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Pocketbook Touch Lux Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Screen size:6 inchesPixel density:212 ppiInternal storage:4 GBBattery life:15 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

Pocketbook Touch Lux 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of ereaders
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

25%

6.0

Display

22%

7.2

Reading

18%

3.5

Battery

14%

3.9

Hardware

12%

5.3

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 69% of ereaders
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

â–²Better than 79% of ereaders
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Technical Specifications of eReader Pocketbook Touch Lux

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

25%

6.0

Display

22%

7.2

Reading

18%

3.5

Battery

14%

3.9

Hardware

12%

5.3

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Design

5.5
User score
User score
8.2/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
Pocketbook Touch Lux has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 78.7% of products in this category.
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 62% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.0
Brand name
Pocketbook
Screen size
6 inches
Screen size
6 inches
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
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
758x1024 px
Screen resolution
758x1024 px
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 758x1024 px, which is less sharp than that of 67.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 14.8% of eReaders.
Pixel density
212 ppi
Pixel density
212 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 212 ppi which is lower than 59.8% on this spec and equal to 12.3% 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
16
Supported file types
16
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 16 file types which is more than 56.8% on this spec.
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
no
Text-to-speech
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This ereader does not offer text-to-speech. 64.8% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
15 hours
Battery life
15 hours
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This ereader offers 15 hours of battery life which is shorter than 65.6% on this spec and equal to 16.7% of eReaders.
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh which is lower than 85.1% on this spec and equal to 9.9% of eReaders.
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
This ereader takes 2 hours to charge which is quicker than 49.1% on this spec and equal to 40% of eReaders.
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
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 4 GB of internal storage which is less than 66.4% on this spec and equal to 13.9% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
0.128 GB
RAM capacity
0.128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
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
1x 1 GHz
CPU base clock speed
1x 1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This ereader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz, which is slower than that of 50.4% of eReaders and the same as that of 24% 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 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This ereader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is newer than that of 10.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 46.7% of eReaders.
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz
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
no
Bluetooth
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This ereader does not connect over Bluetooth. 60.7% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Weight
198 g
Weight
198 g
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 198 g which is lighter than 56.6% on this spec.
Thickness
8 mm
Thickness
8 mm
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 8 mm thick which is thinner than 52.9% on this spec and equal to 9.1% of eReaders.
Height
175 mm
Height
175 mm
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
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
Width
114.5 mm
â–² Better than 76% of models
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
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 Touch Lux vs the average eReader

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  • 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.
  • Auto-brightness sensor
    Auto-brightness sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This ereader has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not. 41.8% of eReaders have an auto-brightness sensor.
    Ambient light sensor enables automatic brightness adjustments.
  • 1 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    16
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (16 vs 15).
    16 vs 15
  • 11 more supported languages
    N. of supported languages
    21
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <4 – >34
    This ereader supports more languages than the average eReader (21 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.
    21 vs 10
  • 13.1 mm narrower
    Width
    114.5 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    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 Lux is cheaper than the average eReader (£110 vs £170).
    £110 vs £170
  • 54.5% cheaper
    Pocketbook Touch Lux is cheaper than the average eReader (£110 vs £170).
    £110 vs £170
  • Auto-brightness sensor
    Auto-brightness sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This ereader has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not. 41.8% of eReaders have an auto-brightness sensor.
    Ambient light sensor enables automatic brightness adjustments.
  • 1 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    16
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (16 vs 15).
    16 vs 15
  • 11 more supported languages
    N. of supported languages
    21
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <4 – >34
    This ereader supports more languages than the average eReader (21 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.
    21 vs 10
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 13.1 mm narrower
    Width
    114.5 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    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
  • 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.
  • No Bluetooth
    Bluetooth
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This ereader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    15 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (15 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    15 hours vs 21 hours
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    758x1024 px
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This ereader 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
    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
  • 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
    758x1024 px
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This ereader 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
  • 1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    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
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Carta
    â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
    This ereader uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Carta vs Carta Plus
  • 20% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    212 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (212 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    212 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • 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
  • No audiobook playback
    Audiobook playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This ereader does not support audiobook playback, while the average eReader does. 72.5% of eReaders support audiobook playback.
  • No text-to-speech
    Text-to-speech
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This ereader does not support text-to-speech, while the average eReader does. 64.2% of eReaders support text-to-speech.
  • 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.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    15 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (15 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    15 hours vs 21 hours
  • 36.1% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1000 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • 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
  • 0.38 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    0.128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    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
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
    This ereader offers less internal storage than the average eReader (4 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 16 GB
  • 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
    Bluetooth
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This ereader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • 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.
  • 8 older
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is older than the average eReader (2013 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    June 2013
    2,013 vs 2,021

Video reviews

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

8.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
22/05/2013
First look · first impressions and reading options
Verdict
Pocketbook Touch Lux offers plenty of reading options that suit advanced users without overwhelming casual readers.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

papierlos-lesen.de
27/05/2013
Hands-on test · Frontlit reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch Lux is a frontlit successor to the Touch with sharper text and a better voice, but it weighs about 200 g and its buttons can't be reassigned.
lesen.net
27/09/2013
Video review · Customizable reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch Lux is a customizable reader with an even front light and Dropbox syncing, but its old processor and browser-based shop hold it back.
allesebook.de
14/05/2013
Hands-on test · Front-lit reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch Lux is a versatile reader with excellent large A4 PDF display, but its Linux-based menus are less intuitive than on rival readers.
hifitest.de
12/07/2013
Test · Front-lit reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch Lux is a balanced front-lit reader with quick page turns and pinch-to-zoom font sizing, but its menus now nest deeper.
lesnumeriques.com
16/01/2015
Lab test · Multi-user reader
Verdict
The PocketBook Touch Lux is a frontlit reader with many languages, dictionaries and user profiles, but it has no 3G and no comic formats.

Third-party reviews

What we 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 we don't like 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

Verdict

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.

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