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Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Screen size:9.7 inchesPixel density:155 ppiInternal storage:2 GBBattery life:?Supported bookstore ecosystem:PocketBook Open Ecosystem

Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902 Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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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Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

▼Worse than 63% of ereaders
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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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Score components

25%

4.2

Display

22%

7.5

Reading

18%

6.5

Battery

14%

4.5

Hardware

12%

6.3

Connectivity

9%

3.3

Design

▼Worse than 66% of ereaders
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.6

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
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 70% of ereaders
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Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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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Score components:

25%

4.2

Display

22%

7.5

Reading

18%

6.5

Battery

14%

4.5

Hardware

12%

6.3

Connectivity

9%

3.3

Design

5.6
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.6

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
1.6/ 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
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Popularity:
Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902 has a popularity score of 1.6 points, which is lower than that of 70.5% of products in this category.
1.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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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
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Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

6.8
Brand name
Pocketbook
Screen size
9.7 inches
Screen size
9.7 inches
This ereader has a screen size of 9.7 inches which is larger than 77.9% on this spec and equal to 4.1% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
825x1200 px
Screen resolution
825x1200 px
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 825x1200 px, which is less sharp than that of 59.8% of eReaders and the same as that of 4.1% of eReaders.
Pixel density
155 ppi
Pixel density
155 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 155 ppi which is lower than 94.3% on this spec.
E-paper display
yes
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
12
Supported file types
12
This ereader supports 12 file types which is fewer than 81.4% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
yes
PDF reflow support
yes
This ereader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
Annotation support
yes
This ereader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
Dictionary
yes
This ereader includes a built-in dictionary. 0.8% of eReaders include a built-in dictionary.
Text-to-speech
yes
Text-to-speech
yes
This ereader offers text-to-speech. 36.1% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
1,530 mAh
Battery capacity
1,530 mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 1,530 mAh which is lower than 50.4% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
Charging time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
This ereader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
2 GB
Internal storage
2 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
0.256 GB
RAM capacity
0.256 GB
This ereader offers 0.256 GB of RAM which is less than 71.3% on this spec and equal to 15.6% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
1x 0.533 GHz
CPU base clock speed
1x 0.533 GHz
This ereader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x0.533 GHz, which is slower than that of 91.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 3.3% of eReaders.
Operating system
PocketBook OS
Operating system
PocketBook OS
This ereader runs PocketBook OS, which is less advanced than that of 82.8% of eReaders and the same as that of 17.2% of eReaders.
Memory card slot
yes
Memory card slot
yes
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
This ereader connects over Wi-Fi. 6.6% of eReaders have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
This ereader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g), which is older than that of 90.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 3.3% of eReaders.
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz
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
yes
Bluetooth
yes
This ereader connects over Bluetooth. 40.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
2.1
Bluetooth version
2.1
This ereader supports Bluetooth 2.1 which is older than 57.5% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
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Weight
530 g
Weight
530 g
This ereader weighs 530 g which is heavier than 92.6% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
Thickness
11.5 mm
Thickness
11.5 mm
This ereader is 11.5 mm thick which is thicker than 93.4% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Height
263 mm
Height
263 mm
This ereader is 263 mm tall which is taller than 94.3% on this spec and equal to 1.6% of eReaders.
Width
193 mm
Width
193 mm
This ereader is 193 mm wide which is wider than 86.9% on this spec and equal to 4.9% of eReaders.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
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 Pocketbook Pro 902 vs the average eReader

246810TotalDisplayReadingBatteryHardwareConnectivityDesign
  • 2.7 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    9.7 inches
    This ereader has a larger screen than the average eReader (9.7 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 7 inches
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    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
    This ereader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    This ereader has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average eReader does not. 15.6% of eReaders have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • 2 more speakers
    Speakers
    2
    This ereader has more speakers than the average eReader (2 vs 0). The average eReader has 0 speakers.
    Built-in speaker count reflects onboard audio hardware.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports auto-rotate
    Auto-rotate
    yes
    This ereader supports auto-rotate, while the average eReader does not. 43.4% of eReaders support auto-rotate.
  • 2.7 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    9.7 inches
    This ereader has a larger screen than the average eReader (9.7 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 7 inches
  • Supports auto-rotate
    Auto-rotate
    yes
    This ereader supports auto-rotate, while the average eReader does not. 43.4% of eReaders support auto-rotate.
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    This ereader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    This ereader has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average eReader does not. 15.6% of eReaders have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • 2 more speakers
    Speakers
    2
    This ereader has more speakers than the average eReader (2 vs 0). The average eReader has 0 speakers.
    Built-in speaker count reflects onboard audio hardware.
    2 vs 0
  • Page-turn buttons
    Page-turn buttons
    yes
    This ereader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Vizplex
    This ereader uses Vizplex E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Vizplex vs Carta Plus
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    Supported bookstore ecosystem
    PocketBook Open Ecosystem
    This ereader uses the PocketBook Open Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
    PocketBook Store or BookLand access is paired with wider Adobe DRM or DRM-free compatibility.
    PocketBook Open Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
  • No front light
    Front light
    no
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • 41.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    155 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (155 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    155 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    This ereader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • 2.49x heavier
    Weight
    530 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (530 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    530 g vs 213 g
  • No Bluetooth audio
    Bluetooth audio support
    no
    This ereader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • No color temperature adjustment
    Color temperature adjustment
    no
    This ereader does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does. 51.6% of eReaders support color temperature adjustment.
  • 6.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902
    the average eReader
    Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902 has a lower user score than the average eReader (7.49 vs 8.000).
    7.49 vs 8
  • 3.36x less popular
    Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902 is less popular than the average eReader (1.62 vs 5.4).
    1.62 vs 5.44
  • 52.9% more expensive
    Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902 is more expensive than the average eReader (£260 vs £170).
    £260 vs £170
  • 7.5% worse value for money
    Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902 has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.78 vs 7.3).
    6.78 vs 7.28
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Vizplex
    This ereader uses Vizplex E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Vizplex vs Carta Plus
  • No front light
    Front light
    no
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • 41.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    155 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (155 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    155 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No color temperature adjustment
    Color temperature adjustment
    no
    This ereader does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does. 51.6% of eReaders support color temperature adjustment.
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    This ereader does not have a touchscreen, while the average eReader does. 91.9% of eReaders have a touchscreen.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    825x1200 px
    This ereader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (825x1200 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    825x1200 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 5 fewer front-light LEDs
    N. of front-light LEDs
    0
    This ereader has fewer front-light LEDs than the average eReader (0 vs 5). The average eReader has 5 front-light LEDs.
    0 vs 5
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    Supported bookstore ecosystem
    PocketBook Open Ecosystem
    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
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM
    This ereader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 3 fewer supported file formats
    Supported file types
    12
    This ereader supports fewer file types than the average eReader (12 vs 15).
    12 vs 15
  • No parental controls
    Parental controls
    no
    This ereader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    PocketBook OS
    This ereader uses PocketBook OS, a less advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    PocketBook OS vs Kindle OS
  • 87.5% less storage
    Internal storage
    2 GB
    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
  • 0.26 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    0.256 GB
    This ereader has less RAM than the average eReader (0.3 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    0.256 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Slower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 0.533 GHz
    This ereader has a slower CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (1x0.5 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    1x0.533 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    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
    This ereader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • Versions older Bluetooth
    Bluetooth version
    2.1
    This ereader supports an older Bluetooth version than the average eReader (2.1 vs 5.1).
    2.1 vs 5.1
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
    This ereader supports an older Wi-Fi version than the average eReader (Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 2.49x heavier
    Weight
    530 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (530 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    530 g vs 213 g
  • 3.4 mm thicker
    Thickness
    11.5 mm
    This ereader is thicker than the average eReader (11.5 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    11.5 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • 11 older
    Release date
    2010
    This ereader is older than the average eReader (2010 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    November 2010
    2,010 vs 2,021
  • 90 mm taller
    Height
    263 mm
    This ereader is taller than the average eReader (263 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    263 mm vs 173 mm
  • 65.4 mm wider
    Width
    193 mm
    This ereader is wider than the average eReader (193 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    193 mm vs 127.6 mm

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Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902

  • Large 9.7-inch e-ink screen, ideal for viewing PDF documents without significant zooming
  • Extensive file format support, including PDF, EPUB, FB2, DOC, and RTF, without needing conversion
  • Physical buttons for page turning and volume control, which are preferred by many users over touch interfaces
  • MicroSD card slot allowing storage expansion up to 32 GB
  • Built-in dictionary, text-to-speech functionality, and integrated speakers for audiobooks or music
  • Includes approximately 1,000 pre-loaded books in multiple languages
  • Durable build quality featuring a magnesium-alloy casing

What we don't like about Pocketbook Pocketbook Pro 902

  • Slow processing speed and laggy user interface compared to modern e-readers
  • Lacks a touch screen, requiring navigation solely via the trackpad and physical buttons
  • Absence of a built-in front light or backlight, making it impossible to read in the dark without an external lamp
  • Low pixel density (150–166 PPI), which can result in slightly fuzzy text compared to high-resolution 300 PPI displays
  • Firmware updates must be performed manually via a PC rather than automatically over Wi-Fi
  • Heavy and bulky (approx. 530g), making it less portable and difficult to hold with one hand for long periods

Verdict

The PocketBook Pro 902 is a large-format 9.7-inch e-reader featuring an E Ink Vizplex display with a 1200x825 resolution and 16-level grayscale. Powered by a 533 MHz Samsung processor and 256 MB of RAM, the device includes 2 GB of internal storage (expandable up to 32 GB via microSD) and runs on a Linux-based OS. Key advantages include its extensive support for over 15 ebook formats (including PDF, EPUB, and DJVU), integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, built-in stereo speakers for text-to-speech and MP3 playback, and an accelerometer for automatic screen rotation. However, it lacks a touchscreen—relying instead on a physical trackpad and buttons—and lacks a built-in frontlight for reading in the dark, while its 530g weight and older screen technology result in lower contrast compared to more modern e-ink displays.

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