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Avg. price in UK: ~£110
Avg. price in US: ~$130
Screen size: 6 inches
Battery life: 15 hours
Supported bookstore ecosystem: Android Open Ecosystem

Pocketbook Touch Lux review. Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among ereaders and if it is worth buying.

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The PocketBook Touch Lux 5 is a lightweight 155g e-reader featuring a 6-inch E Ink Carta HD touchscreen with a 1024 x 758 resolution (212 PPI) and adaptive SMARTlight technology for adjusting brightness and colour temperature. Powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and 512 MB of RAM, it includes 8 GB of internal storage expandable by up to 32 GB via microSD and supports 19 book formats without conversion, offering a battery life of up to one month. Main pros include its ultra-portable design, physical page-turn buttons, and wide format compatibility including CBR/CBZ, while primary cons are its slower processor response compared to modern tablets, lack of waterproofing, and a lower screen resolution than high-end competitors.

Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook Touch Lux

Overall score

5.9

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Popularity

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.

Display

6.4

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Brand name

What it is: Identifies the company or ecosystem behind the device, which often shapes the store, software approach, and accessory support.

When it matters: When you are choosing between Kindle, Kobo, Boox, PocketBook, or another ecosystem with different store access and software behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Screen size

What it is: The diagonal measurement of the reading panel, usually given in inches.

When it matters: When you are deciding between a small travel reader and a larger page that works better for PDFs, comics, or textbooks.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=7.8

Screen resolution

What it is: The total pixel grid shown on the panel, normally written as width by height.

When it matters: When small fonts, diagrams, or dense page layouts need to stay readable without constant zooming.

Importance: HIGH

Pixel density

What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display, expressed in ppi.

When it matters: When you want text edges to look cleaner and serif fonts to resemble print more closely.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=300

E-paper display

What it is: Uses an electrophoretic panel designed to mimic paper rather than a conventional backlit phone or tablet screen.

When it matters: When you read for long stretches and want lower glare and less screen-like fatigue than on LCD or OLED devices.

Importance: LOW

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Reading

7.2

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Supported file types

What it is: Lists which ebook, document, image, or audio formats the reader can open without conversion.

When it matters: When your library comes from mixed sources instead of one locked bookstore.

Importance: HIGH

PDF reflow support

What it is: Can rearrange PDF text into a more readable, screen-sized layout instead of forcing the original fixed page.

When it matters: When you read A4 documents, articles, or manuals on a smaller eReader screen.

Importance: HIGH

Annotation support

What it is: Allows highlighting, handwritten notes, typed comments, or markup directly inside supported files.

When it matters: When you study, review academic papers, or want your notes to stay attached to the exact passage.

Importance: HIGH

Dictionary

What it is: Provides built-in word lookup while you read.

When it matters: When you read in another language or want quick definitions without leaving the page.

Importance: MEDIUM

Text-to-speech

What it is: Converts on-screen text into spoken audio using a synthetic voice.

When it matters: When you want to keep following a book while resting your eyes, walking, or multitasking.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Battery

3.5

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Battery life

What it is: Estimates how long the device can keep running between charges under normal reading conditions.

When it matters: When you travel, commute, or want to finish books for days without thinking about charging.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=30

Battery capacity

What it is: The amount of energy the battery can store, commonly expressed in mAh.

When it matters: When you want a rough hardware indicator of how much power reserve the device has.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2000

Charging time

What it is: The approximate time needed to recharge the battery from low to full.

When it matters: When you often top up shortly before leaving and need the reader ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=3

Wireless charging

What it is: Can recharge on a compatible charging pad without plugging in a cable.

When it matters: When you prefer drop-and-charge convenience on a desk or bedside stand.

Importance: LOW

Hardware

3.9

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Internal storage

What it is: The built-in space available for books, notes, audiobooks, apps, and downloaded documents.

When it matters: When you keep large libraries offline or store a lot of PDFs and audio locally.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=32

RAM capacity

What it is: The amount of working memory used for page rendering, multitasking, and keeping content active in the background.

When it matters: When you open heavy files, switch between books, or expect the interface to stay snappy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The baseline operating frequency of the main processor under normal load.

When it matters: When you compare readers for faster menu navigation, indexing, and handling of larger documents.

Importance: MEDIUM

Operating system

What it is: The software platform that drives the interface, reading apps, and deeper system capabilities.

When it matters: When you care about app availability, customization, and how flexible the device can become beyond basic reading.

Importance: HIGH

Memory card slot

What it is: Accepts removable storage so the library can expand beyond the built-in capacity.

When it matters: When your collection will outgrow internal storage or you move files between devices manually.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Connectivity

4.6

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Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Connects the reader to wireless networks for book downloads, syncing, updates, and online services.

When it matters: When you buy books directly on the device or keep your library synced without using a cable.

Importance: HIGH

Wi-Fi version

What it is: Specifies which wireless networking standard is supported, such as Wi-Fi 4, 5, or 6.

When it matters: When router compatibility, wireless stability, or faster transfers on newer home networks matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi bands supported

What it is: Shows whether the reader can use 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or both wireless bands.

When it matters: When crowded apartment Wi-Fi or 5 GHz-only setups make band support matter at home or in the office.

Importance: LOW

Bluetooth

What it is: Provides short-range wireless pairing for headphones, speakers, keyboards, page turners, or other accessories.

When it matters: When you listen to audiobooks, use a remote page turner, or want cable-free accessories around the house.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bluetooth version

What it is: Identifies the supported Bluetooth generation, which affects efficiency, codec support, and compatibility.

When it matters: When you pair newer headphones and want a more stable, lower-power wireless connection.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

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Design

7.0

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Weight

What it is: The mass of the device, usually measured in grams.

When it matters: When one-handed comfort matters and you do not want the reader to feel tiring during long sessions.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <=200

Thickness

What it is: The depth of the body from front to back, usually measured in millimetres.

When it matters: When grip comfort, sleeve fit, or how slim the reader feels in the hand matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=8

Height

What it is: The vertical size of the body, usually measured from top to bottom in millimetres.

When it matters: When you are checking whether the reader will fit a bag, jacket pocket, or small stand.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=160

Width

What it is: The side-to-side body measurement, usually given in millimetres.

When it matters: When one-handed reach and how much space the reader takes in a bag or bedside setup matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=130

Water resistance (splashproof)

What it is: Can tolerate light splashes, damp hands, or brief accidental contact with water.

When it matters: When you read by the bath, at the pool, or outdoors where light moisture is realistic.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Pocketbook Touch Lux vs the average eReader

Why is Pocketbook Touch Lux better than the average eReader?

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Includes memory card slot
Pocketbook Touch Lux includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not.
What it is: Accepts removable storage so the library can expand beyond the built-in capacity.
When it matters: When your collection will outgrow internal storage or you move files between devices manually.
Importance: MEDIUM
Pocketbook Touch Lux includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not.
Has page-turn buttons
Pocketbook Touch Lux has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not.
What it is: Adds dedicated physical controls for moving forward or backward without tapping the screen.
When it matters: When you read one-handed, wear gloves, or want fewer fingerprints on the display.
Importance: HIGH
Pocketbook Touch Lux has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not.
Has auto-brightness sensor
Pocketbook Touch Lux has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not.
Ambient light sensor enables automatic brightness adjustments.
What it is: Uses ambient light sensing to adjust the front light automatically as the room gets brighter or darker.
When it matters: When you move between daylight and dark rooms and do not want to keep adjusting brightness by hand.
Importance: MEDIUM
Pocketbook Touch Lux has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not.
1 broader file support
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (16 vs 15).
What it is: Lists which ebook, document, image, or audio formats the reader can open without conversion.
When it matters: When your library comes from mixed sources instead of one locked bookstore.
Importance: HIGH
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (16 vs 15).16 vs 15
11 more supported languages
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports more languages than the average eReader (21 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.
What it is: Counts how many interface, dictionary, keyboard, or reading languages the software supports.
When it matters: When the device will be shared across languages or you read multilingual books and documents.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=20
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports more languages than the average eReader (21 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.21 vs 10
13.1 mm narrower
Pocketbook Touch Lux is narrower than the average eReader (114.5 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
What it is: The side-to-side body measurement, usually given in millimetres.
When it matters: When one-handed reach and how much space the reader takes in a bag or bedside setup matter.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=130
Pocketbook Touch Lux 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 Lux is cheaper than the average eReader (£110 vs £170).
Pocketbook Touch Lux is cheaper than the average eReader (£110 vs £170).£110 vs £170
Has auto-brightness sensor
Pocketbook Touch Lux has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not.
1 broader file support
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (16 vs 15).
11 more supported languages
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports more languages than the average eReader (21 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.
Includes memory card slot
Pocketbook Touch Lux includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not.
Has page-turn buttons
Pocketbook Touch Lux has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not.
13.1 mm narrower
Pocketbook Touch Lux is narrower than the average eReader (114.5 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.

Why is Pocketbook Touch Lux worse than the average eReader?

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Lower screen resolution
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
1 inches smaller screen size
Pocketbook Touch Lux has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
Less advanced E-Ink technology
Pocketbook Touch Lux uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
20% lower pixel density
Pocketbook Touch Lux has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (212 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
Limited DRM support
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Readium LCP).
No audiobook playback
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not support audiobook playback, while the average eReader does.
No text-to-speech
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not support text-to-speech, while the average eReader does.
No parental controls
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
Only supports basic device lock/auto power-off, not a dedicated "Kids Mode" or granular content restrictions
6 hours shorter battery life
Pocketbook Touch Lux offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (15 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
34.6% smaller battery capacity
Pocketbook Touch Lux has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1,000 mAh vs 1,530 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1,530 mAh.
Less advanced operating system
Pocketbook Touch Lux uses PocketBook OS, a less advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
0.38 GB less RAM
Pocketbook Touch Lux has less RAM than the average eReader (0.1 GB vs 0.512 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
75% less storage
Pocketbook Touch Lux offers less internal storage than the average eReader (4 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
No USB Type-C
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does.
No Bluetooth
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does.
No Bluetooth audio
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does.
8 year/s older release date
Pocketbook Touch Lux is older than the average eReader (2013 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
June 2013
Limited DRM support
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Readium LCP).
What it is: Shows which copy-protection systems the device can open, such as Adobe DRM or store-specific protection.
When it matters: When you buy or borrow books from multiple stores and need them all to open on one reader.
Importance: HIGH
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Readium LCP).Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Readium LCP
No USB Type-C
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does.
What it is: Uses the reversible USB-C connector for charging and, on some models, wired data transfer.
When it matters: When you want one shared cable standard for your reader, phone, and other travel gear.
Importance: MEDIUM
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does.
No Bluetooth audio
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does.
What it is: Confirms that Bluetooth can be used specifically for wireless audio output, not just for generic accessories.
When it matters: When you plan to pair earbuds or a speaker for audiobooks or text-to-speech playback.
Importance: MEDIUM
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does.
No Bluetooth
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does.
What it is: Provides short-range wireless pairing for headphones, speakers, keyboards, page turners, or other accessories.
When it matters: When you listen to audiobooks, use a remote page turner, or want cable-free accessories around the house.
Importance: MEDIUM
Pocketbook Touch Lux does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does.
Lower screen resolution
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
What it is: The total pixel grid shown on the panel, normally written as width by height.
When it matters: When small fonts, diagrams, or dense page layouts need to stay readable without constant zooming.
Importance: HIGH
Pocketbook Touch Lux supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px
Less advanced operating system
Pocketbook Touch Lux uses PocketBook OS, a less advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
What it is: The software platform that drives the interface, reading apps, and deeper system capabilities.
When it matters: When you care about app availability, customization, and how flexible the device can become beyond basic reading.
Importance: HIGH
Pocketbook Touch Lux uses PocketBook OS, a less advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.PocketBook OS vs Kindle OS
1 inches smaller screen size
Pocketbook Touch Lux has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
What it is: The diagonal measurement of the reading panel, usually given in inches.
When it matters: When you are deciding between a small travel reader and a larger page that works better for PDFs, comics, or textbooks.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=7.8
Pocketbook Touch Lux 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
Less advanced E-Ink technology
Pocketbook Touch Lux uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
What it is: States which E Ink generation or panel family the device uses, such as Carta or Kaleido.
When it matters: When you compare newer and older readers for contrast, refresh behavior, or color performance.
Importance: HIGH
Pocketbook Touch Lux uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.Carta vs Carta Plus

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What customers like about Pocketbook Touch Lux?

Wide format support (plays friendly with nearly all ebook formats without conversion)
Physical page-turn buttons for tactile navigation
Expandable storage via microSD card slot
Lightweight and pocketable industrial design
Agnostic ecosystem (not locked into a single store like Kindle or Kobo)
Customisable controls and long-lasting battery life
SMARTlight feature (on newer models) for adjustable brightness and colour temperature

What customers dislike about Pocketbook Touch Lux?

Poor PDF performance (rendering complex PDFs can be slow and woeful)
Screen responsiveness can feel outdated and slow compared to modern mobile devices
The body material (soft-touch plastic) is prone to fingerprints and scratches
Low-quality default dictionaries often require sideloading better alternatives
Syncing with the cloud can be slow (sometimes taking a full minute)
Delicate screen that users report can break easily without a protective case
Tiny and sometimes difficult-to-press power button

Expert reviews

lesen.net

27/09/2013

Summary of the review

Pocketbook Touch Lux Review [+Video]

The PocketBook Touch Lux is a versatile, lightweight 6-inch e-reader featuring an E Ink Pearl display with a 1024x758 resolution, integrated front lighting, and broad format support, including EPUB and PDF. Its design is noted for comfort, featuring physical page-turn buttons alongside the touchscreen, allowing for flexible navigation. Additionally, it supports expandable storage via a microSD card slot and provides useful software features such as dictionary support and audio capabilities. Key advantages for the user include high customization, extensive format compatibility, and a robust battery life. However, the device is limited by its older E Ink Pearl screen technology, which provides lower contrast and slower refresh rates compared to newer models, along with noticeable sluggishness when navigating or processing files. Another reported downside is a visible blue tint in the front light and a small, difficult-to-press power button.

papierlos-lesen.de

27/05/2013

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Review: PocketBook Touch Lux - paperless reading

The PocketBook Touch Lux (PB623) introduced a front-lit 1024x758 E Ink Pearl display and retained physical navigation buttons alongside a 6-inch capacitive touchscreen. Key advantages highlighted include an open ecosystem supporting over 20 formats, high software customization, and a microSD card slot for storage expansion. However, the review notes drawbacks such as a slightly blueish tint in the frontlight, a small power button, and sluggish performance with complex PDFs.

chip.de

19/03/2014

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PocketBook Touch Lux (E-Book Reader) Review: Do you need similar lists for the Touch Lux 2 or later successors like the Touch Lux 5?

The CHIP review of the PocketBook Touch Lux highlights the e-reader as a highly versatile device featuring a 6-inch E Ink display with an integrated front light, physical page-turn buttons, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio support. It excels in file format support and offers a crisp, paper-like reading experience in various lighting conditions. However, the device is considered heavy (approx. 200g) and faces performance issues, characterized by a slow user interface and sluggish, often blank, rendering of complex PDFs. Furthermore, its battery life is noted as only average compared to modern competitors. For more details, visit CHIP.

hifitest.de

12/07/2013

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Pocketbook Touch Lux - E-Reader Review

The PocketBook Touch Lux (Model 623) features a high-quality, ergonomic design combining a 1024×758 E Ink Pearl HD screen with both capacitive touch and physical buttons. The device supports an open ecosystem with broad file format compatibility, 4 GB internal storage, and microSD expansion. While it includes a front-lit display, it may exhibit uneven lighting and slower processing compared to modern alternatives.

allesebook.de

14/05/2013

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PocketBook Touch Lux: In-Depth Review

The ALLESebook.de review highlights the PocketBook Touch Lux 4 as a compact, lightweight 6-inch e-reader featuring an E Ink Carta HD display (1024x758, 212 PPI) that is comfortable for one-handed use. Key advantages include its wide format support (17–19 formats including EPUB/MOBI), physical page-turn buttons, and a microSD slot allowing for 32GB of expandable storage, setting it apart from competitors. However, the device is criticized for its slow, single-core processor, a dated user interface, and poor rendering of complex PDFs. Additionally, the review notes that the built-in ebook store is limited in functionality, and the device lacks the color temperature system found on newer models. Despite these drawbacks, the long battery life—lasting up to a month—makes it a strong contender for users seeking a versatile, non-proprietary reading experience. The review concludes that it is a solid mid-level device, though not without its performance constraints. Pros: Extensive format support, microSD card slot, physical buttons, lightweight. Cons: Poor PDF performance, sluggish performance, limited ecosystem. For more details, visit ALLESebook.de.

lesnumeriques.com

16/01/2015

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PocketBook Touch Lux Review - Les Numériques

The PocketBook Touch Lux features a 6-inch E Ink Pearl HD touchscreen paired with physical navigation buttons, offering flexible, one-handed control with a bright, even display. A major advantage is its extensive file format support (EPUB, PDF, FB2, DJVU) and storage expandability via microSD, alongside bonus applications like an RSS reader and games. However, the device is hindered by inconsistent touch sensitivity, slow performance with complex PDFs, and a less intuitive, rigid user interface compared to competitors.

liseuses.net

15/02/2019

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Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 e-reader available in France

The PocketBook Touch Lux 4 (marketed as the Vivlio Touch Lux 4 in France) is a lightweight 6-inch e-reader featuring a 212 PPI E Ink Carta screen, 8 GB of storage, and physical page-turn buttons, providing a compact, durable design. It supports a wide array of formats (17+) and includes a microSD slot, allowing for extensive, customizable storage, while 12 LEDs provide even front-lighting. However, the device lacks a blue-light filter, uses a dated micro-USB port, and features a 1 GHz processor that can feel sluggish compared to modern alternatives. For more details, visit Liseuses.net.

lesnumeriques.com

07/06/2019

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Vivlio Touch Lux 4 Review: An E-reader with Extensive Customization

The Vivlio Touch Lux 4, reviewed by Les Numériques, is a highly portable and ergonomic e-reader featuring a soft-touch, lightweight design ideal for one-handed use. Key pros include its comfortable handling and compact size, while a significant con is the lower 212 ppi screen resolution compared to 300 ppi competitors. The device boasts extensive format support, programmable physical buttons, and expandable storage, though it lacks the SmartLight blue-light filter found on newer models. While the reading experience is generally good, the interface can occasionally feel sluggish and complex for some users.

gizlogic.com

30 de noviembre de 2021

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PocketBook Touch Lux 5: The best Kindle alternative?

The Gizlogic review highlights the PocketBook Touch Lux 5 as a top-tier, versatile e-reader, awarding it the "Gizlogic Gold Award" for its 6-inch E Ink Carta HD screen and 155-gram, 8mm ergonomic design. It distinguishes itself with SMARTlight technology for adjustable color temperature, a 1 GHz processor, and 512MB RAM for fluid performance. Key pros include extensive support for 19 file formats, the inclusion of physical buttons, a microSD slot for expanded storage, and a long-lasting battery. Cons, however, center on the 212 ppi screen resolution, which is less sharp than 300 ppi competitors, and occasional, minor, screen responsiveness issues. Overall, the device is considered a high-value, open-ecosystem alternative to Amazon's Kindles.

qualescegliere.it

08/12/2016

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PocketBook Touch Lux 3 Review

The PocketBook Touch Lux 3 is a versatile, mid-range 6-inch E Ink Carta e-reader praised for its high-quality display and extensive file format support. A key pro is the inclusion of physical page-turn buttons alongside a tactile, soft-touch back. Performance features a reliable, evenly lit front light and a microSD slot for expanded storage, with battery life lasting up to a month. However, the software can be sluggish, with slow menu responses and occasional issues rendering complex PDFs. The device offers solid build quality, though it is less compact than some competitors, reducing its portability. A noted, specific inconvenience is the small, recessed power button, but the unit is considered great value for those avoiding restricted, closed ecosystems. For more details, visit Good e-Reader or Alan Mendelevich.

ebookreaderitalia.com

23/07/2026

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Review of the LeggoIBS Touch Lux HD

The LeggoIBS Touch Lux HD, a rebranded PocketBook, is characterized as a versatile, open-ecosystem 6-inch e-reader featuring a high-contrast E Ink Carta screen and uniform front lighting. Its design highlights include a lightweight, ergonomic build with physical page-turn buttons, alongside a microSD slot, Wi-Fi connectivity, and extensive software customization for reading preferences. Despite these advantages, the device suffers from a sluggish user interface and a lackluster integrated bookstore experience compared to competitors.

ceotech.it

11/11/2020

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PocketBook Touch Lux 5 Review: The ultimate test

The PocketBook Touch Lux 5 is a 6-inch E Ink Carta™ HD e-reader featuring SMARTlight technology for color temperature adjustment, offering a portable and lightweight design. Performance is driven by a dual-core 1 GHz processor, which, combined with 8GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, and physical page-turn buttons, provides a versatile, long-lasting reading experience. However, the device utilizes an older 212 PPI screen, lacks audio functionality, relies on Micro-USB, and features a less responsive user interface compared to higher-end models.

consumentenbond.nl

18/03/2026

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Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 - Test, Reviews & Prices - Consumers' Association

The PocketBook Touch Lux 5 is a lightweight 6-inch e-reader featuring a 212 PPI E Ink Carta HD screen and SMARTlight technology for adjustable color temperature, according to manufacturer specs and product listings. A key advantage is its support for 19 book formats and 4 graphic formats, offering high versatility, alongside 8GB of internal storage expandable via microSD. The device, featuring physical page-turn buttons, provides a battery life that can last up to a month. Performance is driven by a dual-core processor, which facilitates relatively smooth navigation, say reviews. However, the 212 PPI resolution is noted as less sharp than 300 PPI alternatives. Other identified drawbacks include potential interface sluggishness, the lack of waterproofing, and the use of a micro-USB port rather than USB-C, according to retailer and user feedback. Overall, the PocketBook Touch Lux 5 is a versatile, albeit mid-range, device designed for user-friendly, open-system reading. For more details, visit Coolblue. Paradigit.ie

ereader.nl

23/12/2022

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PocketBook Touch Lux 5 | Affordable and compact e-reader

The PocketBook Touch Lux 5 is a versatile 6-inch E Ink Carta HD e-reader featuring SMARTlight technology for brightness and colour temperature adjustment, all in a lightweight 155-gram design. Pros include extensive, open-format support for 19 file types, physical page-turn buttons, expandable storage via microSD, and a long-lasting battery. However, notable cons include sluggish menu navigation, subpar dictionary functionality, and reports of screen fragility. For more details, visit eReader.nl.

ereaders.nl

01/01/2019

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Review: PocketBook Touch Lux 4 (2018) - eReaders.nl

The PocketBook Touch Lux 4 (2018) is a highly portable, 155-gram 6-inch e-reader featuring physical page-turn buttons, designed for user-friendly navigation alongside its capacitive touchscreen. It offers an "open" ecosystem with 17 format supports, Dropbox integration, 8GB internal storage with a microSD slot, and a crisp 212 PPI E Ink Carta screen with a frontlight. However, the device utilizes an outdated Micro USB port, lacks a warm light filter and waterproofing, and may suffer from slow loading times due to limited 512 MB RAM. For more details, visit Amazon.nl.

portablegear.nl

04/08/2016

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Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 Review

The Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 review highlights this e-reader as a significant upgrade, driven by a high-quality 6-inch E Ink Carta HD display that offers 50% better contrast and improved reflection handling. Key strengths include an open ecosystem supporting 18 formats (including EPUB/PDF), physical page-turn buttons, a microSD card slot for expansion, and a capable LED frontlight. While offering a superior, paper-like reading experience, the device has cons, including slow rendering of complex PDFs, a small, hard-to-press power button, and a delicate screen.

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