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Pocketbook Basic Lux 4 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Screen size:6 inchesPixel density:212 ppiInternal storage:8 GBBattery life:?Supported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

Pocketbook Basic Lux 4 Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

▲Better than 51% of ereaders
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

25%

5.8

Display

22%

7.9

Reading

18%

6.7

Battery

14%

4.2

Hardware

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.7

Design

▲Better than 51% of ereaders
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on 945 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 64% of ereaders
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Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook Basic Lux 4

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

25%

5.8

Display

22%

7.9

Reading

18%

6.7

Battery

14%

4.2

Hardware

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.7

Design

6.2
User score
User score
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on 945 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Popularity:
Pocketbook Basic Lux 4 has a popularity score of 6.6 points, which is higher than that of 67.2% of products in this category.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.4
Brand name
Pocketbook
Screen size
6 inches
Screen size
6 inches
▼ Worse than 57% of models
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
Screen resolution
758x1024 px
▼ Worse than 67% of models
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
Pixel density
212 ppi
▼ Worse than 60% of models
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
E-paper display
yes
▲ 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
25
Supported file types
25
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 25 file types which is more than 91.5% on this spec and equal to 3.4% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
yes
PDF reflow support
yes
▲ Better than 45% of models
This ereader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
Annotation support
yes
▲ Better than 2% of models
This ereader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
Dictionary
yes
▲ 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
▼ 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
1,300 mAh
Battery capacity
1,300 mAh
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 1,300 mAh which is lower than 72.7% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
▲ Better than 49% of models
Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
This ereader takes 2 hours to charge which is quicker than 49.1% on this spec and equal to 40% of eReaders.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This ereader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 8 GB of internal storage which is less than 53.3% on this spec and equal to 12.3% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
0.512 GB
RAM capacity
0.512 GB
▼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This ereader offers 0.512 GB of RAM which is more than 29.5% on this spec and equal to 23.8% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
2x 1 GHz
CPU base clock speed
2x 1 GHz
▲ Better than 50% of models
This ereader has a CPU base clock speed of 2x1 GHz, which is faster than that of 50.4% of eReaders and the same as that of 12.4% of eReaders.
Operating system
PocketBook OS
Operating system
PocketBook OS
▼ 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.
Linux 3.1.65
Memory card slot
yes
Memory card slot
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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)
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
155 g
Weight
155 g
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 155 g which is lighter than 91.8% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
Thickness
8 mm
Thickness
8 mm
▲ 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
161.3 mm
Height
161.3 mm
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 161.3 mm tall which is shorter than 66.4% on this spec and equal to 2.5% of eReaders.
Width
108 mm
Width
108 mm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 108 mm wide which is narrower than 91.8% on this spec and equal to 4.9% of eReaders.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
▼ 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 Basic Lux 4 vs the average eReader

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  • 10 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    25
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (25 vs 15).
    25 vs 15
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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.
  • 27.2% lighter
    Weight
    155 g
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is lighter than the average eReader (155 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    155 g vs 213 g
  • 27 more supported languages
    N. of supported languages
    37
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <4 – >34
    This ereader supports more languages than the average eReader (37 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.
    37 vs 10
  • 19.6 mm narrower
    Width
    108 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is narrower than the average eReader (108 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    108 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • Broader DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM, Readium LCP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This ereader supports a broader set of DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM, Readium LCP vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Adobe DRM, Readium LCP vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 1 GHz
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This ereader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (2x1 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    2x1 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • 54.5% cheaper
    Pocketbook Basic Lux 4 is cheaper than the average eReader (£110 vs £170).
    £110 vs £170
  • 10 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    25
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (25 vs 15).
    25 vs 15
  • 27 more supported languages
    N. of supported languages
    37
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <4 – >34
    This ereader supports more languages than the average eReader (37 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.
    37 vs 10
  • Broader DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM, Readium LCP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This ereader supports a broader set of DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM, Readium LCP vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Adobe DRM, Readium LCP vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 1 GHz
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This ereader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (2x1 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    2x1 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • Page-turn buttons
    Page-turn buttons
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 27.2% lighter
    Weight
    155 g
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is lighter than the average eReader (155 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    155 g vs 213 g
  • 19.6 mm narrower
    Width
    108 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is narrower than the average eReader (108 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    108 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2023
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is newer than the average eReader (2023 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    August 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ 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 audio
    Bluetooth audio support
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This ereader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • No color temperature adjustment
    Color temperature adjustment
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    758x1024 px
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    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
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    PocketBook OS
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This ereader uses PocketBook OS, a less advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Linux 3.1.65
    PocketBook OS vs Kindle OS
  • 1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6 inches
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    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
    E-Ink technology
    Carta
    ▼ Worse than 38% of models
    This ereader uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Carta vs Carta Plus
  • 5% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Pocketbook Basic Lux 4
    the average eReader
    Pocketbook Basic Lux 4 has a lower user score than the average eReader (7.62 vs 8.000).
    7.62 vs 8
  • No color temperature adjustment
    Color temperature adjustment
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    758x1024 px
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    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
    Screen size
    6 inches
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    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
    E-Ink technology
    Carta
    ▼ Worse than 38% of models
    This ereader uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Carta vs Carta Plus
  • 20% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    212 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    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
  • No audiobook playback
    Audiobook playback
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • Limited library support
    Library lending platforms supported
    Libby
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    This ereader supports fewer library lending platforms than the average eReader (Libby vs OverDrive, Libby).
    Libby vs OverDrive, Libby
  • No parental controls
    Parental controls
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This ereader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • 16.9% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,300 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1300 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    1,300 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    PocketBook OS
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This ereader uses PocketBook OS, a less advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Linux 3.1.65
    PocketBook OS vs Kindle OS
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    8 GB
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
    This ereader offers less internal storage than the average eReader (8 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 16 GB
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This ereader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.

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19/11/2024
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01/08/2023
Lab test · Touchscreen reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Basic Lux 4, now discontinued, reads clearly in daylight and dim light, but its menus feel slow and it isn't waterproof.

Third-party reviews

Based on 945 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Pocketbook Basic Lux 4

  • Lightweight and highly portable design at 155 grams
  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting several weeks to months on a single charge
  • Physical page-turn buttons providing an intuitive reading experience
  • Support for 25 different book and graphic formats without conversion
  • MicroSD card slot allowing for significant storage expansion (up to 512GB)
  • Includes a touchscreen and a front-lit display for reading in low light
  • Useful built-in tools like dictionaries, translators, and cloud sync (Dropbox/PocketBook Cloud)
  • Great value for money as a budget-friendly entry-level device

What we don't like about Pocketbook Basic Lux 4

  • Lower screen resolution (212 PPI) compared to high-end 300 PPI models
  • Lack of 'SMARTlight' (no adjustable warm color temperature, only blue/cool light)
  • Slow performance and occasional lag when navigating menus or zooming
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap or 'bendy' with a plastic back prone to fingerprints
  • Uses an older Micro-USB port instead of the modern USB-C standard
  • Limited 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi support (no 5 GHz compatibility)
  • Not ideal for reading complex PDFs or image-heavy manga due to screen size and speed
  • No Bluetooth support for audiobooks or text-to-speech

Verdict

The PocketBook Basic Lux 4 is a lightweight, 155g entry-level e-reader featuring a 6-inch E Ink Carta™ touchscreen with a 1024 x 758 resolution (212 PPI) and a built-in frontlight for night reading. It is powered by a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, and offers 8GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot. Key advantages include its extensive support for 25 book and graphic formats without conversion, physical page-turn buttons for intuitive navigation, and a battery life that lasts up to one month on a single charge. However, its downsides include a lower screen resolution compared to premium models, the use of an older micro-USB port instead of USB-C, and the lack of advanced features like adjustable warm lighting (SMARTlight) or water resistance.

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