E-readers in Christmas fever: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Pocketbook Verse Pro

The pre-Christmas period is in full swing and many are thinking about the perfect gifts. For bookworms, one device is at the top of the list: the e-reader. Whether as a gift for a loved one or as a little treat for yourself - especially if you want to treat yourself to a break during the often hectic season. After all, the holidays are ideal for retreating with an exciting novel or an inspiring non-fiction book.

We took a closer look at two of the most popular models: the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and the Pocketbook Verse Pro . Both promise an excellent reading experience, but which one suits your needs better? Here is our comparison:

1. Display quality

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

  • Size : 6.8 inches – generous and comfortable for long reading periods.
  • Resolution : 300 ppi, sharp display of texts and images.
  • Lighting : Adjustable warm light for comfortable reading, even in low ambient light.
  • Technology : Advanced E-Ink Carta 1200, which offers fast page turns and razor-sharp contrasts.

• Pocketbook Verse Pro

  • Size : 6 inches – more compact and easier to carry.
  • Resolution : Also 300 ppi for clear and comfortable readability.
  • Lighting : SMARTlight, which adjusts not only the brightness but also the color temperature.
  • Technology : Similar to E-Ink technology, but with slightly fewer brightness levels.

Conclusion: Those who prefer a larger display will love the Kindle, while the Pocketbook scores with its compactness.

2. Format and file compatibility

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

  • Mainly supports Amazon formats such as AZW, MOBI and PDF.
  • EPUB can now also be used (after conversion).

• Pocketbook Verse Pro

  • Supports an impressive variety of formats: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DJVU, TXT and more.
  • Great for users who want to read books from multiple sources.

Conclusion: The Pocketbook is unbeatable in this category because it is much more flexible when it comes to file formats.

3. Ease of use and features

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

  • Perfectly integrated into the Amazon ecosystem (Kindle Store, Audible, Kindle Unlimited).
  • Practical functions such as X-Ray (background information on books), vocabulary trainer and synchronization with the Kindle app.

• Pocketbook Verse Pro

  • Independent of closed ecosystems – ideal for free e-book sources.
  • Synchronization via Pocketbook Cloud, Dropbox and “Send-to-PocketBook”.
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS) function that allows the e-reader to read texts to you.

Conclusion: Amazon users find the Kindle to be a loyal companion. The Pocketbook, on the other hand, offers more independence and a great extra with TTS.

4. Hardware and battery life

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

  • Storage : 8 GB or 16 GB (up to 32 GB in Signature Edition).
  • Battery life : Up to 10 weeks with average use.
  • Extras : Waterproof (IPX8) and a modern USB-C port.

• Pocketbook Verse Pro

  • Storage : 16 GB, expandable via microSD card.
  • Battery life : Similar to the Kindle.
  • Extras : Also IPX8 certified and compact enough to fit in any pocket.

Conclusion: Both devices impress with their battery performance. However, the Pocketbook has the advantage of expandable memory.

5. Price and availability

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

  • Price: From approx. 139.99 € (standard version, without advertising).
  • Very good availability, often with attractive discounts.

• Pocketbook Verse Pro

  • Price: From approx. 149.99 €.
  • A little more expensive, but more independent of large platforms.

Conclusion: The Kindle offers more value for money, especially during discount campaigns.