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Compact PocketBook Verta e-reader packs color touchscreen into IPX4-rated body

PocketBook has AI-generated some product images of the Verta, so these should be viewed with caution.
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PocketBook has AI-generated some product images of the Verta, so these should be viewed with caution.
The PocketBook Verse series is being replaced by two brand-new Verta models. The relatively compact e-readers come with a 6-inch display that can show either grayscale or up to 4,096 colors. The housing is IPX4-certified and therefore protected against water splashes.
E-Ink Gadget Launch

The popular PocketBook Verse e-reader ($139 on Amazon) is getting two successors, the PocketBook Verta and the PocketBook Verta Color. The two models differ primarily in their displays. The more affordable Verta uses a 6-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display with a resolution of 1,448 x 1,072 pixels at a pixel density of 300 PPI, which can only display 16 shades of gray.

The Verta Color instead uses an E Ink Kaleido 3 panel that can also display 4,096 colors, although the resolution drops from 300 PPI to just 150 PPI when displaying color – typical for E Ink panels. Both displays feature front lighting and touchscreens, with additional buttons below the display for turning pages. Measuring 154 x 107.5 x 7 millimeters and weighing 140 grams, the e-readers are relatively compact.
 


The casing is IPX4-certified and should therefore withstand rain and splashes of water. A 1,500 mAh battery is expected to provide up to two months of battery life, depending on usage. 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of flash storage, a USB-C port for charging, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi complete the package. The Linux-based PocketBook OS supports 25 e-book formats.

Pricing and availability

The PocketBook Verta series is expected to launch in November 2026. The model with a grayscale display costs €169 ($189), while the manufacturer has priced the Verta Color at €179 ($199).
 

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PocketBook (Verta | Verta Color) | Press release

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