PocketBook Basic Lux 4 vs Kindle Paperwhite

Name PocketBook Basic Lux 4 Kindle Paperwhite 6
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MSRP $119.99 $179.99
Released 2023 2024
Availability Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Display specifications
Display type E Ink Carta E Ink Carta 1300
Display size (inch) 6 7
Resolution (pixels W×H) 758×1024 1264×1680
Color display? No No
Pixel density 212 PPI 300 PPI
Screen light? Yes: Frontlight Yes
Adjust color temperature? No Yes
Auto-rotate?
Input options & features
Touchscreen
Button controls? ✔ 3 buttons
Stylus input
Dark mode
Audiobooks
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi 4 Wi-Fi 5
Cellular network
Software
Operating system Linux 3.10.65 Kindle firmware
Reading apps & e-book shops Bookstore, EPUB & PDF support Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only)
Web browser?
Email app?
Dropbox & Google Drive? ✔ Dropbox
Hardware specifications
Internal storage 8 GB 16 GB
RAM 512 MB ?
CPU clock speed 1 GHz dual core ? GHz dual core
Other built in: - -
Ports & battery
MicroSD card reader?
3.5 mm AUX out port?
HDMI port?
Battery capacity (3.7V) 1300 mAh 1900 mAh
USB (charging) port Micro-USB USB-C
Physical specifications
Waterproof? No Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 2 meters)
Size (cm H×W×D): 16.13×10.8×0.8 17.67×12.76×0.78
Weight (gram): 155 214
Size (inch H×W×D): 6.35×4.25×0.3 7.0×5.0×0.3
Weight (oz): 5.47 7.5
Screen: flush or recessed? Recessed Flush
Color options: Black Black, green (jade), pink (raspberry)
Accessories in the box - -
More information
Model number PB618 SA568B
User guide / manual User manual User Guide
Official site link: Pocketbook.ch Amazon
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