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Pros and cons

According to our e-reader expert

  • You can read comics, magazines, and books with pictures thanks to the color screen.
  • You can easily take the compact 7-inch e-reader with you.
  • With the water-resistant PocketBook Era Color, you can safely read books at the pool.
  • A charger isn't included, order it separately and charge your e-reader right away.
  • You can't take notes on this e-reader, like on the large InkPad X Pro.

Description

Read your favorite books and comic books in color anywhere with the PocketBook Era Color. You can enjoy vibrant colors in images, photos, and graphs. This compact 7-inch e-reader is easy to take anywhere. That's useful when you often read on the train, for example. You can also safely read books at the pool with the water-resistant Era Color. Adjust the brightness and color of the screen via SMARTlight. That way, you can also read outside and at night. Rather listen to audiobooks or podcasts? Connect your wireless earbuds or headphones to the e-reader via Bluetooth. You control the e-reader with the touchscreen or the buttons on the side. A charger isn't included. Order is separately and charge your e-reader via a socket right away.

This is what you get

  • Manual
  • USB-A to USB-C cable (without charger)

Key specs

Screen size

7 inches

Water-resistant

Memory card reader

Built-in WiFi

Total storage capacity

32 GB

Sharpness

Full HD (1080p)

Web browser

Internal RAM

1 GB
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Most helpful reviews

8,0/10 ()

Good solid device that you can enjoy for years

  • Clear screen
  • ability to perform folder operations
  • no external SD to connect
Starts up fast. Screen clear. Responds quickly to touches
  • Henry

  • 6 September 2024

  • Automatic translation off Nederlands

8,8/10 ()

Nice e-reader

  • Nice screen
  • Nice, thin e-reader, looks good
  • Fits comfortably in the hand with rounded corners
  • Lighting should always be on, except in direct sunlight
Looks nice, feels good in the hand and is flexible: books can be put on it with a cable, via dropbox or via email. Nice screen, although darker than a regular (non-color) e-reader. The back is made of a kind of rubber and does not slide quickly. The buttons are not completely optimal, but you quickly get used to that. You can buy a Pocketbook cover, then you remove a strip of plastic from the e-reader and click the cover onto it. This keeps the reader thin and reasonably protected, also looks good. If you want more security, you better order a different cover. Comparison with Kobo: both are good e-readers, both with their own pros and cons. The Pocketbook looks much better. My personal preference is strongly for Pocketbook. Color: nice gimmick but I don't really use it. It's nice to see the covers of the books in color. I don't actually read comic books, but I did try one. Images are small but doable. Lighting is pleasant and even.
  • Carlo

  • 8 January 2025

  • Automatic translation off Nederlands

4,0/10 ()

Slow, bouncy and dull

  • Colors are dull
The Pocketbook disappoints me greatly. The controls are difficult, the options are limited, the colours are dull, in night mode the image jumps to the night image with every control via the light image, you do not get an overview of the book to be read. The colours in particular are very disappointing, does not outweigh the additional price. The device is pleasantly light in weight.
  • Harry

  • 15 January 2025

  • Automatic translation off Nederlands

Insure your e-reader

Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

  • Fall and impact damage
  • Water damage
  • Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
  • Theft(Optional)

What am I not insured for?

  • Damage you deliberately cause
  • Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
  • Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.

How do I insure my e-reader?

First, add your e-reader to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

XCover Protection Plan with theft cover
  • 2-year advance payment
    40,99 one-time payment (20,50 per year)
  • Can be canceled monthly
    2,28 per month (2,28 per year)
XCover Protection without theft cover
  • 2-year advance payment
    32,99 one-time payment (16,50 per year)
  • Can be canceled monthly
    1,87 per month (1,87 per year)

You can cancel a monthly insurance every month. You can cancel an annual insurance every year, even if you paid in advance. Want to cancel it earlier? You receive a refund for the years you're not insured anymore.

PocketBook Era Color

Specifications

Product

Product number

947369

Manufacturer code

PB700K3-1-WW

Brand

PocketBook

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Carry-in warranty

Screen

Screen type

Electronic Ink

Type E-ink panel

Kaleido

Sharpness

Full HD (1080p)

Blue light filter

Resolution height

1680 pixels

Resolution width

1264 pixels

Color screen

Screen size

7 inches

Touchscreen

Backlit screen

Pixel density

150 ppi

Memory

Total storage capacity

32 GB

Memory card reader

Internal RAM

1 GB

General properties

Operating system language

Multiple languages can be configured

eBook store integrated

Text file format

CBR, CBZ, DOC, DOCX, FB2, HTML, JPEG, MobiPocket, PDF, PRC, RTF, TXT, ePub

Photo file format

BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF

Supported and protected file formats

Adobe DRM, MobiPocket, ePub

Text-to-Speech function

Dictionary

Web browser

Plays music

Audio file format

MP3, Ogg

IP certification

IPX8

Physical properties

Weight

235 g

Color

Gray

Controls

Push buttons, Touchscreen

Width

13,4 cm

Depth

0,78 cm

Height

15,5 cm

Material

Metal, Plastic

Water-resistant

Bluetooth and WiFi

Built-in WiFi

WiFi standards

Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

5.1

USB connectors

USB port

Type of USB port

USB-C

Battery

Standby time

1 m