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Pocketbook Era Color Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Screen size:7 inchesPixel density:300 ppiInternal storage:32 GBBattery life:15 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

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

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

90%

7.5

Technical score

10%

6.8

User score

▲Better than 74% of ereaders
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 75% of models
Score components

25%

8.7

Display

22%

8.4

Reading

18%

5.4

Battery

14%

4.6

Hardware

12%

8.3

Connectivity

9%

9.2

Design

▲Better than 75% of ereaders
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 978 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.
▼Worse than 91% of ereaders
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Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook Era Color

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

25%

8.7

Display

22%

8.4

Reading

18%

5.4

Battery

14%

4.6

Hardware

12%

8.3

Connectivity

9%

9.2

Design

7.5
User score
User score
6.8/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 978 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.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
Pocketbook Era Color has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is higher than that of 49.2% of products in this category.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.1
Brand name
Pocketbook
Screen size
7 inches
Screen size
7 inches
▲ Better than 48% of models
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This ereader has a screen size of 7 inches which is larger than 48.4% on this spec and equal to 15.6% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
1264x1680 px
Screen resolution
1264x1680 px
▲ Better than 61% of models
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 1264x1680 px, which is sharper than that of 60.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 12.3% of eReaders.
Pixel density
300 ppi
Pixel density
300 ppi
▲ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 300 ppi which is higher than 51.6% on this spec and equal to 48.4% of eReaders.
150 ppi in color.
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
yes
Text-to-speech
yes
▲ Better than 36% of models
This ereader offers text-to-speech. 36.1% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
15 hours
Battery life
15 hours
▼ Worse than 66% of models
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.
up to one month, varies by usage mode
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 2,500 mAh which is higher than 74.4% on this spec.
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
yes
Wireless charging
yes
★ Better than 93% of models
This ereader offers wireless charging. 93.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Requires official Charge Cover.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 32 GB of internal storage which is more than 59% on this spec and equal to 23% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This ereader offers 1 GB of RAM which is more than 54.1% on this spec and equal to 17.2% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
4x 1.8 GHz
CPU base clock speed
4x 1.8 GHz
▲ Better than 70% of models
This ereader has a CPU base clock speed of 4x1.8 GHz, which is faster than that of 70.3% of eReaders and the same as that of 4.1% 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.
Memory card slot
no
Memory card slot
no
▼ Worse than 43% of models
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
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 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
▲ Better than 58% of models
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
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz+5 GHz
▲ Better than 57% of models
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
Bluetooth
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This ereader connects over Bluetooth. 40.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.4
Bluetooth version
5.4
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This ereader supports Bluetooth 5.4 which is newer than 98.3% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
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Weight
235 g
Weight
235 g
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 235 g which is heavier than 59% on this spec and equal to 2.5% of eReaders.
Thickness
7.8 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 7.8 mm thick which is thinner than 66.9% on this spec and equal to 4.1% of eReaders.
Height
155 mm
Height
155 mm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 155 mm tall which is shorter than 93.4% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Width
134.3 mm
Width
134.3 mm
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 134.3 mm wide which is wider than 56.6% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Water resistance (splashproof)
yes
Water resistance (splashproof)
yes
▲ Better than 76% of models
This ereader has water resistance against splashes. 75.8% of eReaders have water resistance against splashes.
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Pocketbook Era Color 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
  • Color display
    Color display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This ereader has a color display, while the average eReader does not. 13.8% of eReaders have a color display.
  • Splash-resistant
    Water resistance (splashproof)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This ereader has splash resistance, while the average eReader does not. 24.8% of eReaders have splash resistance.
  • 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.
  • 59.7% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,500 mAh
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (2500 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    2,500 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • More advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Kaleido 3
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This ereader uses Kaleido 3 E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Kaleido 3 E Ink's color filter technology
    Kaleido 3 vs Carta Plus
  • Supports USB OTG
    USB OTG support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This ereader supports USB OTG, while the average eReader does not. 33.9% of eReaders support USB OTG.
  • 10.6% better value for money
    Pocketbook Era Color has better value for money than the average eReader (8.05 vs 7.3).
    8.05 vs 7.28
  • Color display
    Color display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This ereader has a color display, while the average eReader does not. 13.8% of eReaders have a color display.
  • More advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Kaleido 3
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This ereader uses Kaleido 3 E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Kaleido 3 E Ink's color filter technology
    Kaleido 3 vs Carta Plus
  • 13.2% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    300 ppi
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a higher pixel density than the average eReader (300 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    150 ppi in color.
    300 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1264x1680 px
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This ereader supports higher screen resolution than the average eReader (1264x1680 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    1264x1680 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • Auto-brightness sensor
    Auto-brightness sensor
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This ereader has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not. 41.8% of eReaders have an auto-brightness sensor.
    Ambient light sensor enables automatic brightness adjustments.
  • Supports auto-rotate
    Auto-rotate
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This ereader supports auto-rotate, while the average eReader does not. 43.4% of eReaders support auto-rotate.
  • 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
  • 59.7% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,500 mAh
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (2500 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    2,500 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This ereader supports wireless charging, while the average eReader does not. 7.3% of eReaders support wireless charging.
    Requires official Charge Cover.
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 1.8 GHz
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This ereader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (4x1.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    4x1.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
    This ereader offers more internal storage than the average eReader (32 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 0.49 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has more RAM than the average eReader (1 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Supports USB OTG
    USB OTG support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This ereader supports USB OTG, while the average eReader does not. 33.9% of eReaders support USB OTG.
  • Better Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands supported
    2.4 GHz+5 GHz
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    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
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    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)
  • 1 more speakers
    Speakers
    1
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ereader has more speakers than the average eReader (1 vs 0). The average eReader has 0 speakers.
    Built-in speaker count reflects onboard audio hardware.
    1 vs 0
  • Splash-resistant
    Water resistance (splashproof)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This ereader has splash resistance, while the average eReader does not. 24.8% of eReaders have splash resistance.
  • 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.
  • 2 m higher waterproof depth rating
    Waterproof depth rating
    2 m
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >5 m
    This ereader offers deeper waterproofing than the average eReader (2 m vs 0 m). The average eReader waterproof depth rating is 0 m.
    2 m vs 0 m
  • 18 mm shorter
    Height
    155 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is shorter than the average eReader (155 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    155 mm vs 173 mm
  • 3 newer
    Release date
    2024
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is newer than the average eReader (2024 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    April 2024
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.8 mm
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
    This ereader is thinner than the average eReader (7.8 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    7.8 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM
    ▲ 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
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    15 hours
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (15 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    up to one month, varies by usage mode
    15 hours vs 21 hours
  • 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.
    PocketBook OS vs Kindle OS
  • 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
  • 18% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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 Era Color
    the average eReader
    Pocketbook Era Color has a lower user score than the average eReader (6.78 vs 8.000).
    6.78 vs 8
  • 10.3% heavier
    Weight
    235 g
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (235 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    235 g vs 213 g
  • No parental controls
    Parental controls
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This ereader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • 18% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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 Era Color
    the average eReader
    Pocketbook Era Color has a lower user score than the average eReader (6.78 vs 8.000).
    6.78 vs 8
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM
    ▲ 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
  • 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.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    15 hours
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (15 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    up to one month, varies by usage mode
    15 hours vs 21 hours
  • 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.
    PocketBook OS vs Kindle OS
  • 10.3% heavier
    Weight
    235 g
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (235 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    235 g vs 213 g

Video reviews

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

9.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
29/05/2024
Hands-on review · colour screen, build, apps and limits
Verdict
Pocketbook Era Color is a solid all-round package with a good colour screen, though not the fastest or most flexible.
9.0
Chalid Raqami
≈ estimated
05/05/2024
Hands-on review · features, screen and software tests
Verdict
Pocketbook Era Color is a compact colour reader with well-executed features, worth a look for audiobook support.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

notebookcheck.net
15/05/2024
Lab test · Color e-reader
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color is a compact, waterproof color e-reader for books and comics, but a sluggish touchscreen and no app installs limit it.
goodereader.com
30/05/2024
Full review · Color e-reader
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color has the best side page-turn buttons PocketBook has made, but its store is smaller than Kindle's and Kobo's, and the interface feels slow.
vybe.ch
04/02/2026
Hands-on test · Color e-reader
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color suits buyers who want a customizable reader, but muted colors and slow handling of large comics are its main drawbacks.
papierlos-lesen.de
23/04/2024
Detailed test · Color screen and comics
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color puts a color screen in the same compact body as the Era, but its dim, slightly reddish background makes it a tricky pick for book readers.
P
pcwelt.de
14/08/2024
Summary of the review
PocketBook Era Color Review: E-Reader with Color Display and Many Features
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pocketpc.ch
08/06/2024
Review · Color reader with extras
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color is a light, waterproof color reader for everyday reading, but it cannot run extra apps and its web browsing is slow.
notebookcheck.biz
15/05/2024
Lab test · Compact color reader
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color is a light, waterproof pocket reader with a color screen, though its slow Wi-Fi and lack of app support limit it.
L
liseuses.net
20/03/2024
Summary of the review
Pocketbook Era Color: the game-changing reader is announced
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julianmarquina.es
11/06/2024
Summary of the review
PocketBook Era Color, your favourite device for reading ebooks and listening to audiobooks
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smartworld.it
30/10/2024
Review · Color reader with physical buttons
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color is a sturdy, flexible color reader for people who like to customize, but its store has no Italian-language books.
tuttotech.net
04/07/2024
Review · Color reader with format support
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color is a small, light reader that handles nearly every e-book and audio format, but it runs only its built-in apps.
tweakers.net
13/08/2025
Group test · Color e-reader comparison
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color is a simple, waterproof color reader with stylus support, but its slow USB port and awkward book buying hold it back.
notebookcheck.nl
15/05/2024
Lab test · Pocket color reader
Verdict
PocketBook Era Color is a compact, waterproof color reader that suits everyday reading, though its slow Wi-Fi and lack of app installs hold it back.

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What we like about Pocketbook Era Color

  • Vibrant E Ink Kaleido 3 color screen with 300 PPI for B&W and 150 PPI for color content
  • Excellent build quality with a premium, asymmetrical ergonomic design and a flush front glass
  • Highly flexible software (Linux-based) that supports 20+ file formats including native CBR/CBZ for manga
  • Physical page-turn buttons located on the side bezel for intuitive one-handed use
  • Comprehensive connectivity features including Bluetooth 5.1, built-in speaker, and USB-C with audio support
  • IPX8 water resistance, making it safe for use in baths or near pools
  • Strong privacy focus with the ability to use the device without an account and no forced store recommendations

What we don't like about Pocketbook Era Color

  • Screen appears noticeably darker than standard B&W models when the front light is off due to the color filter layer
  • UI and navigation can feel sluggish or laggy compared to high-end competitors like Kindle or Kobo
  • Front lighting can be uneven, with some users reporting visible 'hot spots' on the edges
  • The built-in mono speaker produces 'tinny' sound quality that is not ideal for music or long audiobooks
  • Limited accessibility to a native ebook store for users outside of European markets
  • Expensive price point compared to similar 7-inch color e-readers like the Kobo Libra Colour
  • Note-taking is limited to basic finger writing/virtual keyboard as there is no active stylus support

Verdict

The PocketBook Era Color is a premium 7-inch e-reader built around an E Ink Kaleido 3 color display, offering sharp 300 PPI rendering for black-and-white text and 150 PPI for color content such as comics, covers, and illustrations. It also includes modern extras like waterproofing, audiobook and text-to-speech support, physical page-turn buttons, and a fast USB-C interface in a compact design. Its biggest strengths are the color screen, broad format support, and more feature-rich reading experience than many basic e-readers. The main drawbacks are the lower color sharpness compared with monochrome e-ink panels and a higher price than standard black-and-white models.

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