Pocketbook Verse Lite

Launch Date4/21/2025
Launch Price139 USD
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Description

The PocketBook Verse Lite is an entry-level 6-inch e-reader with E Ink Carta display, frontlight, touchscreen, and support for numerous e-book formats, designed for basic reading needs at a budget price.

Highlights

  • Affordable entry-level e-reader with broad format support
  • 6-inch E Ink Carta display with 212 PPI and frontlight
  • Compact and lightweight at 170g
  • Linux OS with pre-installed apps and cloud integration (PocketBook, Dropbox)
  • Up to 1-2 months battery life

Specifications

display diagonal 6 inches (15.24 cm)
display type E Ink Carta
resolution 758 1024 (212 PPI)
color depth 16 greyscale
touchscreen Capacitive multisensor
frontlight Yes (no color temperature adjustment)
processor Dual Core 1 GHz
ram 512 MB
storage 8 GB
battery 1000 mAh Li-Ion Polymer
wifi 2.4 GHz (Wi-Fi 4)
usb USB Type-C
os Linux 3.10.65
dimensions 108 156 7.6 mm
weight 170 g
colors Midnight Grey
formats ACSM , AZW , AZW3 , CBR , CBZ , CHM , DJVU , DOC , DOCX , EPUB , FB2 , FB2.ZIP , HTM , HTML , MOBI , PDF , PRC , RTF , TXT
apps Book store , Library , Dictionary , Browser , Gallery , Calculator , Notes , RSS News , Chess , Klondike , Scribble , Sudoku
waterprooffalse
bluetoothfalse
microsdfalse
audiobooksfalse
page buttonsfalse

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Wide e-book format compatibility without conversion
  • Multiple built-in apps and tools
  • USB-C charging and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Frontlight for low-light reading

Cons

  • No physical page-turn buttons
  • Lower 212 PPI resolution
  • No warm light or color temperature adjustment
  • No Bluetooth, audiobook support, or waterproofing
  • No microSD slot
  • Smaller 1000 mAh battery compared to siblings

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