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PocketBook is a multinational company which produces e-book readers based on E Ink technology (an electronic paper technology) under the PocketBook brand. The company was founded in 2007 in Kyiv, Ukraine, and its headquarters were shifted to Lugano, Switzerland in 2012.[2] These devices enable users to browse, buy, download, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines and other digital media via wireless networking to the PocketBook Store.[3]

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Development and manufacture

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The devices are assembled by factories such as Foxconn, Wisky and Yitoa and shipped out to more than 40 countries.

Device list

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Model Display Type Display Size Display Resolution Display Density Storage CPU (Chipset) Connectivity Features Dimensions Weight Released Battery RAM
Color Note E-Ink Kaleido 3 10.3" 468 × 624 (4096 colors) 1404 × 1872 (greyscale) 76 ppi (color)

227 ppi (greyscale)

32 GB Allwinner B810 Quad core

1.5 Ghz

USB-C, Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 SMARTlight, Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech, Android 12 173,5 × 246 × 6,4 mm 390 g 2024 4000 mAh 4 GB
Verse Pro Color E-Ink Kaleido 3 6″ 536 × 724 (4096 colors) 1072 × 1448 (greyscale) 150 ppi (color) 300 ppi (greyscale) 16 GB Allwinner B300 Quad core 1.8 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4 SMARTlight, Waterproof (IPX8), Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 108 × 156 × 7.6 mm 182 g 2024 2100 mAh 1 GB
InkPad Eo E-Ink Kaleido 3 10.3″ 930 x 1240 (4096 colors) 1860 x 2480 (greyscale) 150 ppi (color) 300 ppi (greyscale) 64 GB Mediatek Helio P35 Octo core 2.3 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 SMARTlight, Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech, Android 11 226 х 191 х 7 mm 470 g 2024 4000 mAh 4 GB
Era Color E-Ink Kaleido 3 7″ 632 x 840 (4096 colors) / 1264 x 1680 (greyscale) 150 ppi (color), 300 ppi (grey) 32 GB Allwinner B300 Quad core 1.8 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4 Adaptive SMARTlight, Waterproof (IPX8), Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 134.3 x 155 x 7.8 mm 235 g 2024 2500 mAh 1 GB
Verse E-Ink Carta 6″ 758 x 1024 212 ppi 8 GB Allwinner B288 Dual core 1 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), microSD/SDHC (max 128 GB) SMARTlight 108 x 156 x 7.6 mm 186 g 2023 1500 mAh 512 MB
Verse Pro E-Ink Carta 1200 6″ 1072 x 1448 300 ppi 16 GB Allwinner B288 Dual core 1 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth SMARTlight, Waterproof (IPX8), Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 108 x 156 x 7.6 mm 186 g 2023 1500 mAh 512 MB
InkPad Color 3 E-Ink Kaleido 3 7.8″ 702 x 936 (4096 colors) / 1404 x 1872 (16 grey levels) 150 ppi (color), 300 ppi (grey) 32 GB Allwinner B300 Quad core 1.8 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), Bluetooth SMARTlight, Waterproof (IPX8), Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 134 x 189 x 7.9 mm 270 g 2023 2900 mAh 1 GB
InkPad Color 2 E-Ink Kaleido Plus 7.8″ 468 x 624 (color) / 1404 x 1872 (grey) 100 ppi (color), 300 ppi (grey) 32 GB Allwinner B300 Quad core 1.8 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 SMARTlight, Waterproof (IPX8), Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 134 x 189.5 x 7.95 mm 267 g 2023 2900 mAh 1 GB
InkPad X Pro E Ink Carta Mobius 10.3″ 1404 x 1872 227 ppi 32 GB Allwinner B300 Quad core 1.8 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, AVRCP) WACOM, SMARTlight, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 249 x 173 x 7.7 mm 350 g 2023 3200 mAh 2 GB
InkPad 4 E-Ink Carta 1200 7.8″ 1404 x 1872 300 ppi 32 GB Allwinner B288 Dual core 1 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 SMARTlight, Waterproof (IPX8), Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 134 x 189.5 x 7.95 mm 265 g 2023 2000 mAh 1 GB
Era (700) E-Ink Carta 1200 7″ 1264 x 1680 300 ppi 16 GB / 64 GB Allwinner B288 dual core 1 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 SMARTlight, Waterproof (IPX8), Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 134.3 x 155 x 7.8 mm 228 g 2022 1700 mAh 1 GB
InkPad Lite E-Ink Carta 9.7″ 825 x 1200 150 ppi 8 GB Allwinner B288 Dual core 1 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), microSD/SDHC (max 128 GB) SMARTlight 236.2 x 173 x 7.9 mm 369 g 2021 2200 mAh 512 MB
InkPad Color E-Ink Kaleido Plus 7.8″ 468 x 624 (color), 1404 x 1872 (grey) 100 ppi (color), 300 ppi (grey) 16 GB Allwinner B288 dual core 1 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), microSD/SDHC (max 128 GB), Bluetooth Frontlight, Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 195 x 136.5 x 8 mm 225 g 2021 2900 mAh 1 GB
Basic 4 E-Ink Carta 6″ 1024 x 758 212 ppi 8 GB 1 GHz Micro USB, microSD (max 32 GB) 161.3 x 108 x 8 mm 155 g 2020 800 mAh 256 MB
Touch Lux 5 E Ink Carta 6″ 758 x 1024 212 ppi 8 GB Allwinner B288 dual core 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB) SMARTlight 161.3 x 108 x 8 mm 155 g 2020 1500 mAh 512 MB
Color (633) E Ink Kaleido 6″ 1072 x 1448 212 ppi 16 GB Allwinner B288 dual core 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), microSD/SDHC (max 128 GB), Bluetooth 4 Frontlight, Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 161.3 x 108 x 8 mm 160 g 2020 1900 mAh 1 GB
InkPad X E Ink Carta Mobius 10.3″ 1404 x 1872 227 ppi 32 GB Allwinner B288 dual core 1 GHz USB-C, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, AVRCP) SMARTlight, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 249.2 x 173.4 x 7.7-4.5 mm 310 g 2019 2000 mAh 1 GB
Touch HD 3 (632) E Ink Carta 6″ 1072 x 1448 300 ppi 16 GB Allwinner B288 dual core 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 SMARTlight, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech, Waterproof (IPX8) 161.3 x 108 x 8 mm 155 g 2019 1500 mAh 512 MB
InkPad 3 Pro (740-1) E Ink Carta 7.8″ 1404 x 1872 300 ppi 16 GB Allwinner B288 dual core 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4 SMARTlight, Waterproof (IPX8), Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 195 x 136.5 x 8 mm 225 g 2019 1900 mAh 1 GB
Touch Lux 4 (627) E Ink Carta 6″ 758 x 1024 212 ppi 8 GB 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n 2.4 GHz), microSD/SDHC (max 128 GB) Frontlight 161.3 x 108 x 8 mm 155 g 2018 1500 mAh 512 MB
Basic Lux 2 E Ink Carta 6″ 1024 x 758 212 ppi 8 GB 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB) Frontlight 161.3 x 108 x 8 mm 155 g 2018 1300 mAh 256 MB
InkPad 3 E Ink Carta 7.8″ 1404 x 1872 300 ppi 8 GB Dual core 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 128 GB) SMARTlight 195 x 136.5 x 8 mm 210 g 2018 1900 mAh 1 GB
Touch HD 2 (631) E Ink Carta 6″ 1072 x 1448 300 ppi 8 GB Freescale i.MX 6SoloLite 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone SMARTlight 113.5 x 175 x 9 mm 180 g 2018 1500 mAh 512 MB
Aqua 2 E Ink Carta 6″ 1024 x 758 212 ppi 8 GB 1000MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) Frontlight, Waterproof (IP57), Audio, Text-to-speech 174.4 x 114.6 x 9 mm 180 g 2017 1500 mAh 256 MB
Basic 3 E Ink Carta 6″ 800 x 600 166 ppi 8 GB 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD (max 32 GB) 174.4 x 114.6 x 8.3 mm 170 g 2017 1300 mAh 256 MB
Basic Lux (615) 2017
Touch HD (631) E Ink Carta 6″ 1072 x 1448 300 ppi 8 GB Freescale i.MX 6SoloLite Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone Frontlight 113.5 x 175 x 9 mm 180 g 2016 1500 mAh 512 MB
InkPad 2 (840) E Ink Pearl HD Plus 8″ 1200 x 1600 250 ppi 4 GB / 8 GB 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone Frontlight, Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 195.5 x 162.8 x 7.37 mm 305 g 2016 2500 mAh 512 MB
Basic Touch 2 (625) E Ink Carta 6″ 800 x 600 166 ppi 8 GB 1000MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB) 174.4 x 114.6 x 8.3 mm 180 g 2016 1300 mAh 256 MB
Touch Lux 3 (626) E Ink Carta HD 6″ 1024 x 758 212 ppi 8 GB 1000MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB) Frontlight 174.4 x 114.6 x 8.3 mm 180 g 2015 1500 mAh 256 MB
Touch Lux 2 (626) E Ink Carta HD 6″ 1024 x 758 212 ppi 8 GB 1000MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB) Frontlight 174.4 x 114.6 x 8.3 mm 180 g 2015 1500 mAh 256 MB
Basic 2 (614) E Ink Pearl 6″ 800 x 600 166 ppi 4 GB / 8 GB 1 GHz Micro USB, microSD (max 32 GB) 174.4 x 114.6 x 8.3 mm 188 g 2015 1300 mAh 256 MB
Sense/Fashion (630) E Ink Pearl 6″ 1024 x 758 212 ppi 4 GB 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB) Frontlight 151.4 x 110 x 7.5 mm 155 g 2014 1500 mAh 256 MB
InkPad (840) E Ink Pearl 8″ 1200 x 1600 250 ppi 4 GB 1 GHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone Frontlight, Audio, Audiobooks, Text-to-speech 195.5 x 162.8 x 7.37 mm 350 g 2014 2500 mAh 512 MB
Ultra (650) E Ink Carta 6″ 1024 x 758 212 ppi 4 GB Freescale i.MX 6SoloLite Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone Frontlight, 5MP camera 162.7 x 106.7 x 7.9 mm 175 g 2014 1500 mAh 512 MB
Aqua (640) E Ink Pearl 6″ 800 x 600 166 ppi 4 GB 1000MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) 174.4 x 114.6 x 9 mm 170 g 2014 1300 mAh 256 MB
CAD Reader 2014
CAD Reader Flex 2014
Basic Touch (624) E Ink Pearl 6″ 800 x 600 166 ppi 4 GB 1000MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 128 GB) 174.4 x 114.6 x 8.3 mm 191 g 2013 1300 mAh 256 MB
CoverReader 2013
Mini (515) E Ink 5″ 800 x 600 200 ppi 4 GB 1000MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) 100.02 x 142.33 x 7.2 mm 131 g 2013 1000 mAh 256 MB
Touch Lux (623) E Ink Pearl HD 6″ 1024 x 758 212 ppi 4 GB 800MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone Frontlight 175 x 114.5 x 9.5 mm 198 g 2013 1000 mAh 128 MB
Color Lux (801) E Ink 8″ 800 x 600 4 GB 800MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD (max 32 GB) Frontlight 170 x 202 x 9 mm 300 g 2013 3000 mAh 256 MB
Touch (622) E Ink Pearl 6″ 800 x 600 166 ppi 2 GB 800MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone 175 x 114.5 x 9.5 mm 195 g 2012 1000 mAh 128 MB
Basic New (613) E Ink Vizplex 6″ 600 x 800 166 ppi 2 GB 800MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC (max 32 GB) 122.6 x 176.38 x 9.7 mm 180 g 2012 1000 mAh 128 MB
360 Plus (512) E Ink Vizplex 5″ 600 x 800 200 ppi 2 GB 800MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD/SDHC 146.2 x 123.2 x 13.8 mm, without cover 145 x 123.1 x 13.1 mm 180g, without cover 145 g 2011 1000 mAh 128 MB
Pro 912 E Ink Vizplex 9.7″ 1200 x 825 155 ppi 2 GB 533MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g), microSD (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone 193 x 263 x 11.5 mm 565 g 2011 1530 mAh 256 MB
Pro 612 E Ink Vizplex 6″ 800 x 600 166 ppi 2 GB 533MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g), Bluetooth 2.1, microSD (max 32 GB) 132 x 182 x 10.6 mm 276 g 2011 1530 mAh 256 MB
Basic (611) E Ink Vizplex 6″ 600 x 800 166 ppi 2 GB 800MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microSD (max 32 GB) 122.6 x 176.38 x 9.7 mm 175 g 2011 1000 mAh 128 MB
Pro 903 E Ink Vizplex 9.7″ 1200 x 825 155 ppi 2 GB 533MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g), Bluetooth 2.1, microSD (max 32 GB), 3G, 3.5 mm headphone 193 x 263 x 11.5 mm 581 g 2011 1530 mAh 256 MB
Pro 603 E Ink Vizplex 6″ 800 x 600 166 ppi 2 GB 533MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g), Bluetooth 2.1, microSD (max 32 GB), 3G, 3.5 mm headphone 132 x 182 x 10.6 mm 280 g 2011 1530 mAh 256 MB
Pro 602 E Ink Vizplex 6″ 800 x 600 166 ppi 2 GB 533MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g), Bluetooth 2.1, microSD (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone 132 x 182 x 10.6 mm 250 g 2010 1530 mAh 256 MB
Pro 902 E Ink Vizplex 9.7″ 1200 x 825 155 ppi 2 GB 533MHz Micro USB, Wi-Fi (b/g), Bluetooth 2.1, microSD (max 32 GB), 3.5 mm headphone 193 x 263 x 11.5 mm 530 g 2010 1530 mAh 256 MB
Pro 901 2010
302 Cookie 2009
360 2009
E301 2007

Models from the same family sometimes use the same model numbers, such as:

  • Touch HD PB631...
  • Touch HD 2 PB631-2...

Sales geography

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The company's products are sold in 35[4] countries worldwide – in Central, Eastern, and Western Europe, in Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States countries, as well as in Australia, Israel, New Zealand, and others. As of December 2013, PocketBook claimed it had sold over two million e-reader and tablet devices.[5]

History

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Year Brief history
2007 PocketBook was founded.
2008 The development of the first PocketBook e-reader - PocketBook 301 - has started.
2009 Release of PocketBook's second e-reader, the PocketBook 360°.[6]
2010 PocketBook IQ 701[7] – a multimedia e-book reader running the Android operating system.

Market launch of PocketBook Pro 602[8] and PocketBook Pro 902.

2011 PocketBook launches the world's first e-book readers with a smartphone set of wireless interfaces (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G) – PocketBook Pro 603[9] and 903.[10]

Market launch of PocketBook 360 Plus[11] – an updated version of the PocketBook 360 model with Wi-Fi support and more powerful architecture.

Production of PocketBook devices starts at the specially designated production line at a Foxconn factory.

Market launch of PocketBook A10[12] – a tablet computer running Android 2.3.5.

2012 Market launch of PocketBook A 7" – a multimedia e-book reader that runs Android 2.3.7, and PocketBook Touch[13] - an e-reader with a multi-sensor 6-inch E Ink Pearl display.

At the IFA exhibition in Berlin, PocketBook introduces two new devices: PocketBook Basic New — an improved version of PocketBook Basic 611, and PocketBook SURFpad — a tablet computer running Android 4.0.4., which became one of the first devices with the pre-installed Yandex.Store app store.

2013 The company presented PocketBook Colour Lux – the world's first color E Ink e-reader with built-in light[14]

The first model of Touch Lux series was represented – an e-reader with Pearl HD display and frontlight[15]

Launch of PocketBook Mini a 5-inch compact E Ink e-reader[16]

The presentation of PocketBook CoverReader[17] – the first flip-cover with E Ink screen for smartphones,

A new construction-oriented device PocketBook CAD Reader[18] with EPD E Ink Fina screens first shown at Autodesk University international exhibition in Los Angeles, USA. The CAD Reader has remained vaporware ever since.

2014

PocketBook updates the product line of its E Ink e-readers with two products. In March 2014 world's first serial water-resistant and dustproof E Ink reader PocketBook Aqua[19] was announced. Later, in May 2014 PocketBook represents the first serial E Ink e-reader with a built-in camera – PocketBook Ultra.[20] 7.8-inch PocketBook InkPad[21] was also represented in spring 2014.

2015 In 2015 PocketBook has represented PocketBook Digital[22] – an end-to-end e-reading solution intended to provide growth opportunities to companies engaged in the book industry. Being one of the key elements of PocketBook Digital, PocketBook Cloud offers secure, convenient cloud reading and storage for users' digital libraries.

At IFA 2015 in Berlin PocketBook shows recently announced PocketBook Touch Lux 3[23] – a new flagship model.

2016 PocketBook e-reader with 13.3 diagonal screen wins Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016.[24]

PocketBook represented flagship models among which: PocketBook Touch Lux 3 Ruby Red, PocketBook InkPad 2[25] and PocketBook Touch HD[26] - e-reader with E Ink Carta™ HD screen and frontlight, that gives convenient opportunities to listen to audio-files.

2017 Among the new products represented by PocketBook in 2017 – PocketBook Aqua 2[27] – the successor of Aqua series, water-proof and dust-resistant e-reader with IP57, that can be immersed into the water for 30 minutes on 1 meter depth.
2018 In February 2018 the PocketBook InkPad 3 with 7.8-inch screen and SMARTlight function was launched.[28]
2019 PocketBook has released 10.3-inch e-reader InkPad X.[29] Same year was launched the brand’s flagship model Touch HD 3 with SMARTlight function and protected from water.[30]
2020 PocketBook launched its own on-line bookshop for customers in D-A-Ch region – pocketbook.de. The new bookshop also appeared on PocketBook e-readers as the preinstalled application.[31]

In spring 2020 PocketBook Color was first presented to the market, it became the first e-reader with color E Ink Kaleido screen.[32]

2021 PocketBook extends the product line of color e-readers announcing the 7.8-inch e-reader with color E Ink new Kaleido (Kaleido Plus) screen.[33]
2022 PocketBook announces and releases PocketBook Era with new generation E Ink Carta™ 1200 screen (300 DPI) and audiobook support.[34] The PocketBook Viva is announced, their first E Ink Gallery 3 color device.[35]
2023 PocketBook announces the InkPad 4, with an E Ink Carta™ 1200 screen and audiobook support.[36] The previously announced Viva is postponed indefinitely due to "development problems at suppliers".[37]
2023 PocketBook announces InkPad Color 3 with E Ink Kaleido 3.[38]
2024 PocketBook announces the InkPad Eo with a 10.3 inch E Ink Kaleido 3 screen,[39] the Verse Pro Color[40] and the Color Note.[41]

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References

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PocketBook International SA is a multinational consumer electronics company specializing in the development and manufacture of e-readers and digital reading devices based on E Ink electronic paper technology. Founded in 2007 in Kyiv, Ukraine, the company relocated its headquarters to Lugano, Switzerland, in 2012, where it continues to operate as one of the world's leading producers of premium e-readers. Its product lineup includes a wide range of monochrome and color e-readers (such as the InkPad series with Kaleido technology), waterproof models, touchscreen devices, multimedia tablets, and note-taking tools with stylus support, all designed to enhance the reading experience across various formats like EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks. PocketBook ranks fourth globally among premium e-reader manufacturers and distributes its products in 35 countries, supported by a network of over 130 service centers worldwide. The company emphasizes ergonomic , open-format compatibility (independent of major ecosystems like Amazon's), and innovative features such as built-in cameras for annotation and Android-based operating systems for expanded functionality. Over the years, PocketBook has earned international recognition, including multiple Red Dot Design Awards for its devices, reflecting its commitment to quality and user-centric innovation. With a focus on for avid readers, including comic enthusiasts who benefit from its color screens, PocketBook continues to expand its portfolio while maintaining a strong emphasis on and extended warranties.

History

Founding and early development

PocketBook International was founded in 2007 in , , as a consumer electronics company dedicated to the development of e-readers. The firm emerged amid the growing interest in digital reading devices, aiming to create accessible alternatives to traditional paper books using innovative display technologies. In 2008, the company assembled its initial team of Ukrainian IT specialists and initiated the development of its debut product, the PocketBook 301 e-reader. This 6-inch device was built on OEM hardware from Netronix, marking the company's entry into hardware production. The project emphasized , including a Linux-based operating system, to ensure flexibility and user customization from the outset. A key focus during this early phase was the adoption of technology, which provided a glare-free, paper-like reading experience that reduced compared to LCD screens. The PocketBook 301 also prioritized broad compatibility by supporting multiple e-book formats, including , PDF, MOBI, FB2, TXT, RTF, and , allowing users to access content from various sources without conversion. This multi-format approach distinguished the device in a market dominated by proprietary ecosystems. The first prototypes underwent rigorous internal testing in 2008, addressing issues like battery life, file rendering, and user interface responsiveness. These milestones refined the hardware and software, culminating in the commercial release of the PocketBook 301 in , which laid the foundation for the company's subsequent product lineup.

Relocation and growth

In 2009, PocketBook began commercializing its e-reader lineup with the release of models such as the PocketBook 301 and PocketBook 360, marking the company's transition from development to market entry. These devices featured E Ink technology and supported multiple formats, enabling initial distribution through partnerships like Dulin's Books in the United States. Building on its Ukrainian roots, PocketBook expanded into European and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) markets, leveraging local partnerships for broader accessibility in regions with high reading cultures. The company's growth accelerated through 2010 and 2011, with sales nearly doubling annually to approximately 400,000 units in 2011, driven by increasing demand for affordable e-readers in emerging digital markets. This period saw revenue expansion, reflecting PocketBook's focus on international distribution and product iterations like the PocketBook IQ 701. In 2012, to enhance strategic access to the European market and streamline global operations, PocketBook relocated its headquarters from , , to , . This move supported ongoing expansion, with cumulative sales surpassing 1 million units by the end of the year amid growing adoption in and CIS countries.

Recent milestones

By the end of 2013, PocketBook International had sold over 2 million devices worldwide and expanded its distribution to more than 35 countries. In 2018, the company introduced SMARTlight technology in its e-reader models, enabling adjustable brightness and color temperature to reduce during extended reading sessions. PocketBook continued innovating with new color e-reader models featuring Kaleido 3 technology in 2024, including the Verse Pro Color e-reader in June and the Color Note e-note in September, both utilizing Kaleido 3 for vibrant, eye-friendly color rendering suitable for , textbooks, and illustrated content. The company experienced significant growth, reaching approximately 230 employees by , and maintains annual sales of around 500,000 devices as of recent reports. Amid increasing competition in the market, PocketBook has emphasized (IPX8 rating) and ergonomic designs in its recent models to enhance durability and user comfort for diverse reading environments. In September 2025, PocketBook acquired the Belgian brand IONNYK and showcased it alongside InkPoster at , expanding its portfolio into and displays.

Products

E-reader models

PocketBook International has released over 50 models since its inception in 2007, with consistent annual updates that have expanded the lineup to include increasingly versatile devices. These models integrate technology for paper-like, glare-free displays across all categories. The evolution traces from simple text-focused readers to advanced multifunctional units supporting audiobooks via , text-to-speech functionality, and seamless cloud synchronization through the PocketBook Cloud service, which links libraries across e-readers, smartphones, and computers. Early black-and-white models laid the foundation for the brand's emphasis on broad format compatibility and portability. The PocketBook 301, launched in 2009, introduced a 6-inch screen suitable for basic and PDF reading, with 2 GB storage and support for up to 14 formats. Similarly, the Basic 4 from 2020 offered an entry-level 6-inch Carta display at 212 PPI, 8 GB internal storage expandable to 32 GB via microSD, up to one month of battery life, and compatibility with 20 formats including , PDF, , and DOCX. Mid-range offerings, exemplified by the Touch series, enhanced user interaction with capacitive touchscreens and adjustable frontlighting while maintaining core e-reading efficiency. Devices like the Touch HD 3 (2019) featured a 6-inch Carta HD screen with 300 PPI resolution, 16 GB storage, for audio playback, and support for over 24 formats such as MOBI, , and CBR, alongside battery endurance of several weeks. These models balanced affordability with features like connectivity for book downloads from the PocketBook Store, appealing to users seeking reliable daily reading without excess complexity. Recent color-enabled models represent the latest advancements, incorporating Kaleido technology for vibrant yet eye-friendly visuals in comics, magazines, and illustrated books. The Color Note (2024) provides a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 screen with 227 PPI in black-and-white (76 PPI in color), 32 GB storage, up to one month battery life, and support for 23 formats including and PDF, plus stylus compatibility for . Likewise, the Verse Pro Color (2024) delivers a compact 6-inch Kaleido 3 display at 300 PPI black-and-white (150 PPI color), 16 GB storage, IPX8 waterproofing, 5.4 for audiobooks, and broad format support exceeding 20 options, with battery life lasting up to four weeks.

Core technologies and features

PocketBook International's e-readers primarily utilize technology, an electrophoretic display that provides a paper-like reading experience with low power consumption and high readability in various lighting conditions. This technology enables devices to retain static images without power, allowing a single battery charge to last up to a month under typical usage, while its reflective nature ensures glare-free visibility even in direct sunlight. Unlike traditional LCD screens, E Ink minimizes eye strain by not emitting light, making it suitable for extended reading sessions. In 2024, PocketBook transitioned to advanced color implementations, such as the Kaleido 3 panel in models like the Verse Pro Color, which supports 4,096 colors and shades with improved resolution—50% higher than previous generations—for enhanced rendering of , illustrated books, and covers without compromising the core benefits of . This upgrade maintains the technology's eye-safety and sunlight readability while expanding visual capabilities for diverse content types. The company's devices run on a -based operating system, versions of which include Linux 3.10.65 and 4.9.56 across models, facilitating broad compatibility with open e-book formats such as , PDF, FB2, MOBI, and , as well as protected variants like DRM, without reliance on proprietary ecosystems that restrict format support. This allows users to access content from multiple sources directly, supporting 25 book and graphic formats plus 6 formats without conversion, promoting flexibility compared to competitors locked into vendor-specific formats. Proprietary features enhance user comfort and functionality, including SMARTlight, an adjustable front-lighting system that automatically or manually tunes brightness and color temperature—from warm to cool tones—to reduce eye fatigue during low-light reading. Additionally, integrated connectivity, version or higher in supported devices, enables wireless playback of audiobooks in formats like M4B, , and OGG via or speakers, expanding the devices beyond text-based reading. PocketBook's ecosystem includes seamless integration with PocketBook Cloud, a free cross-platform service that synchronizes e-books, reading progress, notes, and settings across e-readers, smartphones, tablets, and PCs using a unified account. The associated PocketBook Store and partnered online bookstores allow direct in-device purchasing and downloading of titles, with automatic syncing to maintain a consistent experience.

Operations

Manufacturing and supply chain

PocketBook International outsources its primary manufacturing to established partners including in , Wisky Technology, and Yitoa Technology in , with this arrangement commencing in the early . These facilities handle the assembly of e-readers, leveraging specialized expertise in production to ensure efficient scaling and consistency. Key components, such as displays sourced from and processors from international suppliers, are procured globally before final assembly in Asian plants. Completed devices are then distributed via logistics networks to European hubs near the company's , headquarters, as well as to markets across over 40 countries. is integrated at multiple stages, prioritizing ergonomic design features like adjustable lighting and lightweight construction, alongside durability testing. Select models, including the and Aqua series, achieve IPX8 waterproofing certification, enabling submersion in fresh water up to 2 meters for without damage. Supply chain strategies have evolved to support increased production volumes, accommodating annual of around 500,000 units through optimized partner capacities and resilience.

Research and development

PocketBook International maintains (R&D) centers in , (headquarters), , , and , (where the company was founded and which continues to contribute to ). These facilities emphasize advancements in hardware ergonomics, such as ergonomic device designs that enhance user comfort during extended reading sessions, and software usability, including intuitive interfaces for seamless navigation. A key focus of PocketBook's R&D has been the integration of unique features like comprehensive multi-format support, enabling devices to handle 21 book formats and 4 graphic formats without conversion, alongside open-source elements in its -based operating system since 2009. This approach fosters an open ecosystem, allowing developers to contribute through initiatives like PocketBook Free, which provides Linux SDKs and encourages community-driven enhancements for functionality. By prioritizing open-source Linux development, the company has ensured flexibility and broad compatibility in its software stack. The company has invested significantly in color E Ink technologies and accessibility features, such as text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities that convert ebooks into spoken audio, supporting diverse user needs including those with visual impairments. Devices incorporate Kaleido 3 displays for vibrant color rendering while maintaining low power consumption, with TTS powered by partnerships like ReadSpeaker for natural-sounding voices in multiple languages. Approximately 200 employees across these R&D efforts drive these innovations as of 2023. PocketBook collaborates closely with Corporation on display improvements, exemplified by joint projects like the InkPoster series, which utilizes advanced Spectra 6 color e-paper technology for zero-watt and displays. In September 2025, PocketBook acquired IONNYK, a Belgian developer of e-paper frames, to further expand its capabilities in large-format e-paper displays. These partnerships have enabled enhancements in resolution, color gamut, and energy efficiency, directly informing product developments such as the Era Color and InkPad Color series. R&D outputs from these efforts are implemented in manufacturing to produce high-quality e-readers.

Market Presence

Global distribution and sales

PocketBook International maintains a significant global presence, with its products available in more than 40 countries worldwide. The company's distribution is concentrated in Central, Eastern, and , including the and CIS countries, as well as , , and . This geographic reach is supported by a network of over 130 service centers globally. In terms of performance, PocketBook achieved a key milestone by selling over 2 million and tablet devices by the end of 2013. Cumulative have since exceeded 4 million units across its markets. Distribution occurs through a mix of traditional retailers, online stores, and direct channels, enabling broad accessibility. remains a stronghold, for a substantial portion of volume, while Western European markets continue to show growth. Strategic partnerships further enhance this distribution network by facilitating entry into new regions.

Partnerships and ecosystem

PocketBook International has established key strategic partnerships to enhance its hardware and content offerings. A significant collaboration is with , which has handled device development and production since 2011, enabling efficient manufacturing in . Additionally, PocketBook partnered with Corporation and Sharp to develop the InkPoster digital art poster series, launched in 2025, featuring advanced color displays for zero-watt, glare-free visuals. For content, the company works with providers like Gardners, integrating over 4.5 million titles into the PocketBook Store to expand digital access in regions such as the . The PocketBook ecosystem centers on seamless integration across devices and services, fostering a unified . PocketBook Cloud, a free cross-platform service, synchronizes e-books, reading positions, and settings between e-readers, smartphones, tablets, and PCs, creating a connected . App integrations further enrich this environment, including support for third-party libraries like OverDrive through the dedicated PocketBook x app, allowing users to borrow e-books and audiobooks directly with library cards—a partnership announced in November 2025 to broaden global library access. The ecosystem also accommodates services such as via mobile app syncing. Collaborations have facilitated market entry in diverse regions since the 2010s. In , PocketBook partnered with local distributors to establish an official online presence and nationwide shipping, supporting sales through specialized retailers. Similarly, in , the company launched a dedicated store in 2017, partnering with regional distributors like ROKA to offer a wide product range and streamline purchases. These alliances have enabled distribution in over 40 countries, including , the CIS, and the . PocketBook supports community initiatives emphasizing device longevity and open standards. The company advocates for open formats by ensuring its e-readers handle 24+ file types, including , PDF, and MOBI, without mandatory DRM, promoting and user freedom in digital reading. Regular firmware updates, such as version 6.9 released in 2025, introduce features like PIN protection, enhanced personalization, and support for LCP-protected content, extending device usability and security for the global reading community. These efforts unite users around sustainable, accessible e-reading practices.

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