PocketBook InkPad Color 2

7.80", 32 GB, Moon Silver
23Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 3 tests
Currently out of stock

Product details

Equipped with the E-Ink Kaleido Plus Touch display, the PocketBook Color 2 can also display colored content. This makes it ideal for illustrated e-books such as comics, children's books, or magazines. Its large internal storage provides enough space for thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and MP3s. With its slim design and a weight of only 267 grams, it remains comfortable to hold even during extended reading sessions.

Key specifications

Display functions
Touch screen
Screen type
E-Ink Kaleido
Interface
Bluetooth, 
USB, 
WLAN
Document format
AZW, 
AZW3, 
DJVU, 
DOCX, 
ePub (DRM), 
HTM, 
HTML, 
PDF (DRM), 
PRC, 
RTF
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8
Operating system
Other
Operating System Version
Linux 4.9.56
Item number
35516414

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
PB743C-N-WW
Release date
23.5.2023

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Moon Silver

eReader properties

eReader functions
Lexicon, 
Text-to-speech
Brand specific property
Non special offer
USB connector type
USB-C
Interface
Bluetooth, 
USB, 
WLAN
Operating system
Other
Operating System Version
Linux 4.9.56
Mobile processor
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, 
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Wi-fi frequency
2.4 GHz, 
5 GHz
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8

Display properties

Screen type
E-Ink Kaleido
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

Supported formats

Audio formats
M4A, 
M4B, 
MP3 VBR, 
Ogg
Document format
AZW, 
AZW3, 
DJVU, 
DOCX, 
ePub (DRM), 
HTM, 
HTML, 
PDF (DRM), 
PRC, 
RTF
Image file formats
JPEG, 
PNG

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
E-reader, 
Quick start guide, 
USB-C cable

Product dimensions

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

Package dimensions

Length
21.60 cm
Width
16.10 cm
Height
2.90 cm
Weight
452 g

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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 good86/100
Very good83/100
Rank 7 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...

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseNovember 2023

Due to its low additional price, the colour-capable InkPad Color 2 is a direct competitor to the InkPad 4, which otherwise offers roughly the same. If you already have the old "InkPad Color", you can relax and wait with the upgrade until the new E-Ink technology delivers truly brilliant colours.

Very good88/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseAugust 2023
  • PositiveVery sharp display
  • PositiveColour representation
  • Positivelarge memory
  • Positivemany extras
  • NegativeSlot for memory card missing
  • NegativeGhosting from time to time