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Pocketbook Pro 912 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Screen size:9.7 inchesPixel density:150 ppiInternal storage:2 GBBattery life:?Supported bookstore ecosystem:PocketBook Open Ecosystem

Pocketbook Pro 912 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

90%

5.7

Technical score

10%

6.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of ereaders
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

25%

4.9

Display

22%

7.5

Reading

18%

6.5

Battery

14%

4.5

Hardware

12%

6.3

Connectivity

9%

3.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 60% of ereaders
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 32 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.
â–¼Worse than 96% of ereaders
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Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook Pro 912

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Display

22%

7.5

Reading

18%

6.5

Battery

14%

4.5

Hardware

12%

6.3

Connectivity

9%

3.4

Design

5.7
User score
User score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 32 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.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
3.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Popularity:
Pocketbook Pro 912 has a popularity score of 3.6 points, which is lower than that of 68% of products in this category.
3.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the eReader's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for an eReader with a good balance between reading comfort, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

6.7
Brand name
Pocketbook
Screen size
9.7 inches
Screen size
9.7 inches
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <5 inches – >10 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
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
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
150 ppi
Pixel density
150 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 150 ppi which is lower than 95.1% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
E-paper display
yes
E-paper display
yes
â–² 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
14
Supported file types
14
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 14 file types which is fewer than 64.4% on this spec and equal to 3.4% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
yes
PDF reflow support
yes
â–² Better than 45% of models
This ereader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
Annotation support
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This ereader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
Dictionary
yes
â–² 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
â–² 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
?
Battery capacity
1,530 mAh
Battery capacity
1,530 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k 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
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This ereader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
2 GB
Internal storage
2 GB
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 2 GB of internal storage which is less than 81.2% on this spec and equal to 17.2% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
0.256 GB
RAM capacity
0.256 GB
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >5 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
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
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
â–¼ 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
yes
Memory card slot
yes
â–² 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
â–² Better than 7% of models
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)
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
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
â–¼ 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
â–² Better than 40% of models
This ereader connects over Bluetooth. 40.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
2.1
Bluetooth version
2.1
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
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
565 g
Weight
565 g
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 565 g which is heavier than 97.5% on this spec.
Thickness
11 mm
Thickness
11 mm
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 11 mm thick which is thicker than 90.1% on this spec and equal to 2.5% of eReaders.
Height
263 mm
Height
263 mm
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 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
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 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
â–¼ 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 Pro 912 vs the average eReader

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  • 2.7 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    9.7 inches
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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.
  • 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    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.
  • Supports stylus
    Stylus support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This ereader supports a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 38.2% of eReaders support a stylus.
    Wacom digitizer technology requires the use of the included passive electromagnetic resonance stylus for interaction
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • 2 more speakers
    Speakers
    2
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    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
  • Stylus included
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This ereader includes a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 29.3% of eReaders include a stylus.
    Bundled stylus required for touch input.
  • 2.7 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    9.7 inches
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 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
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This ereader supports a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 38.2% of eReaders support a stylus.
    Wacom digitizer technology requires the use of the included passive electromagnetic resonance stylus for interaction
  • Stylus included
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This ereader includes a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 29.3% of eReaders include a stylus.
    Bundled stylus required for touch input.
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    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
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    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
    â–² 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.
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Vizplex
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This ereader uses Vizplex E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Vizplex vs Carta Plus
  • 43.4% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    150 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (150 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    150 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    Supported bookstore ecosystem
    PocketBook Open Ecosystem
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    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
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 2.65x heavier
    Weight
    565 g
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (565 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    565 g vs 213 g
  • No Bluetooth audio
    Bluetooth audio support
    no
    â–¼ 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 cloud sync
    Cloud sync support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This ereader does not support cloud sync, while the average eReader does. 80% of eReaders support cloud sync.
  • 33.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Pocketbook Pro 912
    the average eReader
    Pocketbook Pro 912 has a lower user score than the average eReader (5.98 vs 8.000).
    5.98 vs 8
  • 70.6% more expensive
    Pocketbook Pro 912 is more expensive than the average eReader (£290 vs £170).
    £290 vs £170
  • 8.2% worse value for money
    Pocketbook Pro 912 has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.73 vs 7.3).
    6.73 vs 7.28
  • 51.4% less popular
    Pocketbook Pro 912 is less popular than the average eReader (3.6 vs 5.4).
    3.6 vs 5.44
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Vizplex
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This ereader uses Vizplex E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Vizplex vs Carta Plus
  • 43.4% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    150 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (150 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    150 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No front light
    Front light
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • No color temperature adjustment
    Color temperature adjustment
    no
    â–¼ 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
    825x1200 px
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    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
  • Basic touchscreen technology
    Touchscreen technology
    stylus digitizer
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This ereader uses stylus digitizer touchscreen technology, while the average eReader uses capacitive.
    stylus digitizer vs capacitive
  • 5 fewer front-light LEDs
    N. of front-light LEDs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0 – >35
    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
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This ereader uses the PocketBook Open Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
    PocketBook Store or BookLand access is paired with wider Adobe DRM or DRM-free compatibility.
    PocketBook Open Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
  • No cloud sync
    Cloud sync support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This ereader does not support cloud sync, while the average eReader does. 80% of eReaders support cloud sync.
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM
    â–² 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
  • 1 fewer supported file formats
    Supported file types
    14
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports fewer file types than the average eReader (14 vs 15).
    14 vs 15
  • No parental controls
    Parental controls
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This ereader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    PocketBook OS
    â–¼ 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
  • 87.5% less storage
    Internal storage
    2 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 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
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 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
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    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
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    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)
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    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)
  • 2.65x heavier
    Weight
    565 g
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (565 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    565 g vs 213 g
  • 2.9 mm thicker
    Thickness
    11 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
    This ereader is thicker than the average eReader (11 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    11 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • 10 older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is older than the average eReader (2011 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    2,011 vs 2,021
  • 90 mm taller
    Height
    263 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 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
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 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

Video reviews

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

7.0
Good e-Reader
✓ explicit
12/11/2011
Hands-on review · display, touch, speed and software tests
Verdict
PocketBook Pro 912 has a good screen and touch, but its slow processor and little RAM leave it needing work.
8.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
12/11/2011
Comparison with the PocketBook 902 · hardware and reading
Verdict
A solid and reliable large reader, recommended for newspapers, comics and technical documents, with early firmware bugs.
8.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
11/11/2011
First look · unboxing and first startup
Verdict
PocketBook Pro 912 looks like an all-in-one reader, though touch input needs the stylus.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

N
netzwelt.de
21/11/2011
Summary of the review
PocketBook Pro 912 Review
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Third-party reviews

Based on 32 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Pocketbook Pro 912

  • Large 9.7-inch E Ink display is ideal for PDFs, textbooks, and newspapers
  • Highly versatile with support for 25+ ebook and image formats
  • Includes physical buttons and a stylus, providing multiple navigation options
  • Features built-in stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio support
  • Extensive software features including text-to-speech, dictionaries, and handwriting notes
  • Expandable storage via micro SD card slot
  • Solid, high-quality build with a 'slick' modern design

What we don't like about Pocketbook Pro 912

  • Hardware feels sluggish and laggy, especially when using the touchscreen or browser
  • Relatively heavy at nearly 600g, making long-term one-handed reading difficult
  • The 150 dpi resolution is low compared to modern e-readers
  • Wired-only internet browsing experience is slow and the firmware can be buggy
  • Stylus is required for many touchscreen interactions, which can be less convenient than finger-touch
  • The device was considered expensive at launch compared to competitors

Verdict

The PocketBook Pro 912 is a large-format e-reader featuring a 9.7-inch E Ink Vizplex display with a 1200x825 resolution (150 dpi) and a passive Wacom touchscreen that requires an included stylus for interaction. Powered by a 533 MHz Samsung CPU and 256 MB of RAM, the device includes 2 GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD slot up to 64 GB, and runs on a Linux-based OS. Its main pros include broad format support for over 17 file types (including PDF, EPUB, and DJVU), built-in stereo speakers with a 3.5mm headphone jack for text-to-speech and MP3 playback, and integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. However, the device is notably heavy at approximately 565g-581g, lacks a built-in screen backlight for reading in the dark, and can feel sluggish during intensive tasks like web browsing or touchscreen navigation due to its limited processing power and memory.

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