PocketBook InkPad 4

7.80", 32 GB, Stardust Silver
Price in EUR including VAT
47Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 4 tests
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Equipped with the latest 7.8" E Ink Carta 1200 screen and SMARTlight, the PocketBook InkPad 4 lets you read as comfortably as a printed book. The integrated speaker makes your audio books sound even if you don't have headphones at hand. The e-reader is waterproof and has improved scratch protection. The delivery of electronic content (e-books, audio books, etc.) is currently only possible in Germany and Austria.

Key specifications

Display functions
Touch screen
Screen type
E-Ink Carta 1.2
Interface
Bluetooth, 
USB
Document format
ACSM, 
AZW, 
AZW3, 
CBR, 
CBZ, 
CHM, 
DJVU, 
DOC, 
DOCX, 
ePub, 
ePub (DRM), 
FB2, 
FB2.ZIP, 
HTM, 
HTML, 
MOBI, 
PDF, 
PRC, 
RTF, 
TXT
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8
Operating system
Other
Operating System Version
Linux 3.10.65
Item number
25016280

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
PB743G-U-WW-B
Release date
8.8.2023

Colour

Colour
Silver
Exact colour description
Stardust Silver

eReader properties

eReader functions
Audio books, 
Bookstore, 
Calculator, 
Chess, 
Klondike, 
Lexicon, 
Library, 
Music player, 
notes, 
RSS News, 
Scribble, 
Sudoku
Brand specific property
Non special offer
USB connector type
USB-C
Interface
Bluetooth, 
USB
Operating system
Other
Operating System Version
Linux 3.10.65
Mobile processor
Dual-Core (2 x 1 GHz)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
Wi-fi frequency
2.4 GHz
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8

Display properties

Screen type
E-Ink Carta 1.2
Display size (inches)
7.80"
Image resolution
1404 x 1872 pixels
Pixel density
300 ppi
Display functions
Touch screen

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
32 GB
Memory
1 GB
Max. memory extension
32 GB

Supported formats

Audio formats
M4A, 
M4B, 
Ogg
Document format
ACSM, 
AZW, 
AZW3, 
CBR, 
CBZ, 
CHM, 
DJVU, 
DOC, 
DOCX, 
ePub, 
ePub (DRM), 
FB2, 
FB2.ZIP, 
HTM, 
HTML, 
MOBI, 
PDF, 
PRC, 
RTF, 
TXT
Image file formats
JPEG, 
PNG, 
Tagged Image File Format (tiff)
Video file formats
MPEG Audio Layer III (mp3)

Battery properties

Battery life
672 h

Origin

Country of origin
China

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Paperwork, 
Quick start guide, 
USB-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
189 mm
Width
134 mm
Height
7.90 mm
Weight
265 g

Package dimensions

Length
21 cm
Width
16 cm
Height
3 cm
Weight
450 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    0,9 %
  • 2.Kobo
    1,6 %
  • 3.Onyx
    1,7 %
  • 4.tolino
    3,2 %
  • 5.PocketBook
    3,5 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.PocketBook
    2 days
  • 2.Amazon
    3 days
  • 2.Kobo
    3 days
  • 4.Onyx
    6 days
  • 5.tolino
    11 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    2,3 %
  • 2.Kobo
    3,3 %
  • 3.tolino
    3,7 %
  • 4.PocketBook
    4,7 %
  • 5.Onyx
    7 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good84/100
Very good88/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseApril 2025
  • PositiveSharp 7.8-inch display
  • PositiveBacklight and colour setting
  • PositiveLong battery life
  • PositiveIPX8 water protection
  • NegativeSystem could be a little faster

The 7.8-inch display of the PocketBook InkPad 4 impressed with its high sharpness and appealing paper look when tested. The display is in greyscale, so there is no colour display. The integrated display illumination ensures clear legibility even in the dark. You have the option of reducing the blue component of the display lighting to reduce eye strain...

Very good90/100
Rank 1 out of 16Stiftung WarentesteBook-Reader im TestReleaseApril 2024

eBook readers are simply practical. Many of the electronic reading devices are lighter than a book and are ideal for reading on the balcony, in bed or when travelling. The books for them can be conveniently purchased online and often cost less than their paper counterparts. Since April 2024, 16 new eBook readers have been tested, six of which have a stylus...

Good70/100
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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseNovember 2023

The InkPad4 is small enough to be easy to take with you and large enough so that you don't have to turn the page so often. It is robust, can withstand rough handling and responds quickly to touch gestures. In addition, it can be flexibly customised to suit user preferences and also eats books from lending libraries...

Very good86/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseAugust 2023
  • PositiveVery sharp display
  • PositiveMuch memory
  • PositiveAudiobook function
  • Positivemany extras
  • NegativeMenus sometimes a little too convoluted
  • NegativeNo password protection

Top display, lots of memory, high speed, good workmanship: with the InkPad 4, Pocketbook brings a really good e-book reader that can hardly be faulted and that sits at the top of the best list. Considering what it offers, the price of 289 euros is perfectly acceptable.