Kindle Colorsoft vs PocketBook InkPad Color 3
We compare the Kindle Colorsoft and PocketBook InkPad Color 3 head-to-head on performance, features, value, and more. Here's which one wins.
Kindle Colorsoft
Scored 8.8/10 in our testing
Kindle Colorsoft
Amazon's first color Kindle with the widest ebook ecosystem
PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Open-format color e-reader that supports EPUB, PDF, and 20+ formats
Score Breakdown
| Kindle Colorsoft | Category | PocketBook InkPad Color 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5/10 ✓ | Performance | 8/10 |
| 9/10 | Features | 9/10 |
| 9.5/10 ✓ | Ease of Use | 7.5/10 |
| 8/10 | Value | ✓ 8.5/10 |
| 8.8/10 ✓ | Overall | 8.3/10 |
Specs Comparison
| Kindle Colorsoft | Spec | PocketBook InkPad Color 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 7-inch color E Ink | Display | 7.8-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 |
| 32 GB | Storage | 20+ including EPUB, PDF, CBZ |
| Amazon Kindle Store | Ecosystem | 32 GB + microSD |
Kindle Colorsoft
Pros
- + Full Amazon Kindle ecosystem
- + Color highlights and book covers
- + Familiar Kindle software experience
Cons
- − More expensive than standard Kindle
- − Kindle ecosystem is DRM-locked
- − Color still muted compared to LCD
PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Pros
- + 20+ formats — no conversion needed
- + 7.8-inch — largest color E Ink screen
- + MicroSD expansion
Cons
- − Ecosystem less polished than Kindle/Kobo
- − Thicker and heavier than competitors
- − Less intuitive interface
Our Verdict
Based on our scoring, the Kindle Colorsoft comes out on top with an overall score of 8.8/10. Kindle Colorsoft brings color to Amazon's massive ebook ecosystem. Magazine covers, children's books, and highlighted passages pop with color. Same excellent Kindle software, Whispersync, and X-Ray features. If you're invested in the Kindle ecosystem, this is the color upgrade you've been waiting for.
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