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product_id: 530122189
title: "InkPad 4 | Eye-Friendly Audio & E-Book Reader | Large 7.8ʺ E-Ink Display | Anti-Scratch Protection | Text-to-Speech Function | Bluetooth® | Built-in Speaker | SMARTlight | IPX8 Waterproof"
brand: "pocketbook"
price: "224171 Ft"
currency: HUF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Pocket Book"
url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/530122189-inkpad-4-eye-friendly-audio-and-e-book-reader-large
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# IPX8 waterproof up to 2m/60min 7.8" E-Ink Carta 1200 display Built-in speaker + Bluetooth audio InkPad 4 | Eye-Friendly Audio & E-Book Reader | Large 7.8ʺ E-Ink Display | Anti-Scratch Protection | Text-to-Speech Function | Bluetooth® | Built-in Speaker | SMARTlight | IPX8 Waterproof

**Brand:** pocketbook
**Price:** 224171 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📚 Elevate your reading game — see, hear, and feel the future of eBooks!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** InkPad 4 | Eye-Friendly Audio & E-Book Reader | Large 7.8ʺ E-Ink Display | Anti-Scratch Protection | Text-to-Speech Function | Bluetooth® | Built-in Speaker | SMARTlight | IPX8 Waterproof by pocketbook
- **How much does it cost?** 224171 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/530122189-inkpad-4-eye-friendly-audio-and-e-book-reader-large)

## Best For

- pocketbook enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pocketbook brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Customizable SMARTlight:** Adjust brightness and color temperature for perfect eye-safe reading anytime, from bright daylight to pitch dark.
- • **Ultimate Format Freedom:** Supports 25+ popular file formats without conversion—your entire library, your way, no ecosystem lock-in.
- • **Seamless Audio Integration:** Switch effortlessly between reading and listening with built-in speaker, Bluetooth connectivity, and natural Text-to-Speech voice.
- • **Rugged & Ready for Adventure:** IPX8 waterproof design and anti-scratch screen protection keep your device pristine, rain or shine, poolside or beachside.
- • **Paper-Like Reading Experience:** Enjoy crisp, glare-free 7.8" E-Ink Carta 1200 display that’s easy on your eyes for marathon reading sessions.

## Overview

The PocketBook InkPad 4 is a premium 7.8-inch e-reader featuring a high-resolution E-Ink Carta 1200 display designed for eye-friendly, glare-free reading. It integrates Bluetooth and a built-in speaker for audiobook playback and Text-to-Speech functionality, offering versatile media consumption. With adjustable SMARTlight for customizable frontlight color and brightness, plus IPX8 waterproofing and anti-scratch protection, it’s built for durability and comfort. Supporting over 25 file formats natively and boasting 32GB storage, it empowers users with unmatched format freedom and a large personal library on the go.

## Description

desertcart.com: PocketBook InkPad 4 | Eye-Friendly Audio & E-Book Reader | Large 7.8ʺ E-Ink Display | Anti-Scratch Protection | Text-to-Speech Function | Bluetooth® | Built-in Speaker | SMARTlight | IPX8 Waterproof : Electronics

Review: Great eReader for people looking to break free of the Kindle prison - Recently, I purchased and tried several eReaders, including the Kindle Scribe, Paperwhite and Boox Note 4c. I read a mix of technical books, often on PDFs, as well as regular books that come on EPUB or similar. I was tired of the Kindle ecosystem because it is so locked down and walked off that I simply couldn't do what I wanted. The Boox readers that run Android are cool, but the color screens have really poor contrast for reading indoors. Also, the lack of a real privacy policy, OS updates and highly questionable Chinese software are a security deal breaker for me. In addition, I find the 10" sized reader too large and the 6 or 7 inch too small. That narrows down the choices further because only Kobo and PocketBook, plus a couple other lesser known brands, sell a monochrome 8" reader. Overall, I really like the software and hardware design of this device. It is a keeper. Pros: 1. Very high contrast 8" screen that reads like real paper in normal indoor lighting. 300 DPI resolution and 8" size is just big enough to read PDFs or larger format documents, especially in landscape mode. 2. Excellent DropBox cloud storage integration makes it very easy to transfer and sync files and books. This is a killer feature. 3. Works great with Calibre, KOReader, Adobe Digital Editions (e.g. for library books or other purchases). Not locked down to desertcart's ecosystem. 4. Awesome integrated front cover accessory that complements the grippy, protective rear surface for a compact, light weight, low bulk and inexpensive case system 5. The bundled reader app can auto-trim book margins or read through two column papers really well. Makes reading technical books or papers pleasant. 6. Auto-adjusting backlight with dark mode and color temperature is great for night reading. 7. Includes several bundled apps like a calendar, web browser (slow, but surprisingly full featured) and games like Chess. I find this more useful than it would seem at first thought. 8. The user interface and settings are clear and clean, but allow for significant customization. 9. No account registration is required. I didn't register or sign up for any PocketBook services, and yet nothing is crippled or disabled. Truly unlocked. 10. Works great with 3rd party book stores, other than desertcart, of course. But Rakutten has pretty much everything desertcart has. I bought a book from Rakutten, downloaded it my DropBox, and it immediately showed to on the PocketBook. Some purchased books with DRM require going through Adobe Digital Editions first, but that works as well. 11. Company is based in Switzerland, so I don't have concerns about privacy, security and IP theft. I like to support a smaller, Swiss company and not feed the Big Tech monopolies that strangle our lives. 12. Integrated physical buttons for home, power and page turning. Much nicer than touch screen only, especially if you don't want your screen all dirty. Cons: 1. May not connect to WiFi using the latest WPA3 encryption standard. PocketBook should fix this in an update. It does fall back to WPA2, however. 2. The processor/UI is a little slow, but not terrible. Page turns are quick enough. But the tradeoff is better battery life, so it's probably worth it. But it's an area PocketBook could improve. Overall, as an eReader, it's fine, however. 3. Button placement would be more ergonomic on the side, as opposed to on the bottom. In summary, if you are a slightly technical person who doesn't mind taking a few minutes to set things up or transfer your books from a 3rd party store like Rakutten or your library, this is an excellent eReader. Perhaps the best in terms of total hardware and software package. But if all you want to do is use one-click-buy to instantly load books on your device, the Kindle is the lazy person's choice. But Kindle comes with a cost in terms of features, openness and portability. For a technically savvy person like me, the PocketBook is the far better choice.
Review: Excellent overall - I am reviewing both Inkpad 4 and Era as we have both in the household currently, and most of these two reviews will be the same for both devices. You can see both next to each other in my photos for anyone hesitating between the two. An excellent device overall. • SCREEN: I have read on the Internet some people complain about the screen quality - perhaps early units were different, but the current ones I would say do NOT have any screen quality problem. I’ve had Kindles, Boox, etc. The screen on the Pocketbook Inkpad 4 and Pocketbook Era are both top-notch. They compare to Kindle Oasis. There is nothing dim or blurry about them. My Boox Nova Air actually IS blurry so I do know what that looks like. • OPERATING SYSTEM: a bit in between the experience on a Kindle and on a Boox device. More abilities than a Kindle (and VERY importantly for me, the ability to use Bluetooth page turning remotes), a slightly more complex OS, but still much simpler than a Boox device (and more limited because it’s not Android). The OS can be a bit sluggish at times! Closer to a Kindle than a Boox in terms of performance. A bit slower than Kindles when using functionalities that Kindles don’t have. Scrolling through the library can be a little slow at times too. It’s not a racing car, but I’m not finding myself minding that much. In fact I find it helps to prevent the mega fast mega scroll mega mindless mode we get sometimes into with our fast modern devices. I stay in slow, ‘remember to breathe’ reading mode when using this device at all times. • READER APP: a very good reader app, however, while it offers great customization for gestures and tap areas, it lacks customization for font, margins and line gaps. Now there is a trick that lets you customize line gaps, it’s not difficult to do but it’s not on the device. It requires manually editing a text file in the device system files. It is completely safe to do, but I wish there just was more options in the reader app. Same thing for font size, bolding levels, and such. You can sideload your own fonts. I am also really sad that it doesn’t track how much time it takes me to finish a book. That’s a feature I really love in Boox’s default reader, and on Kindles to know how long it will take me to get to the next chapter etc. NOTE: if you are a fan of KOreader, you CAN install it on this device very easily, without ‘jailbreak’ or any such heavy tricks. It is very well supported. * STORE: I haven't tried it, but Pocketbook basically lets you sideload whatever you want. Buy from their store or don't, the device doesn't care - so long as the ebooks are drm free (of course your ebooks must NOT have drm's to work anywhere but their intended device). The device does NOT push its store on you at all (there's a home screen thing to see deals or whatever but it's easy to turn it off). • CONNECTIONS: Bluetooth that is actually useful (ie can connect Bluetooth devices such as page turn remotes) as opposed to desertcart’s implementation of it which lets you do basically nothing. USC-C, no problems or complaints there, it works every time I connect to the computer. • BATTERY LIFE: haven’t gone through a full cycle yet, but seems within what the company advertises so far • DESIGN: beautiful devices, slightly more original designs than most e-readers these days. Reminds me of the Kindle Voyage - what an e-reader that was! • BUTTONS: I love that they’re there. They work very well. Obviously, they are better on the Era due to where they are placed, but they are still useful on the Inkpad 3 too. LONG STORY SHORT: Yays: Excellent, high quality. Beautiful, functional ereader. Intuitive OS still with good customization options on navigation and gestures. Gripes: no “how long it takes to read this chapter/book” feature in the default reader app. The slowness at times might be a dealbreaker for you. The reader app could use more margin and line gaps customization options. Still giving it a 5/5 because there are so few choices for a 7.8” ereader and this is overall a really solid one.

## Features

- EYE-FRIENDLY & GLARE-FREE TOUCHSCREEN: The latest E-Ink Carta 1200 screen provides a crisp and glare-free reading experience, making it ideal for long reading sessions. Enjoy an eye-friendly 7.8 inch display that comes as close as possible to a page on paper.
- LISTEN TO AUDIOBOOKS: Enjoy the convenience of a built-in speaker and Bluetooth connectivity, perfect for listening to your favorite audiobooks on the go. Thanks to Text-to-Speech technology, the device can read any text file aloud with a natural-sounding voice. So you can always choose to read the book or listen to its audio version.
- ADJUSTABLE SMARTlight: Indulge in eye-safe reading no matter the lighting conditions, even in complete darkness! Thanks to the SMARTlight function, you can adjust not only the brightness of the screen but also the color temperature of the frontlight, choosing a warm or cool tone.
- WATERPROOF & ANTI-SCRATCH PROTECTION: The reading device is built to withstand water immersion up to 2 meters deep for 60 minutes, complying with the IPX standard. Enjoy an enhanced level of screen protection with the anti-scratch feature, keeping your device looking pristine and free from scratches.
- SUPPORTS MOST POPULAR FORMATS WITHOUT CONVERSION: The e-reader supports 25 formats, including EPUB, FB2, DOC, DJVU, PDF (DRM), JPEG, CBR, and CBZ. Open a wide range of books, documents and images without wasting time converting files and enjoy the unprecedented freedom of choice.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C2QM93N5 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,960 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #88 in eBook Readers |
| Bluetooth support? | Yes |
| Brand | PocketBook |
| Built-In Media | E-reader, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, documents |
| Color | Stardust Silver |
| Connectivity Technology | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 181 Reviews |
| Display Technology | Electronic Ink |
| File Format | CBR, CBZ, DOC, EPUB, FB2, JPEG, PDF |
| Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Weight | 265 Grams |
| Manufacturer | PocketBook |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Model Name | InkPad 4 |
| Native Resolution | 1404 × 1872 |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Other Special Features of the Product | 2000 mAh battery. Light and compact– despite the large screen, the e-reader weighs only 265 g, while its dimensions are 134 × 189.5 × 7.95 mm., 32 GB of internal storage - enough space to collect a huge library that is always on hand;, Dual-core processor. Support for 21 book and 4 graphic formats without conversion;, Support for 6 audio formats;, Wi-Fi and Cloud service - for synchronisation with… |
| RAM Memory Installed | 1 GB |
| Screen Size | 7.8 Inches |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Two year warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** PocketBook
- **Color:** Stardust Silver
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB, Wi-Fi
- **Display Technology:** Electronic Ink
- **Display resolution:** 1404 × 1872
- **Included Components:** E-reader, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, documents
- **Item Weight:** 265 Grams
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model Name:** InkPad 4
- **Screen Size:** 7.8 Inches

## Images

![InkPad 4 | Eye-Friendly Audio & E-Book Reader | Large 7.8ʺ E-Ink Display | Anti-Scratch Protection | Text-to-Speech Function | Bluetooth® | Built-in Speaker | SMARTlight | IPX8 Waterproof - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sNZGqFBGL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this support the Kindle app?**
A: All PocketBook e-readers are Linux-based. Despite the fact that the operating system has been considerably altered, it is not a pure Linux that suggests a free applications installation.
 
Now, there are no additional official programs for the model of your device. All the adapted applications and games are already preinstalled on the device.

**Q: Does this have other langugaes available besides English?**
A: Please find the full list of all the languages for the user interface on your model below:
 
1 Armenian
2 Arabic
3 Azerbaijani
4Belarusian
5 Bulgarian
6 Czech
7 Danish
8 German
9 Greek
10 English
11 Spanish
12 Estonian
13 Finnish
14 French
15 Georgian
16 Hebrew
17 Croatian
18 Hungarian
19 Italian
20 Kazakh
21 Lithuanian
22 Latvian
23 Macedonian
24 Dutch
25 Norwegian
26 Polish
27 Portuguese (EU)
28 Romanian
29 Russian
30 Slovak
31 Slovenian
32 Swedish
33 Turkish
34 Ukrainian
35 Vietnamese
36 Chinese (Simplified)
37 Chinese (Traditional)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great eReader for people looking to break free of the Kindle prison
*by E***R on May 23, 2025*

Recently, I purchased and tried several eReaders, including the Kindle Scribe, Paperwhite and Boox Note 4c. I read a mix of technical books, often on PDFs, as well as regular books that come on EPUB or similar. I was tired of the Kindle ecosystem because it is so locked down and walked off that I simply couldn't do what I wanted. The Boox readers that run Android are cool, but the color screens have really poor contrast for reading indoors. Also, the lack of a real privacy policy, OS updates and highly questionable Chinese software are a security deal breaker for me. In addition, I find the 10" sized reader too large and the 6 or 7 inch too small. That narrows down the choices further because only Kobo and PocketBook, plus a couple other lesser known brands, sell a monochrome 8" reader. Overall, I really like the software and hardware design of this device. It is a keeper. Pros: 1. Very high contrast 8" screen that reads like real paper in normal indoor lighting. 300 DPI resolution and 8" size is just big enough to read PDFs or larger format documents, especially in landscape mode. 2. Excellent DropBox cloud storage integration makes it very easy to transfer and sync files and books. This is a killer feature. 3. Works great with Calibre, KOReader, Adobe Digital Editions (e.g. for library books or other purchases). Not locked down to Amazon's ecosystem. 4. Awesome integrated front cover accessory that complements the grippy, protective rear surface for a compact, light weight, low bulk and inexpensive case system 5. The bundled reader app can auto-trim book margins or read through two column papers really well. Makes reading technical books or papers pleasant. 6. Auto-adjusting backlight with dark mode and color temperature is great for night reading. 7. Includes several bundled apps like a calendar, web browser (slow, but surprisingly full featured) and games like Chess. I find this more useful than it would seem at first thought. 8. The user interface and settings are clear and clean, but allow for significant customization. 9. No account registration is required. I didn't register or sign up for any PocketBook services, and yet nothing is crippled or disabled. Truly unlocked. 10. Works great with 3rd party book stores, other than Amazon, of course. But Rakutten has pretty much everything Amazon has. I bought a book from Rakutten, downloaded it my DropBox, and it immediately showed to on the PocketBook. Some purchased books with DRM require going through Adobe Digital Editions first, but that works as well. 11. Company is based in Switzerland, so I don't have concerns about privacy, security and IP theft. I like to support a smaller, Swiss company and not feed the Big Tech monopolies that strangle our lives. 12. Integrated physical buttons for home, power and page turning. Much nicer than touch screen only, especially if you don't want your screen all dirty. Cons: 1. May not connect to WiFi using the latest WPA3 encryption standard. PocketBook should fix this in an update. It does fall back to WPA2, however. 2. The processor/UI is a little slow, but not terrible. Page turns are quick enough. But the tradeoff is better battery life, so it's probably worth it. But it's an area PocketBook could improve. Overall, as an eReader, it's fine, however. 3. Button placement would be more ergonomic on the side, as opposed to on the bottom. In summary, if you are a slightly technical person who doesn't mind taking a few minutes to set things up or transfer your books from a 3rd party store like Rakutten or your library, this is an excellent eReader. Perhaps the best in terms of total hardware and software package. But if all you want to do is use one-click-buy to instantly load books on your device, the Kindle is the lazy person's choice. But Kindle comes with a cost in terms of features, openness and portability. For a technically savvy person like me, the PocketBook is the far better choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent overall
*by S***. on December 8, 2024*

I am reviewing both Inkpad 4 and Era as we have both in the household currently, and most of these two reviews will be the same for both devices. You can see both next to each other in my photos for anyone hesitating between the two. An excellent device overall. • SCREEN: I have read on the Internet some people complain about the screen quality - perhaps early units were different, but the current ones I would say do NOT have any screen quality problem. I’ve had Kindles, Boox, etc. The screen on the Pocketbook Inkpad 4 and Pocketbook Era are both top-notch. They compare to Kindle Oasis. There is nothing dim or blurry about them. My Boox Nova Air actually IS blurry so I do know what that looks like. • OPERATING SYSTEM: a bit in between the experience on a Kindle and on a Boox device. More abilities than a Kindle (and VERY importantly for me, the ability to use Bluetooth page turning remotes), a slightly more complex OS, but still much simpler than a Boox device (and more limited because it’s not Android). The OS can be a bit sluggish at times! Closer to a Kindle than a Boox in terms of performance. A bit slower than Kindles when using functionalities that Kindles don’t have. Scrolling through the library can be a little slow at times too. It’s not a racing car, but I’m not finding myself minding that much. In fact I find it helps to prevent the mega fast mega scroll mega mindless mode we get sometimes into with our fast modern devices. I stay in slow, ‘remember to breathe’ reading mode when using this device at all times. • READER APP: a very good reader app, however, while it offers great customization for gestures and tap areas, it lacks customization for font, margins and line gaps. Now there is a trick that lets you customize line gaps, it’s not difficult to do but it’s not on the device. It requires manually editing a text file in the device system files. It is completely safe to do, but I wish there just was more options in the reader app. Same thing for font size, bolding levels, and such. You can sideload your own fonts. I am also really sad that it doesn’t track how much time it takes me to finish a book. That’s a feature I really love in Boox’s default reader, and on Kindles to know how long it will take me to get to the next chapter etc. NOTE: if you are a fan of KOreader, you CAN install it on this device very easily, without ‘jailbreak’ or any such heavy tricks. It is very well supported. * STORE: I haven't tried it, but Pocketbook basically lets you sideload whatever you want. Buy from their store or don't, the device doesn't care - so long as the ebooks are drm free (of course your ebooks must NOT have drm's to work anywhere but their intended device). The device does NOT push its store on you at all (there's a home screen thing to see deals or whatever but it's easy to turn it off). • CONNECTIONS: Bluetooth that is actually useful (ie can connect Bluetooth devices such as page turn remotes) as opposed to Amazon’s implementation of it which lets you do basically nothing. USC-C, no problems or complaints there, it works every time I connect to the computer. • BATTERY LIFE: haven’t gone through a full cycle yet, but seems within what the company advertises so far • DESIGN: beautiful devices, slightly more original designs than most e-readers these days. Reminds me of the Kindle Voyage - what an e-reader that was! • BUTTONS: I love that they’re there. They work very well. Obviously, they are better on the Era due to where they are placed, but they are still useful on the Inkpad 3 too. LONG STORY SHORT: Yays: Excellent, high quality. Beautiful, functional ereader. Intuitive OS still with good customization options on navigation and gestures. Gripes: no “how long it takes to read this chapter/book” feature in the default reader app. The slowness at times might be a dealbreaker for you. The reader app could use more margin and line gaps customization options. Still giving it a 5/5 because there are so few choices for a 7.8” ereader and this is overall a really solid one.

### ⭐ USB PORT - PC Link Mode Non-functional
*by M***N on January 30, 2024*

USB port would not go into PC Link mode for side loading of content. I have two other Pocketbook e-readers that have this problem 25% of the time. With this new unit the USB port may be entirely broken. The battery was 97% charged at set-up, so I do not know if the USB port could do charging, in which case content could be loaded via WIFI using the Pocketbook cloud. WIFI was working fine. I tried using 2 different charging cords and could not get the dialog to display. Reddit advice indicated a broken port.

## Frequently Bought Together

- PocketBook InkPad 4 | Eye-Friendly Audio & E-Book Reader | Large 7.8ʺ E-Ink Display | Anti-Scratch Protection | Text-to-Speech Function | Bluetooth® | Built-in Speaker | SMARTlight | IPX8 Waterproof
- PocketBook E-Reader Cover for InkPad 4 & InkPad Color 2 | Flip Cover with Smart Sleep Function | Durable Protection | Lightweight Covers Perfect for Travel | E-Book Reader Case in Sea Green
- PocketBook E-Reader Cover for InkPad 4 & InkPad Color 2 | Flip Cover with Smart Sleep Function | Durable Protection | Lightweight Covers Perfect for Travel | E-Book Reader Case in Black

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