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Kobo Aura One — 2016
Kobo

Kobo Aura One

2016

78
/ 100
From $229
VS
PocketBook InkPad Color 3 wins by 2
PocketBook InkPad Color 3 — 2023
PocketBook

PocketBook InkPad Color 3

2023

80
/ 100
From $400
Specdex verdict

PocketBook InkPad Color 3 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Aura One lands at 78 and PocketBook InkPad Color 3 at 80. That puts PocketBook InkPad Color 3 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kobo Aura One if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick PocketBook InkPad Color 3 if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Speed

Tie

Compared on the speed sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Kobo Aura One

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kobo Aura One more score per dollar ($229 vs $400).

Kobo Aura One 78
vs
80 PocketBook InkPad Color 3

Score breakdown

Kobo Aura One
78
display 78
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
PocketBook InkPad Color 3
80
display 80
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kobo Aura One versus PocketBook InkPad Color 3 — full spec comparison
Spec Kobo Aura One PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Release year
2016
2023

Kobo Aura One

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

PocketBook InkPad Color 3

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

FAQ: Kobo Aura One vs PocketBook InkPad Color 3

Which is better, Kobo Aura One or PocketBook InkPad Color 3? +

PocketBook InkPad Color 3 scores 80 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kobo Aura One worth the price? +

At $229, Kobo Aura One delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.

Is PocketBook InkPad Color 3 worth the price? +

At $400, PocketBook InkPad Color 3 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.

Does Kobo Aura One or PocketBook InkPad Color 3 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Kobo Aura One or PocketBook InkPad Color 3? +

Kobo Aura One — more score per dollar ($229 vs $400). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.