PocketBook
PocketBook Verse Pro
2023
78
/ 100
From $200
VS
Kobo Forma wins by 2
Kobo
Kobo Forma
2018
80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Kobo Forma takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PocketBook Verse Pro lands at 78 and Kobo Forma at 80. That puts Kobo Forma ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PocketBook Verse Pro if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kobo Forma if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
PocketBook Verse Pro 78
vs 80 Kobo Forma
Score breakdown
PocketBook Verse Pro
78 display 78
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Forma
80 display 80
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PocketBook Verse Pro | Kobo Forma |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2018 |
PocketBook Verse Pro
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kobo Forma
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
FAQ: PocketBook Verse Pro vs Kobo Forma
Which is better, PocketBook Verse Pro or Kobo Forma? +
Kobo Forma scores 80 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PocketBook Verse Pro worth the price? +
At $200, PocketBook Verse Pro delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.
Is Kobo Forma worth the price? +
At $279, Kobo Forma delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.
Does PocketBook Verse Pro or Kobo Forma 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.