Name | PocketBook Basic Lux 4 | PocketBook Touch Lux 5 |
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MSRP | $119.99 | $129.99 |
Released | 2023 | 2020 |
Availability | Available | Discontinued |
Current price | Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | E Ink Carta | E Ink Carta |
Display size (inch) | 6 | 6 |
Resolution (pixels W×H) | 758×1024 | 758×1024 |
Color display? | No | No |
Pixel density | 212 PPI | 212 PPI |
Screen light? | Yes: Frontlight | Yes: SMARTlight |
Adjust color temperature? | No | Yes |
Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
Input options & features | ||
Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
Button controls? | ✔ 3 buttons | ✔ 4 buttons |
Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
Dark mode | ✔ | ✔ |
Audiobooks | ❌ | ❌ |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | ❌ | ❌ |
Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
Software | ||
Operating system | Linux 3.10.65 | Linux 3.10.65 |
Reading apps & e-book shops | Bookstore, EPUB & PDF support | Bookstore, EPUB & PDF support |
Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ Dropbox | ✔ Dropbox |
Hardware specifications | ||
Internal storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
CPU clock speed | 1 GHz dual core | 1 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 | 1500 mAh |
USB (charging) port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
Physical specifications | ||
Waterproof? | No | No |
Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.13×10.8×0.8 | 16.13×10.8×0.8 |
Weight (gram): | 155 | 155 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.35×4.25×0.3 | 6.35×4.25×0.31 |
Weight (oz): | 5.47 | 5.47 |
Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Recessed |
Color options: | Black | Black, red |
Accessories in the box | - | - |
More information | ||
Model number | PB618 | PB628 |
User guide / manual | User manual | User manual |
Official site link: | Pocketbook.ch | Pocketbook.ch |
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