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Pocketbook Touch Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ110Screen size:6 inchesPixel density:167 ppiInternal storage:2 GBBattery life:?Supported bookstore ecosystem:PocketBook Open Ecosystem

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

5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the eReader's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best eReaders on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–ĽWorse than 79% of ereaders
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–ĽWorse than 80%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

25%

3.9

Display

22%

6.7

Reading

18%

6.0

Battery

14%

3.9

Hardware

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

6.7

Design

â–ĽWorse than 72%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ ÂŁ110
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Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook Touch

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

25%

3.9

Display

22%

6.7

Reading

18%

6.0

Battery

14%

3.9

Hardware

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

6.7

Design

5.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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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–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Pocketbook Touch has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.6
Brand name
Pocketbook
Screen size
6 inches
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This eReader has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than 57.4% on this spec and equal to 40.2% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
600x800 px
This eReader uses a screen resolution of 600x800 px, which is less sharp than that of 83.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 15.6% of eReaders.
Pixel density
167 ppi
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This eReader has a pixel density of 167 ppi which is lower than 77.9% on this spec and equal to 10.7% of eReaders.
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
15
Market range: <9 – >24
This eReader supports 15 file types which is more than 36.4% on this spec and equal to 19.5% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
yes
This eReader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
This eReader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
This eReader includes a built-in dictionary. 0.8% of eReaders include a built-in dictionary.
Text-to-speech
no
This eReader does not offer text-to-speech. 64.8% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
1,100 mAh
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This eReader has a battery capacity of 1,100 mAh which is lower than 81% on this spec.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1 hour – >6 hours
This eReader takes 3 hours to charge which is slower than 53.6% on this spec and equal to 27.3% of eReaders.
Wireless charging
no
This eReader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
2 GB
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
0.128 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This eReader offers 0.128 GB of RAM which is less than 87.7% on this spec and equal to 11.5% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
2x 1 GHz
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
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
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
This eReader connects over Wi-Fi. 6.6% of eReaders have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
This eReader supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which is broader than that of 6.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 50% of eReaders.
Bluetooth
no
This eReader does not connect over Bluetooth. 60.7% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Weight
195 g
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This eReader weighs 195 g which is lighter than 58.2% on this spec and equal to 1.6% of eReaders.
Thickness
9.5 mm
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This eReader is 9.5 mm thick which is thicker than 75.2% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Height
175 mm
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This eReader is 175 mm tall which is taller than 54.9% on this spec and equal to 1.6% of eReaders.
Width
114.5 mm
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This eReader is 114.5 mm wide which is narrower than 76.2% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
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 Touch vs the average eReader

246810TotalDisplayReadingBatteryHardwareConnectivityDesign
  • Memory card slot
    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
    This eReader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    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
  • 13.1 mm narrower
    This eReader is narrower than the average eReader (114.5 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    114.5 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 54.5% cheaper
    Pocketbook Touch is cheaper than the average eReader (ÂŁ110 vs ÂŁ170).
    ÂŁ110 vs ÂŁ170
  • 8.5% lighter
    This eReader is lighter than the average eReader (195 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    195 g vs 213 g
  • 54.5% cheaper
    Pocketbook Touch is cheaper than the average eReader (ÂŁ110 vs ÂŁ170).
    ÂŁ110 vs ÂŁ170
  • Memory card slot
    This eReader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    This eReader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (2x1 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    2x1 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • Page-turn buttons
    This eReader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 13.1 mm narrower
    This eReader is narrower than the average eReader (114.5 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    114.5 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 8.5% lighter
    This eReader is lighter than the average eReader (195 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    195 g vs 213 g
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This eReader uses Pearl E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Pearl vs Carta Plus
  • Limited bookstore 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
    This eReader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • Lower screen resolution
    This eReader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 37% lower pixel density
    This eReader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (167 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    167 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No USB Type-C
    This eReader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • No Bluetooth audio
    This eReader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • No Bluetooth
    This eReader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Pocketbook Touch is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 9.7% worse value for money
    Pocketbook Touch has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.64 vs 7.3).
    6.64 vs 7.28
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This eReader uses Pearl E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Pearl vs Carta Plus
  • No front light
    This eReader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • Lower screen resolution
    This eReader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 37% lower pixel density
    This eReader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (167 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    167 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No color temperature adjustment
    This eReader does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does. 51.6% of eReaders support color temperature adjustment.
  • 1 inches smaller screen size
    This eReader has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    6 inches vs 7 inches
  • 5 fewer front-light LEDs
    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
    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
    This eReader does not support cloud sync, while the average eReader does. 80% of eReaders support cloud sync.
  • Limited DRM support
    This eReader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • No text-to-speech
    This eReader does not support text-to-speech, while the average eReader does. 64.2% of eReaders support text-to-speech.
  • No parental controls
    This eReader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This eReader charges more slowly than the average eReader (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 29.7% smaller battery capacity
    This eReader has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1,100 mAh vs 1,565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1,565 mAh.
    1,100 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Less advanced operating system
    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
  • 87.5% less storage
    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
  • 0.38 GB less RAM
    This eReader has less RAM than the average eReader (0.1 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    0.128 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • No USB Type-C
    This eReader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • No Bluetooth
    This eReader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • No Bluetooth audio
    This eReader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • 10 older
    This eReader is older than the average eReader (2011 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    2011 vs 2021
  • 1.4 mm thicker
    This eReader is thicker than the average eReader (9.5 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    9.5 mm vs 8.1 mm

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

digitalreviews.net
24/06/2013
Hands-on review · E-Ink reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch is a light reader whose battery lasts weeks, ideal for trips away from power, but its slow, flashing page turns are a drawback.
e-leseratte.de
04/05/2012
Reading test · Touch e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch 622 is a fast, well-built reader with a strong library and large front buttons, but one-handed reading is hard and the battery cannot be swapped.
mobiflip.de
24/03/2013
Hands-on test · Touch e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch 622 is a good reader for books, but its extras are uneven, with a built-in shop that often failed to load and no automatic screen rotation.
allesebook.de
Keine Angabe
Test and datasheet · E-Ink reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch 622 is a versatile reader with wide format support and a strong PDF display, but its menus are cluttered and it has no backlight.
chaosclub.org
26/12/2012
Personal experience · E-Ink reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch 622 is an easy-to-use reader with a paper-like display, but buying e-books means setting up an Adobe account and dealing with DRM limits.
lesnumeriques.com
03/05/2012
Full review · Touch e-reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch 622 is a well-equipped touch reader with good contrast and strong note-taking, but it has no 3G and comes without a case.
L
liseuses.net
20/04/2012
Summary of the review
PocketBook 622: the Aldus 2006 review (or PocketBook Touch)
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Pocketbook Touch

  • Extensive format support (supports 19+ book formats including EPUB and PDF without conversion)
  • Physical page-turn buttons providing an ergonomic alternative to touchscreens
  • Open ecosystem allowing easy sideloading via Dropbox, Send-to-PocketBook, and Cloud sync
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot (available on most Touch Lux models)
  • Lightweight and portable design, often winning awards for ergonomics
  • Excellent battery life, often lasting over a month on a single charge
  • High-quality display features like SMARTlight (adjustable color temperature) on newer models

What customers don't like about Pocketbook Touch

  • Fragile screen; multiple users reported display damage from minor pressure or carrying in pockets/bags
  • Slow and outdated web browser experience
  • Underpowered performance when handling complex or image-heavy PDF files
  • Dated user interface (UI) that hasn't seen a major overhaul in years
  • Limited built-in bookstore compared to Amazon Kindle or Kobo ecosystems
  • Inconsistent dictionary quality, often requiring users to sideload better versions
  • Lower pixel density (212 PPI) on entry-level 'Lux' models compared to high-end 300 PPI competitors

Verdict

The PocketBook Touch Lux 5 is a lightweight 6-inch e-reader featuring an E Ink Carta HD display with 212 PPI and intelligent SMARTlight technology that allows users to adjust both brightness and colour temperature. Driven by a dual-core 1 GHz processor and 512MB of RAM, it offers 8GB of internal storage expandable via a microSD slot (up to 32GB) and supports 19 book formats without conversion. Its primary advantages include an ergonomic design weighing just 155g, physical page-turn buttons for one-handed use, and a battery life that lasts up to one month on a single charge. However, some users have noted that the device can feel slow during navigation or library management, and it lacks internal speakers for audio, requiring a separate Bluetooth adapter for such functionality.

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