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Kobo Forma vs PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro

7.0 in
6.3 in
Kobo Forma Ebook Reader
Kobo Forma
5.37 in
7.68 in
PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro Ebook Reader
PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
8
3.8 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
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
Pocketbook is one of those e-reader brands that do not lock you into a specific ecosystem and allow you to load in your own ebook collection or load in titles purchased at other retailers. The Pocketbook InkPad Pro is a new flagship e-reader that does it all. It is waterproof and has Bluetooth, in addition to having a larger screen than the Kindle Oasis. Hardware The Pocketbook InkPad Pro features a 7.8 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of 1404 x 1872 and 300 PPI. The screen is completely flush with the bezel and this was doneRead more
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User rating
57
3.8 out of 5
57 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
1 %
98
3.8 out of 5
98 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

Display

Kobo FormaKobo Forma
PocketBook InkPad 3 ProPocketBook InkPad 3 Pro
Touchscreenyesyes
Colour
  • N
  • no
N
Screen size8.0 in7.8 in
Screen technologyE Ink CartaE Ink Carta
Screen resolution1440 x 1920 px1872 x 1404 px

Technical details

Kobo FormaKobo Forma
PocketBook InkPad 3 ProPocketBook InkPad 3 Pro
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
  • EPUB DRM
  • PDF DRM
  • CBZ
  • CBR
  • MOBI
  • ACSM
  • HTM
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • BMP
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
Memory size8GB16GB
Built-in processorYY

Design

Kobo FormaKobo Forma
PocketBook InkPad 3 ProPocketBook InkPad 3 Pro
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Kobo FormaKobo Forma
PocketBook InkPad 3 ProPocketBook InkPad 3 Pro
Height6.3 in7.68 in
Width7.0 in5.37 in
Depth0.33 in0.31 in
Weight6.95 oz7.94 oz

Connectivity

Kobo FormaKobo Forma
PocketBook InkPad 3 ProPocketBook InkPad 3 Pro
Wi-Fiyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
Bluetoothnoyes
USB typeMicro-USBMicro-USB

Battery

Kobo FormaKobo Forma
PocketBook InkPad 3 ProPocketBook InkPad 3 Pro
Battery capacity1200.0 mAh1900.0 mAh
Battery type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer

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