PocketBook
InkPad 4
Based on 232 Reddit mentions
$299.00
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Undecided about buying a Verse Pro
You can only answer this for yourself. Verse Pro indeed has an older screen tech, so the contrast is lower compared to the Kobo Clara BW. But you (likely) don't have a Kobo Clara BW, so against what will you compare it without also having a Kobo Clara BW? You can only decide for yourself how importa
...azoth980 in r/ereader
April 13, 2026 9:36 AM
4
Help choosing an e-reader (8″ / ~7.8″)
The main problem regarding this comparison is that there are possibly not enough users out there who have both devices. I own a InkPad 4, but can't tell you anything about how different the screens are (in theory they are the same, so Carta 1200, but Kobo seems to be better in handling the panels -
...azoth980 in r/ereader
December 29, 2025 11:38 AM
3
Stuck deciding between the Kobo Clara BW and the PocketBook Verse Pro
I had the same doubt when I was searching for a 6". Unlike some comments here, after trying I found the PB hardware much better (lovely built, great shape, weight, buttons). After having two Kobo Clara BW crashing on me... and because I already owned a PocketBook InkPad 4 (7.8") that I love to piece
...Vellmar in r/ereader
January 24, 2026 1:31 PM
3
How many hours of basic reading does your e-reader battery last?
Don't know. I don't track daily usage, and I charge so rarely that I ultimately can't tell how often I charge my device. But my PocketBook InkPad 4 (b&w, so usually no usage of light) should definitely last around 4 weeks. Like most non-Android black & white devices do I guess (maybe except the Kobo
...azoth980 in r/ereader
August 3, 2025 11:37 AM
4
Stuck deciding between the Kobo Clara BW and the PocketBook Verse Pro
If you want the best contrast, the Kobo Clara BW is better (visible in direct comparison). Verse Pro is stuck at Carta 1000 and the Clara has Carta 1300 (PocketBook Era btw. has Carta 1200 & an inbuilt speaker, also buttons on the side and isn't that much more expensive than the Verse Pro). PocketBo
...azoth980 in r/ereader
January 24, 2026 11:09 AM
2
I need your help to finally replace my kindle!
Regarding Kobo: the problem is that the only fitting device for your needs would be the Clara BW (which doesn't have buttons, but is still a decent device nonetheless). The Libra 2 is discontinued, you only get the 7" Libra Colour at that size, and the Sage - while having buttons and is b/w - is way
...azoth980 in r/ereader
February 20, 2026 2:33 PM
2
Is an InkPad 4 the best option for b&w epub and manga?
Your only other choice outside of Android is a Kobo Sage, which has a rather small battery and may not be produced anymore by Kobo (could still be available new). It's likely faster than the InkPad 4 - on the other hand does PocketBook have a decent PDF support, Kobo somewhat lacks this. I would say
...azoth980 in r/ereader
February 21, 2026 10:05 AM
2
Looking to switch from Kindle
PocketBook has a black & white 7'' (PocketBook Era) and a 8'' (InkPad 4) device. Kobo has the black & white 8'' Kobo Sage. A battery charge on the Sage won't last long from all I've read about it. You can plug any of these devices to your PC and drag & drop your books on, no matter which book format
...azoth980 in r/ereader
August 23, 2025 9:42 AM
2
Hope for a good 7''
I seriously also though about buying the Libra 2 (because of the sunken screen), but it is what it is. Boox Go 7 is for sure an interesting device, Onyx Boox looks to really try to build a great user experience (from what I've sen in video reviews). But I trade features which I 100% don't need (Andr
...azoth980 in r/ereader
August 24, 2025 11:13 AM
2
Libby and sleep book cover
I have been waiting for the Libby update since I guess Juli, not because of Libby, but because of possible logo feature updates; nothing happened since then (with the exception of your mentioned video with some boss person). While I fully understand what you want (I also have a Kobo), turning the de
...azoth980 in r/PocketBookofficial
October 13, 2025 9:00 AM
2