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PocketBook Era Color E-Reader

PocketBook Era Color E-Reader

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$269.00at Best BuyChecked 10 h ago

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $269.00 at Best Buy on Nov 10.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the PocketBook Era Color E-Reader

The PocketBook Era Color is a 7-inch e-reader with a color E Ink screen, 300 ppi in black and white and lower resolution in color. It runs PocketBook's own Linux-based software, not Android, so you get the built-in reader, store and library but no app store. A speaker, Bluetooth and page-turn buttons make it comfortable for audiobooks and long reading sessions. It suits readers who want color covers, comics and highlights without the weight and glare of a tablet, but it is slower and less flexible than Android-based rivals like the Boox Leaf line.

Best forComic and graphic novel readersReaders who want color book covers and highlightsAudiobook listeners who want a speaker and buttonsPeople who sideload EPUB and FB2 files
Pros
  • Color E Ink screen with 300 ppi black-and-white text
  • Physical page-turn buttons and a rotation sensor
  • Built-in speaker and Bluetooth for audiobooks
  • Wide format support, including EPUB, FB2, CBZ and CBR
  • 32 GB storage holds a large library
Cons
  • Color content is much lower resolution and muted
  • No Android, so no Kindle or Kobo apps
  • No memory card slot
  • Heavier and thicker than most 7-inch black-and-white readers
  • Color E Ink refreshes slowly, so page turns and menus feel sluggish

PocketBook Era Color E-Reader prices at every store

  • Best BuyNew

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    $269.00Free shippingChecked 10 h ago
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  • NeweggNew

    In stock

    $269.00Free shippingChecked 10 h ago
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PocketBook Era Color E-Reader price history

Lowest price we've seen: $269.00 on Nov 11 at Best Buy. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

Owners like the color screen for comics and covers and the physical buttons, and praise the open format support. The common complaints are washed-out color, slow refresh and the closed software compared with Android readers.

What people mention
  • Color screenMixedOwners say color covers and comics look nice but the palette is muted and color resolution is far below the black-and-white text.
  • ButtonsPraisedReaders like the physical page-turn buttons and the auto-rotate sensor for one-handed reading.
  • SoftwareCriticisedReviewers find the closed PocketBook system limited next to Android readers, with no Kindle or Kobo apps.
  • SpeedCriticisedPage turns and menus feel slow, especially when color content refreshes.
  • FormatsPraisedOwners appreciate the wide format support and easy loading of EPUB, FB2 and comic files.
  • AudiobooksPraisedThe built-in speaker and Bluetooth make audiobook listening workable without a phone.

Specifications

Touchscreen
YesSource
Built-In Speaker
YesSource
Color Display
YesSource
Wi-Fi
YesSource

Questions and answers

Is the color screen good for comics?
It works, but colors are muted and the color layer has much lower resolution than the black-and-white text. Comics are readable, though not as vivid as on a tablet.
Can I install the Kindle app?
No. The Era Color runs PocketBook's own Linux software, not Android, so there is no app store. You can read DRM-free Kindle formats like AZW3 and MOBI by sideloading them.
How is it different from the black-and-white PocketBook Era?
The screen is the main change: the Color adds a color layer for covers, comics and highlights, at the cost of a dimmer, lower-resolution color image and slower refresh. Text stays at 300 ppi.
Does it have a memory card slot?
No. Storage is fixed at 32 GB, which is plenty for thousands of books and a good number of comics.
Can it play audiobooks?
Yes. It has a built-in speaker and Bluetooth, and it plays MP3 files, so you can listen without a phone.
Is it waterproof?
PocketBook does not rate the Era Color for water resistance, so keep it away from baths and pools.
Where is the PocketBook Era Color E-Reader cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $269.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the PocketBook Era Color E-Reader?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Newegg.

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USB
YesSource
USB Type
USB-CSource
Built-In Memory Size (GB)
32Source
Color
BlueSource
Pixel Density (PPI)
300Source
Screen Size (")
7.0Source
Depth (")
0.3Source
Memory Card Reader
NoSource
Android
NoSource
Width (")
5.3Source
Weight (oz)
8.3Source
Release Year
2024Source
Height (")
6.1Source