs £170).
    £110 vs £170
  • Memory card slot
    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
    This eReader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 17.8% lighter
    This eReader is lighter than the average eReader (175 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    175 g vs 213 g
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This eReader uses Vizplex E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Vizplex vs Carta Plus
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    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
    This eReader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    This eReader charges more slowly than the average eReader (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    4 hours vs 2 hours
  • 37.4% lower pixel density
    This eReader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (166 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    166 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    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
    This eReader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • No Bluetooth audio
    This eReader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Pocketbook 611 is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 15.1% worse value for money
    Pocketbook 611 has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.33 vs 7.3).
    6.33 vs 7.28
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This eReader uses Vizplex E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Vizplex vs Carta Plus
  • No front light
    This eReader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • 37.4% lower pixel density
    This eReader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (166 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    166 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    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 color temperature adjustment
    This eReader does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does. 51.6% of eReaders support color temperature adjustment.
  • 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
  • No touchscreen
    This eReader does not have a touchscreen, while the average eReader does. 91.9% of eReaders have a touchscreen.
  • 5 fewer front-light LEDs
    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
    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
    This eReader does not support cloud sync, while the average eReader does. 80% of eReaders support cloud sync.
  • Limited DRM support
    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
    This eReader does not support audiobook playback, while the average eReader does. 72.5% of eReaders support audiobook playback.
  • No text-to-speech
    This eReader does not support text-to-speech, while the average eReader does. 64.2% of eReaders support text-to-speech.
  • Limited library support
    This eReader supports fewer library lending platforms than the average eReader (OverDrive vs OverDrive, Libby).
    Requires Adobe Digital Editions or manual transfer steps.
    OverDrive vs OverDrive, Libby
  • No parental controls
    This eReader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    This eReader charges more slowly than the average eReader (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    4 hours vs 2 hours
  • 36.1% smaller battery capacity
    This eReader has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1,000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1,565 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Less advanced operating system
    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
    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
    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
    This eReader has a slower CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (1x0.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    1x0.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • No USB Type-C
    This eReader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • No Bluetooth
    This eReader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • No Bluetooth audio
    This eReader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • 10 older
    This eReader is older than the average eReader (2011 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    December 2011
    2011 vs 2021
  • 1.6 mm thicker
    This eReader is thicker than the average eReader (9.7 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    9.7 mm vs 8.1 mm

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e-leseratte.de
27/12/2011
Hands-on review · Basic e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook 611 Basic is a simple, well-made reader with clear menus and easy one-handed use, but Wi-Fi passwords and account setup are awkward.
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lesnumeriques.com
15/03/2012
Summary of the review
PocketBook Basic 611 Review: Lightweight and Basic
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lesnumeriques.com
15/03/2012
Full review · Button-controlled reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Basic 611 is a light Wi-Fi e-reader with many languages, but button-only navigation and no built-in bookstore make it feel dated.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Pocketbook 611

  • Wide format support (up to 18-25 formats depending on firmware, including EPUB and PDF)
  • Anti-reflection coating on the 6-inch E Ink display for better outdoor readability
  • Lightweight and portable design (approximately 175g)
  • Includes physical navigation buttons for users who prefer tactile control over touchscreens
  • Pre-loaded with a large collection of books out of the box
  • Exceptional contrast with minimal ghosting on updated Carta 1200 panels
  • Support for side-loading via USB, email, or Pocketbook Cloud

What customers don't like about Pocketbook 611

  • Lacks a touchscreen, making some menu navigation less intuitive
  • No built-in front light (self-lit display), requiring external light for night reading
  • Fragile screen assembly; users report the display can be easily damaged if not protected
  • Hardware can feel underpowered/slow when performing tasks beyond basic reading
  • Limited internal storage (2GB base) and lower pixel density (167 PPI) compared to modern standards
  • Manual-only landscape orientation due to lack of an auto-rotation sensor
  • The built-in digital bookstore has a much smaller selection than competitors like Kindle or Kobo

Verdict

The PocketBook Basic 611 is a legacy 6-inch e-reader featuring an E Ink Vizplex display with an 800 x 600 resolution (166 dpi) and 16 levels of greyscale. It is powered by an 800MHz processor with 128MB of RAM and 2GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD slot. Its primary strengths include its lightweight 175g design, physical navigation buttons, and broad support for over 15 text formats like EPUB, PDF, and FB2 without needing conversion. However, it lacks a touchscreen and a built-in frontlight, and its dated hardware can lead to sluggish performance when handling large files.

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