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Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Screen size:7.8 inchesPixel density:300 ppiInternal storage:16 GBBattery life:15 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

▲Better than 57% of ereaders
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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 58% of models
Score components

25%

8.1

Display

22%

8.9

Reading

18%

3.2

Battery

14%

3.8

Hardware

12%

6.4

Connectivity

9%

8.9

Design

▲Better than 58% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 612 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 66% of ereaders
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Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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 58% of models
Score components:

25%

8.1

Display

22%

8.9

Reading

18%

3.2

Battery

14%

3.8

Hardware

12%

6.4

Connectivity

9%

8.9

Design

6.7
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 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 612 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
6.1/ 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 62% of models
Popularity:
Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is higher than that of 62.3% of products in this category.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.6
Brand name
Pocketbook
Screen size
7.8 inches
Screen size
7.8 inches
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This ereader has a screen size of 7.8 inches which is larger than 64.8% on this spec and equal to 9% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
1404x1872 px
Screen resolution
1404x1872 px
▲ Better than 74% of models
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 1404x1872 px, which is sharper than that of 73.8% of eReaders and the same as that of 17.2% 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.
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
19
Supported file types
19
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 19 file types which is more than 65.3% on this spec and equal to 7.6% 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 a month of typical use, exact continuous hours not specified
Battery capacity
1900 mAh
Battery capacity
1900 mAh
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 1900 mAh which is higher than 59.5% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
Charging time
5 hours
Charging time
5 hours
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
This ereader takes 5 hours to charge which is slower than 95.5% on this spec and equal to 4.6% 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
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
▲ Better than 48% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 16 GB of internal storage which is more than 47.5% on this spec and equal to 10.7% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
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
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 3.35
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 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
yes
Bluetooth
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This ereader connects over Bluetooth. 40.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4
Bluetooth version
4
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This ereader supports Bluetooth 4 which is older than 53.3% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
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Weight
225 g
Weight
225 g
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 225 g which is heavier than 54.9% on this spec and equal to 0.8% 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
195 mm
Height
195 mm
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 195 mm tall which is taller than 73% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Width
136.5 mm
Width
136.5 mm
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 136.5 mm wide which is wider than 58.2% on this spec and equal to 4.9% 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 Inkpad 3 Pro vs the average eReader

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  • 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.
  • Supports stylus
    Stylus support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This ereader supports a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 38.2% of eReaders support a stylus.
    supports passive capacitive styluses, not active Wacom pens
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1404x1872 px
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This ereader supports higher screen resolution than the average eReader (1404x1872 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    1404x1872 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 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.
  • 4 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    19
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (19 vs 15).
    19 vs 15
  • 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.
    300 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • 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
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1404x1872 px
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This ereader supports higher screen resolution than the average eReader (1404x1872 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    1404x1872 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 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.
    300 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • 0.8 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    7.8 inches
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a larger screen than the average eReader (7.8 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    7.8 inches vs 7 inches
  • 14 more front-light LEDs
    N. of front-light LEDs
    19
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >35
    This ereader has more front-light LEDs than the average eReader (19 vs 5). The average eReader has 5 front-light LEDs.
    19 vs 5
  • 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.
  • Supports stylus
    Stylus support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This ereader supports a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 38.2% of eReaders support a stylus.
    supports passive capacitive styluses, not active Wacom pens
  • 4 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    19
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (19 vs 15).
    19 vs 15
  • 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
  • 21.4% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1900 mAh
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (1900 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    1,900 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
    This ereader charges more slowly than the average eReader (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 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.
  • 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 a month of typical use, exact continuous hours not specified
    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.
    Linux 3.35
    PocketBook OS vs Kindle OS
  • 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
  • Versions older Bluetooth
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This ereader supports an older Bluetooth version than the average eReader (4 vs 5.1).
    4.0 vs 5.1
  • No parental controls
    Parental controls
    only full device passcode
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This ereader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
    only full device passcode vs yes
  • 22 mm taller
    Height
    195 mm
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is taller than the average eReader (195 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    195 mm vs 173 mm
  • 5.5% 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 Inkpad 3 Pro
    the average eReader
    Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro has a lower user score than the average eReader (7.58 vs 8.000).
    7.58 vs 8
  • 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
  • No parental controls
    Parental controls
    only full device passcode
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This ereader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
    only full device passcode vs yes
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
    This ereader charges more slowly than the average eReader (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 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 a month of typical use, exact continuous hours not specified
    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.
    Linux 3.35
    PocketBook OS vs Kindle OS
  • 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.
  • Versions older Bluetooth
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This ereader supports an older Bluetooth version than the average eReader (4 vs 5.1).
    4.0 vs 5.1
  • 22 mm taller
    Height
    195 mm
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is taller than the average eReader (195 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    195 mm vs 173 mm
  • 5.6% heavier
    Weight
    225 g
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (225 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    225 g vs 213 g
  • 8.9 mm wider
    Width
    136.5 mm
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is wider than the average eReader (136.5 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    136.5 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is older than the average eReader (2019 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    August 2019
    2,019 vs 2,021

Video reviews

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

8.0
WikiVersus
≈ estimated
30/08/2020
Hands-on review · screen, software and reading tests
Verdict
Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro offers an excellent reading experience, but is recommended only for heavy readers because of its high price.
8.0
Libros para Cambiar de Vida
≈ estimated
21/01/2022
Comparison with Touch HD 3 · several weeks of use
Verdict
Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro is a good pick for home readers who value comfort over portability, though slow menus are a drawback.
8.0
ChicaGeek
≈ estimated
20/12/2021
Comparison with Touch HD 3 · several weeks of use
Verdict
Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro is a practical, multi-purpose reader, very similar to the smaller model apart from size and price.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

hi-tech.ua
08/01/2020
Hands-on review · Water-resistant e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro is a water-resistant reader with a built-in dictionary and adjustable light, though its buttons are awkward to reach one-handed.
letemsvetemapplem.eu
29/11/2020
Long-term test · Holiday reader
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro suits daily reading and holidays, charging only about three times a year, while its apps are just extras.
goodereader.com
24/09/2019
Hands-on review · Open-format reader
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro suits readers who load their own books, thanks to wide format support, waterproofing and many dictionaries, though its bookstore is thin.
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computerbild.de
15/08/2019
Summary of the review
PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro eBook Reader Review - Computer Bild
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computerbase.de
17/09/2019
Lab test · Waterproof e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro suits bathtub readers who want Bluetooth audio, but it drops the memory card slot.
onleiheverbundhessen.wordpress.com
30/10/2019
Hands-on test · Read-aloud reader
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro suits avid readers and people with sight impairments, thanks to read-aloud with adjustable speed, though it responds a bit slowly.
chip.de
15/07/2020
Lab test · Screen and battery
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro rivals the Kindle with a sharp screen and long battery life, but it is heavy and has no memory card slot.
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hifitest.de
06/09/2019
Summary of the review
Pocketbook InkPad 3 Pro E-Book Reader Review
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papierlos-lesen.de
25/11/2019
Feature test · Bluetooth e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro suits readers who want waterproofing and Bluetooth audiobooks, though it has no memory card and can't charge while the audio adapter is plugged in.
allesebook.de
29/10/2019
Detailed test · Waterproof reader
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro adds waterproofing and MP3 audio to the InkPad 3, suiting readers who want a bath-safe device that also plays their own audiobooks.
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computerbase.de
17/09/2019
Summary of the review
PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro review: sources, library and reading quality
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quechoisir.org
29/04/2020
Summary of the review
PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro Review - E-reader - UFC-Que Choisir
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clubic.com
11/03/2021
Summary of the review
TEA InkPad 3: Review and opinion on the large-format e-reader
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educaciontrespuntocero.com
05/03/2026
Hands-on test · Large-screen e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro is a large, waterproof reader with physical buttons and an automatic night light, but its touch response is less smooth than Kobo's and Kindle's.
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gizlogic.com
24/02/2022
Summary of the review
PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro: 7.8-inch Waterproof eReader
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today.it
17/09/2020
Full review · High-end e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro is a slim, water-resistant reader with weeks of battery life and a screen that suits comics, though its built-in store is mostly English.
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
29/11/2020
Summary of the review
PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro Review: The e-reader we can't live without after a year of use
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
29/11/2020
Summary of the review
PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro review: An e-reader we still can't put down after a year of use
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What we like about Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro

  • Large 7.8-inch screen with 300 PPI provides excellent clarity for text and manga
  • Waterproof (IPX8/IP68) design allows for safe reading near water
  • Supports a wide variety of file formats (EPUB, PDF, FB2, etc.) without needing conversion
  • SMARTlight feature allows for flexible adjustment of brightness and color temperature
  • Physical page-turn buttons complement the touchscreen for better ergonomics
  • Bluetooth connectivity and built-in speaker support for audiobooks and text-to-speech
  • Platform-agnostic ecosystem makes sideloading content from multiple sources easy

What we don't like about Pocketbook Inkpad 3 Pro

  • Software performance can feel slow or sluggish compared to competitors like Kindle or Kobo
  • Lacks a microSD slot for expandable storage (unlike the standard InkPad 3)
  • Older micro-USB charging port instead of modern USB-C
  • User interface and library management are somewhat basic and can be difficult for new users to navigate
  • PDF handling can be laggy or crash when dealing with very large files
  • Relatively high price point compared to similar e-readers from other brands

Verdict

The PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro is a high-performance 7.8-inch e-reader featuring a 300 DPI E Ink Carta™ HD display (1404 x 1872) and SMARTlight technology for adjustable brightness and colour temperature. Key specifications include a dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, and a 1,900 mAh battery that lasts for weeks on a single charge. Its main pros are its IPX8 waterproof rating, Bluetooth connectivity for audiobooks, and wide support for 19 book formats without conversion. However, notable cons include the lack of a microSD card slot for expandable storage and the use of an older Micro USB port rather than the modern USB-C standard.

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