PocketBook Touch Lux 5
6", 8 GB, Ink BlackProduct details
| Display functions | Frontlight, Touch screen |
| Screen type | E-Ink Carta 1.2 |
| Interface | USB, WLAN |
| Document format | ACSM, CBR, CBZ, CHM, DJVU, DOC, DOCX, ePub, ePub (DRM), FB2, FB2.ZIP, HTM, HTML, MOBI, PDF, PDF (DRM), PRC, RTF, TXT |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Operating System Version | Linux |
| Item number | 13457744 |
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| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | PB628-P-WW |
| Release date | 23.7.2020 |
| Colour group | Black |
| Exact colour description | Ink Black |
| eReader functions | Bookstore, Lexicon |
| Brand specific property | Non special offer |
| USB connector type | Micro USB |
| Interface | USB, WLAN |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Operating System Version | Linux |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
| Screen type | E-Ink Carta 1.2 |
| Display size (inches) | 6" |
| Image resolution | 1024 x 758 pixels |
| Pixel density | 212 ppi |
| Display functions | Frontlight, Touch screen |
| Storage capacity | 8 GB |
| Memory | 0.51 GB |
| Memory card type | microSD |
| Max. memory extension | 32 GB |
| Audio formats | M4A, M4B, MP3 VBR, Ogg |
| Document format | ACSM, CBR, CBZ, CHM, DJVU, DOC, DOCX, ePub, ePub (DRM), FB2, FB2.ZIP, HTM, HTML, MOBI, PDF, PDF (DRM), PRC, RTF, TXT |
| Image file formats | JPEG, PNG, Tagged Image File Format (tiff), Windows Bitmap (BMP) |
| Battery life | 730 h |
| Battery life (eco mode) | 720 h |
| Scope of delivery | USB cable |
| Length | 161.30 mm |
| Width | 108 mm |
| Height | 8 mm |
| Weight | 155 g |
| Length | 22.30 cm |
| Width | 13.30 cm |
| Height | 2.30 cm |
| Weight | 306 g |
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.Amazon0,9 %
- 2.Kobo1,6 %
- 3.Onyx1,8 %
- 4.PocketBook3,4 %
- 4.tolino3,4 %
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.Amazon2 days
- 1.PocketBook2 days
- 3.Kobo3 days
- 4.Onyx7 days
- 5.tolino11 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Amazon2,2 %
- 2.Kobo3,1 %
- 3.tolino3,4 %
- 4.PocketBook4,2 %
- 5.Onyx6,9 %
- Support for many book formats
- Onleihe support
- No playback of audio books
Unlike its two competitors in our review, the PocketBook Touch Lux 5 can not only be operated via its touch-sensitive screen, but also offers buttons to browse through the books. The 6-inch screen has a good 221-ppi resolution and displays 16 greyscales. Its illumination can be changed both in brightness and colour temperature. The e-reader is not waterproof. ...
- Very good display with illumination
- Access to the online store
- fast hardware
The Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 offers access to more than 1 million e-books of different genres. It offers fast page-turning times, can be connected to the WLAN and can also be fed with content via SD card.
Both the Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 and its brother Color with colour display are rock-solid eBook readers with the right features and price. The colour display of the Color does not reach the quality of a tablet, but the innovative display is great for showing book illustrations or photos...
- Format omnivore
- easy to use
- Too little brightness distribution
A narrow double victory for Pocketbook: In both the 6-inch and the 7-inch class, the devices from Switzerland took the test victory by a razor-thin margin. In the low-priced readers, Amazon's Kindle Basic and the Tolino Page 2 were tied. The slightly lower price ultimately helped the Amazon device to win the price-performance category...
Consistent further development of the box office hit.