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Kobo Forma vs PocketBook InkPad Color

May 09, 2026 | Author: Dhaval Parekh
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Kobo Forma
Premium 8-inch e-reader with an ergonomic curved design. The durable, waterproof body is incredibly lightweight, so you can comfortably hold it and read for hours. Whether you're right- or left-handed, you can conveniently use the page-turn buttons, read in portrait or landscape mode, or set the text orientation to automatically change depending on how you hold the e-reader. An exclusive Kobo Forma feature is Dropbox support, allowing you to wirelessly upload your own e-books and documents. Storage options include 8GB and 32GB.
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PocketBook InkPad Color
PocketBook InkPad Color is equipped with big E Ink color screen capable of displaying 4096 colors. The frontlight provides users with the freedom of reading anytime and anywhere. It can play audiobooks and music, supporting 6 popular audio formats (M4A, M4B, OGG, OGG.ZIP, MP3, MP3.ZIP). PocketBook InkPad Color supports a record number of formats: 19 book, 4 graphic and 6 audio.
Kobo Forma vs PocketBook InkPad Color in our news:

2021. PocketBook unveiled 7.8-inch InkPad Color


PocketBook InkPad Color, an e-reader with a 7.8-inch color E Ink display, is now available on Amazon for $329. It's nearly identical to the smaller 6-inch PocketBook Color that was launched last year, but the good news is that it includes a USB-C port. The “new” Kaleido screen offers enhanced colors and a brighter background. PocketBook InkPad Color features a dual-core 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a front light, but these color models do not include the warm front light. The new model is equipped with a 2900mAh battery and the device weighs 225 grams. PocketBooks support various formats, including ePub, PDF, CBR, CBZ, FB2, HTML, MOBI and more.

Author: Dhaval Parekh
Dhaval possesses a strong passion for technology and actively stays informed about the most recent advancements in the tech industry and cutting-edge gadgets. He pays special attention to dedicated e-Ink eReaders, e-Ink note-taking devices and tablets. In addition to his writing pursuits, Dhaval enjoys immersing himself in books and audiobooks, indulging in movies and series. Each month, he devotes his time to reading 1-2 fiction and tech books, and he proudly owns a diverse collection of eReaders. Having previously worked at TechCrunch, Dhaval now shares his expertise by contributing articles to various tech portals. You can contact Dhaval via email dhaval@bookrunch.com