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Kobo Aura One vs PocketBook InkPad 3

5.45 in
7.68 in
Kobo Aura One Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura One
5.37 in
7.68 in
PocketBook InkPad 3 Ebook Reader
PocketBook InkPad 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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The Pocketbook InkPad 3 (also called the PocketBook 740 in some places) is a new 7.8-inch ebook reader that I've posted about a couple of times recently. Unfortunately it's not sold in the US anywhere but it is available in other parts of the world. There's a listing for the InkPad 3 on eBay fromRead more
The brand new InkPad 3 might just be the best e-reader that Pocketbook has ever produced. The extra large screen and new warm light illumination system really makes it a compelling value proposition. It looks like Pocketbook is trying to seriously compete against the Kobo Aura One and Tolino Epos, but how does this model fair on its own merits? Hardware This InkPad 3 features a 7.8 inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1872×1404 and 300 PPI. It has a front-lit display with 10 white LED lights and 9 orange. I was surprised on how good thisRead more
Last month, Switzerland's PocketBook announced the release of the InkPad Color, an e-reader built around E Ink's newest color screen technology. We've been sent one for review.Read more
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Full Comparison

Display

Kobo Aura OneKobo Aura One
PocketBook InkPad 3PocketBook InkPad 3
Touchscreenyesyes
Screen size7.8 in7.8 in
Screen technologyE Ink CartaE Ink Carta
Screen resolution1872 x 1404 px1872 x 1404 px
Shades of grey1616

Technical details

Kobo Aura OneKobo Aura One
PocketBook InkPad 3PocketBook InkPad 3
Supported book file formats
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
  • FB2
  • EPUB
  • DJVU
  • CHM
  • DOCX
  • PDF
  • TXT
  • RTF
  • DOC
  • HTML
  • PRC
  • FB2 ZIP
  • MOBI
  • ACSM
  • DRM
  • HTM
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • MJPEG
  • PNG
  • BMP
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
Memory size8GB8GB
Memory card readernoyes
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
Built-in processorYY
Processor speed1000.0 MHz1000.0 MHz
RAM size512.0 mB1000.0 mB

Design

Kobo Aura OneKobo Aura One
PocketBook InkPad 3PocketBook InkPad 3
Colour of productBlackBlack
On/off switchyesyes

Dimensions

Kobo Aura OneKobo Aura One
PocketBook InkPad 3PocketBook InkPad 3
Height7.68 in7.68 in
Width5.45 in5.37 in
Depth0.27 in0.31 in
Weight8.11 oz7.41 oz

Audio properties

Kobo Aura OneKobo Aura One
PocketBook InkPad 3PocketBook InkPad 3
Speakersnono

Connectivity

Kobo Aura OneKobo Aura One
PocketBook InkPad 3PocketBook InkPad 3
Wi-Fiyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)nono
Headphone outnoyes
Bluetoothnono
USByesyes
USB versionUSB 2.0USB 3.0
USB typeMicro-USBMicro-USB

Battery

Kobo Aura OneKobo Aura One
PocketBook InkPad 3PocketBook InkPad 3
Battery typeLi-Ion
Lithium Polymer
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyes

Pros & Cons

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