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PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (512MB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£520RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:13.3 inchesChipset:?

PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (512MB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 64% of tablets
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

4.9

Performance

20%

6.5

Display

16%

4.6

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

â–¼Worse than 78%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £520
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of tablet PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (512MB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

4.9

Performance

20%

6.5

Display

16%

4.6

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

5.3
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 97.1% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
?
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Screen resolution
1600×1200
This tablet has a 1600×1200 screen, which is less sharp than 63.8% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
E-Ink
This tablet uses a E-Ink display type. 99.8% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
150 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 150 ppi, which is lower than 86.7% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
N/A
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
8,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 70.2% of tablets and equal to 4% of tablets.
Charging speed
?
Battery life
2 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 2 hours, which is shorter than that of 99.8% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
700 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 700 g, which is heavier than 88.3% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (512MB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 3.2 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (13.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    13.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • 21.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • 3.2 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (13.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    13.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 21.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (2 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    2 hours vs 10 hours
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (E-Ink vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    E-Ink vs IPS LCD
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 2x more expensive
    PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (512MB + 8GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£520 vs £260).
    £520 vs £260
  • 8.1% worse value for money
    PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (512MB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.99 vs 7.6).
    6.99 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    December 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 21.2% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (512 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    512 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (E-Ink vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    E-Ink vs IPS LCD
  • 32.1% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (150 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    150 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1600×1200 vs 1920×1200).
    1,600×1,200 vs 1,920×1,200
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • Non-CMOS image sensor
    This tablet does not have a CMOS sensor, while the average tablet does. 99.4% of tablets have a CMOS sensor.
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (2 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    2 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi
    the average tablet
    PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (512MB + 8GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No voice commands
    This tablet does not support voice commands, while the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 42.9% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (700 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    700 g vs 490 g
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1.6 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.6 mm vs 8 mm
  • 133.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (309 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    309 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 41 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (241 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    241 mm vs 200 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (512MB + 8GB)

  • Large 13.3-inch E Ink Fina/Mobius display is ideal for blueprints and A4 documents.
  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting up to two months on a single charge.
  • Lightweight and thin design makes it easy to hold with one hand despite its large size.
  • Excellent outdoor visibility with a glare-free screen suitable for construction sites.
  • Rugged features including dust and moisture resistance on newer iterations.
  • Precise WACOM stylus support for on-the-fly notes and drawings.

What customers don't like about PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (512MB + 8GB)

  • Software was frequently described as buggy or sluggish, particularly in early builds.
  • Highly niche product that lacks standard e-reader software for traditional books.
  • High price point compared to standard consumer tablets or e-readers.
  • Limited app support due to the specialized, modified Android OS.
  • Slow screen refresh rates typical of E Ink technology can hinder fast navigation.

Verdict

The PocketBook CAD Reader WiFi (Flex) is a specialized 13.3-inch professional tablet featuring a 1600 x 1200 resolution E Ink Mobius display designed specifically for viewing complex architectural and engineering drawings. Technical specifications for this variant include a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU, 512MB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage, complemented by WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. Its primary advantages are its high-clarity, glare-free screen that remains legible in direct sunlight and a unique flexible, moisture-resistant housing that provides durability on active construction sites. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a touchscreen and frontlight, which limits navigation to mechanical buttons and requires external lighting for use in dark environments.

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