2025.
Onyx Boox released another smartphone sized e-Reader - P6
Onyx Boox has unveiled the P6 - new tiny 6-inch eInk reader. It shares the same screen size and design as Onyx Boox Palma, but offers several advantages. It has a SIM card slot, allowing the device to connect to a data plan, so you can travel and read on the go (it weighs only 160g). It also has SD card slot, allowing you to expand the storage up to 1TB. The device features a front-facing light with adjustable color temperature and a light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment. The case is covered with matte glass, which is claimed to be "more durable." The device has a 16-megapixel rear camera for photography. It runs Android 13 and apps can be downloaded from third-party sources. It costs $400.
2025.
Viwoods launched AiPaper Reader on Android 16
Viwoods has released AI Paper Reader - smartphone-like e-reader/notebook. It features a black-and-white E INK Carta 1300 display with a resolution of 824×1648 pixels. The display features a front-facing backlight for nighttime reading, speaker, Bluetooth 5.1 and two microphones for voice communication. As the name suggests, the device supports AI models (ChatGPT 5 / Gemini-2.5-flash / DeepSeek-R1). It also supports SIM cards for 4G data only, as well as 2.4G and 5.0G Wi-Fi. The device is equipped with a USB-C port and a 2580 mAh battery. The dimensions are 159.39 x 80.27 x 6.7 mm and weighs - 138g. Perhaps the device's biggest advantage is its Google Android 16 operating system, which guarantees Google Play apps will work for the next 5-8 years before the OS becomes obsolete. The pre-installed reader supports PDF, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 and EPUB3 formats. It costs $279.
2025.
Bigme released E-paper phone HiBreak S 
Bigme has released two new budget e-paper smartphones: Hibreak S BW and Hibeak S Color. Both are priced under $300, which makes them ideal for those looking to save money while still getting a fully featured phone running Android 14. The 5.84-inch E Ink display makes reading very comfortable. Built-in camera + OCR allows to easily convert paper materials into e-books with adjusted font size. This feature can be useful for students and professionals who often have to quickly read and understand handouts. The built-in 3300 mAh battery provides long battery life.
2025.
Onyx Boox released Palma 2 Pro
Onyx Boox has unveiled the international version of its supercompact e-reader Palma 2 Pro. It features 6.13-inch E-Ink display with warm or cool light, that allows comfortably read even at night. The device has a fingerprint-reading power button, volume and page-turn buttons and a smart button. Key strengths are Android 15 as operating system and full access to the Google Play Store, hybrid slot for SD or SIM cards. Palma 2 Pro supports the Inksense stylus for taking notes or editing PDFs. A USB-C port is used for charging and data transfer. The device is powered by a 3950 mAh battery and its dimensions power it are 159 x 80 x 8.8 mm and it weighs 175 g. The price is $400
2025.
Micro-reader iReader Tango is now available
New chinese ereader iReader Tango is here to compete with Onyx Boox Palma as it has the same form-factor. It has the same design as a smartphone, so it is easy to hold with one hand. It features both warm and cool lighting, making it easy to read in both daylight and nighttime conditions. It features a 6.13-inch E Ink Carta 1300 e-paper display with a resolution of 1648×842 at 300 PPI and supports 256 levels of grayscale. There is a new fast refresh mode 2.0, which should provide up to 30 frames per second. It features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, two microphones and a speaker and is equipped with a 3900mAh battery, offering a nominal maximum standby time of 27 days. iReader Tango is retailing for USD 249.99
2024.
Super-compact ereader Onyx Boox P6 e-Reader gets AI button
Chinese producer Onyx has launched a new compact e-reader, Onyx Boox P6 Little White Horse. P6 has a rounded design, although the display size remains at 6.13 inches. It features 128 GB of storage, expandable to 1 TB via microSD cards. This should provide sufficient space to store all your e-books, audiobooks or other material in one location. It operates on Android 13 and supports the installation of third-party apps. The device’s power source is the 3,950 mAh battery, which the company states is sufficient to last 30 days with 2 hours of daily use. It measures 160 × 80 × 8 mm in size, exactly the same as the Palma. One of the key features of the new P6 is the integration of an AI Smart Key on the left spine. Pressing the AI button will activate the AI assistant, which can assist with various tasks, answer your questions and allow you to share content easily.
2024.
Moan Pantone 6 e-Reader With Kaleido 3 Display Launched
Chinese company Moaan has introduced the Moan Pantone 6 - compact entry-level e-reader with 3-color eInk display. Its notable display features include integrated Ink MRD color adjustment technology, balanced refresh mode and color adjustment function that provides cleaner page refreshes and reduces the halo effect. The e-reader has 64 GB of internal memory, a built-in 1800 mAh battery (for 30 days of operation). It runs Android 11 out of the box and weighs only 152 grams. At 7.25 mm thick, the Pantone 6 may not be the thinnest on the market, but it is comfortable enough to even read binge-reading without getting tired. The price is $138.
2024.
Kobo has introduced the Kobo Clara BW E-reader
Kobo has introduced an updated version of its 6-inch e-reader Kobo Clara BW. It has a dark mode and ComfortLight PRO function for adjusting brightness and reducing blue light. The device has only 16 GB of internal memory and no SD card, so it's not very suitable for audiobook lovers. Although, it does have an external speaker and Bluetooth 5.0 for headphones. As usual with Kobo readers, you can buy audiobooks and e-books in the built-in Kobo store. The USB-C port will allow you to transfer your own content to the e-reader and charge it. The device is powered by an inexpensive 1500 mAh battery and has very compact dimensions of 112 x 160 x 9.2 mm and weighs only 174 g. The cost of the new model is $ 130
2024.
Onyx Boox released new Poke 5 with Carta 1300 E Ink display
Onyx Boox has released a new e-reader model - Onyx Poke 5. One of the main changes (compared to previous version 5S) is 6-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display with a higher resolution of 300 PPI. The device has 32 GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 1 TB using SD cards. Power is provided by a 1500 mAh battery (that lasts up to one month of usage). However, the new Poke 5 is slightly heavier - 160 grams compared to 155 g Poke 5S. The device runs Android 11 and supports the installation of third-party applications. The price is $143.
2023.
Onyx Boox introduces new Livingstone 3 e-reader with E Ink Carta 1300 display
Onyx Boox has released a new model of 6-inch Boox Livingstone 3 which the rebranded version of the company’s Poke e-reader. Boasting a new Carta 1300 display, Onyx Boox asserts a 20 percent higher contrast and 25 percent faster response time. Notably, the display's distinct whiteness enhances the readability of black text, promising a highly enjoyable reading experience with minimal ghosting during page refreshes. The device features a built-in browser for web surfing in monochrome mode and its 3000 mAh battery, according to Boox, can last a month on a single full charge. Weighing a convenient 165 grams (265 grams with the included cover), the Boox Livingstone 3 comes with a price tag of $200.
