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Sharmishta Sarkar
TechRadar
“With no waterproofing, sluggish performance, a slightly complicated interface and a price tag that’s higher than the Kindle or the Kobo, it’s a little hard to recommend.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Compact lightweight design
- 32 GB internal storage
- Google Play Store access
- No on-screen ads
- Long battery life
- Multiple file format support
Points of Contention
- Sluggish performance
- No waterproofing
- High price
- Convoluted operating system
- Older screen technology
- Non-intuitive UI
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics60
Sarah Lord
PCMag
“The Onyx Boox Poke 5 ereader is compatible with lots of reading apps, but its sluggish performance, high price, and convoluted user interface make it hard to recommend over competitors.”
