PocketBook Touch Lux 5

6", 8 GB, Ink Black
134Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 5 tests
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The PocketBook Touch Lux 5 is the e-reader for readers who lead a modern and mobile lifestyle and appreciate uncompromising quality. With its 6-inch HD screen featuring SMARTlight, you can read comfortably anywhere and anytime. Compact, ergonomic, and feather-light, it accompanies you throughout the day, ensuring your digital library is always at your fingertips.

Key specifications

Display functions
Frontlight, 
Touch screen
Screen type
E-Ink Carta 1.2
Interface
USB, 
WLAN
Document format
ACSM, 
CBR, 
CBZ, 
CHM, 
DJVU, 
DOC, 
DOCX, 
ePub, 
ePub (DRM), 
FB2, 
FB2.ZIP, 
HTM, 
HTML, 
MOBI, 
PDF, 
PDF (DRM), 
PRC, 
RTF, 
TXT
Operating system
Linux
Operating System Version
Linux
Item number
13457744

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
PB628-P-WW
Release date
23.7.2020

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Ink Black

eReader properties

eReader functions
Bookstore, 
Lexicon
Brand specific property
Non special offer
USB connector type
Micro USB
Interface
USB, 
WLAN
Operating system
Linux
Operating System Version
Linux
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, 
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, 
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, 
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac

Display properties

Screen type
E-Ink Carta 1.2
Display size (inches)
6"
Image resolution
1024 x 758 pixels
Pixel density
212 ppi
Display functions
Frontlight, 
Touch screen

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
8 GB
Memory
0.51 GB
Memory card type
microSD
Max. memory extension
32 GB

Supported formats

Audio formats
M4A, 
M4B, 
MP3 VBR, 
Ogg
Document format
ACSM, 
CBR, 
CBZ, 
CHM, 
DJVU, 
DOC, 
DOCX, 
ePub, 
ePub (DRM), 
FB2, 
FB2.ZIP, 
HTM, 
HTML, 
MOBI, 
PDF, 
PDF (DRM), 
PRC, 
RTF, 
TXT
Image file formats
JPEG, 
PNG, 
Tagged Image File Format (tiff), 
Windows Bitmap (BMP)

Battery properties

Battery life
730 h
Battery life (eco mode)
720 h

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB cable

Product dimensions

Length
161.30 mm
Width
108 mm
Height
8 mm
Weight
155 g

Package dimensions

Length
22.30 cm
Width
13.30 cm
Height
2.30 cm
Weight
306 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    0,9 %
  • 2.Kobo
    1,6 %
  • 3.Onyx
    1,7 %
  • 4.tolino
    3,2 %
  • 5.PocketBook
    3,5 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.PocketBook
    2 days
  • 2.Amazon
    3 days
  • 2.Kobo
    3 days
  • 4.Onyx
    6 days
  • 5.tolino
    11 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    2,3 %
  • 2.Kobo
    3,2 %
  • 3.tolino
    3,7 %
  • 4.PocketBook
    4,6 %
  • 5.Onyx
    7 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good82/100
Very good82/100
Smartphone MagazinSingle testReleaseAugust 2021
  • PositiveSupport for many book formats
  • PositiveOnleihe support
  • NegativeNo playback of audio books

Unlike its two competitors in our review, the PocketBook Touch Lux 5 can not only be operated via its touch-sensitive screen, but also offers buttons to browse through the books. The 6-inch screen has a good 221-ppi resolution and displays 16 greyscales. Its illumination can be changed both in brightness and colour temperature. The e-reader is not waterproof. ...

Very good96/100
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digital homeSingle testReleaseDecember 2020
  • PositiveVery good display with illumination
  • PositiveAccess to the online store
  • Positivefast hardware

    The Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 offers access to more than 1 million e-books of different genres. It offers fast page-turning times, can be connected to the WLAN and can also be fed with content via SD card.

    Good74/100
    Computer Bild Logo
    Rank 2 out of 2Computer BildTest eBook-ReaderReleaseOctober 2020

    Both the Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 and its brother Color with colour display are rock-solid eBook readers with the right features and price. The colour display of the Color does not reach the quality of a tablet, but the innovative display is great for showing book illustrations or photos...

    Good74/100
    Computer Bild Logo
    Rank 3 out of 7Computer BildTest eBook-ReaderReleaseOctober 2020
    • PositiveFormat omnivore
    • Positiveeasy to use
    • NegativeToo little brightness distribution

    A narrow double victory for Pocketbook: In both the 6-inch and the 7-inch class, the devices from Switzerland took the test victory by a razor-thin margin. In the low-priced readers, Amazon's Kindle Basic and the Tolino Page 2 were tied. The slightly lower price ultimately helped the Amazon device to win the price-performance category...

    Without ratingNo rating
    Computer Bild Logo
    Computer BildSingle testReleaseAugust 2020

    Consistent further development of the box office hit.