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3 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 reviews of Onyx Boox Poke 5. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and size are overall positive. The battery and portability also get good opinions, but some have doubts about the price and performance.
screen, portability, battery, size, reliability
usability, performance, price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Onyx Boox Poke 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Sarah Lord (pcmag.com)
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.
Expert review by : Kyle Bradshaw (9to5google.com)
Part of the point of using an e-ink reader is to disconnect from the constant noise of our digital lives....
Expert review by : Sharmishta Sarkar (techradar.com)
This feature-packed little ereader makes things unnecessarily complicated
Small and lightweight ; Good battery life ; Plenty of expandable storage ; Supports several file formats
Google Play Store access not available by default ; No waterproofing ; Older screen technology ; UI is not intuitive
The Onyx Boox Poke 5 is a 6-inch entry-level ereader competing with the likes of the base Amazon Kindle model and the Kobo Clara 2E. From its adorable boot-up screen to the clear display, this ereader is good, but gaining access to the Google Play...