Which is the Fastest E Ink Tablet? BorednBookless

Fastest E Ink Tablets

E Ink Tablets are not particularly famous for being fast. Slow refresh rates, constant lags and exceedingly slow page turns are kind of a trademark for all E Ink devices.

I remember my first Kindle and it took me quite a long time to adjust with its slow performance. However, over time these devices are getting pretty darn fast. Lets dive in and find out which E Ink Tablets are the fastest in performance right now…

What Makes An E Ink Tablet Fast?

E Ink screens use a technology called electronic paper to mimic the look of ink on paper. Unlike traditional LCD screens, E Ink screens don’t emit any light of their own. Instead, they rely on ambient light to reflect off the surface of the screen and create the appearance of text and images. This fundamental difference in technology has a number of benefits including better battery timing and less strain on the eyes.

E Ink tablets have a slow refresh rate, typically around 0.5-1.5 seconds. This can make them unsuitable for tasks that require fast display updates even scrolling. Whereas, Regular tablets have a much faster refresh rate than E Ink tablets, typically around 60Hz or more . This makes them ideal for tasks that require fast display updates like video editing or gaming.

So a better refresh rate means a faster E Ink Tab. However, due to limitation in the technology, E Ink Tablets have a considerably lower refresh rate than a tablet. Recently, few E Ink tabs have broken this tradition and came up with really fast E Ink Tablets. Lets Dive in and find out.

2. Our Picks For The Fastest E Ink Tablets

Boox Note Air 3C
Boox Tab Ultra C (Best Overall)
Boox Tab Mini C (Best A6 Sized Color E Ink)
Kindle Scribe

3. Comparison Table Fastest E Ink Tablet

FEATURES	BOOX TAB MINI C	BOOX TAB ULTRA C	MOBISCRIBE WAVE C	BIGME GALY	BIGME INKNOTE C	ONYX BOOX NOVA AIR C	POCKETBOOK INKPAD C	BIGME B1 PRO Max+ C
Release year	2023	2023	2023	2023	2022	2022	2020	2022
Display
Screen type	Kaleido 3	Kaleido 3/Carta 1200	Kaleido Plus	Gallery 3	Kaleido Plus	Kaleido Plus	Kaleido 3	Kaleido Plus
Screen size	7.8"	10.3"	7.8"	8"	10.3"	7.8"	7.8"	10.3"
Resolution (Color)	1404 x 1872	2480 x 1860	468 x 604	464 x 624	936 × 702	468 × 624	468 x 624	936 × 702
Resolution (B/W)	702 x 936	1240 x 930 (C)	1404 x 1872	1440 x 1920	1404 × 1872	1404 × 1872	1872 x 1404	1872 × 1404
Pixel density (dpi)	300ppi/150ppi	300ppi/150ppi	100(C) 300(B/W)	100 (C) 300(B/W)	117(C) 226(B/W)	100(C) 300 (B/W)	100(C) 300(B/W)	117(C) 227(B/W)
Hardware
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core	1.5 Ghz Quad-core	2.3GHz Octa-core	2.3 GHz octa-core	1.8 GHz octa-core	Dual Core 1Gz	Quad-core 2.3 GHZ
RAM	4GB	4GB	4Gb	6Gb	6Gb	3Gb	1GB	6GB
Storage	64 GB	128 GB	64Gb	128Gb (Expandable)	128Gb (Expandable)	32Gb	16 GB	128 GB
Battery	5,000mAh	6,300mAh	2500mAh	3000mAh	4000mAh	2000mAh	2,900mAh	4000 mAH
Thickness	8.3 mm	6.7 mm	8.1mm	6.95mm	4.6mm	6.3mm	8mm	7.7mm
Weight	310g	480g	285 g	320g	477g	235g	225g	990g
Connectivity	Wifi+BT+OTG	Wifi+BT+OTG	Wifi + BT	Wifi + BT	Wifi + BT	Wifi + BT	Wi-Fi + BT	Wifi + BT
Operating system	Android 11	Android 11	Android 12	Android 11	Android 11	Android 11.0	Linux	Android 11
Google Play Store	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	⨯	✓
Handwriting recognition	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Other Features
Backlit Screen	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Speakers	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Microphone	✓	✓	⨯	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Auto-Rotate	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	⨯	✓	✓
Waterproof	⨯	⨯	✓	⨯	⨯	⨯	⨯	⨯

Boox Note Air 3 C

The Note Air 3C is the latest addition to the remarkable lineup of e-ink tablets from Onyx Boox. It comes with a E Ink Kaleido 3 display and is no doubt the fastest Color E Ink Tablet that you can get your hands on.

The device is incredibly thin at just 5.8mm, which is impressive for a front-lit e-ink tablet with a 10.3-inch screen. Running on Android 11, the Note Air 2 Plus offers the capabilities of a full-fledged Android tablet. It comes with Boox’s OS, ensuring a stable and efficient user experience.

The performance of the Note Air 3C stands out. Thanks to the new octa-core CPU and updated system, the device is significantly faster than its predecessors. The BSR (Black and Sepia Red) technology, dedicated to reducing ghosting and enhancing display speed, is a highlight.

Related: Check Out Detailed Review of Boox Note Air 3C

Why we like about it?

Fastest Writing Latency: It has the fastest writing latency on the market, offering a highly responsive writing experience.
Outstanding Writing Experience: The Note Air 3C provides the best overall writing experience of any device. Thanks to Boox Super Refresh (BSR) technology and a front light, it combines a crisp display with a fast refresh rate for an exceptional writing and reading experience.
Excellent Color E-Reader: The device offers a top-notch color e-reader experience, with a 300 PPI black content screen, making it an ideal choice for readers.
Powerful Hardware: With a more potent CPU, enhanced RAM, and faster overall performance, the Note Air 3C is notably faster than comparable models.

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Boox Tab Ultra C Pro

The Boox Tab Ultra C Pro maintains a professional yet modern design, with a new metallic green-gray color scheme that exudes elegance. This android color E Ink Tablet features a 10.3-inch display with 300 PPI resolution for black and white content.

The Tab Ultra C boasts a Qualcomm octa-core CPU clocked at 2.02 gigahertz, accompanied by 4GB RAM and 128 gigabytes of storage. The device boasts a specially designed GPU that enhances screen refreshing and minimizes ghosting, addressing a common issue with color e-ink panels.

It operates on Android 11, providing users with access to a wide range of apps and functionalities through the Google Play Store. The Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C provides an exceptional reading and note taking experience. You can even buffer videos on the device though the experience can never match a traditional tablet making it one of the best performing E Ink Tablet

Related: Check Out Detailed Review for Boox Tab Ultra C

Why we like about it?

Highest B/W & Color PPI screen among A5 devices
Fantastic screen resolution and refresh rate
Great hardware specs
Android with Google Play Store
16MP rear-facing camera for scanning Docs
External Keyboard Turns it into Tablet PC

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Boox Tab Mini C

The Boox Tab Mini C, a compact and portable E-Ink tablet, is a smaller counterpart to the Boox Tab Ultra C. With a 7.8-inch color E-Ink display and the power of Android, it offers a convenient alternative for users who want the benefits of color E-Ink in a more compact form factor.

The design of the Boox Tab Mini C is undeniably elegant, with a premium aluminum alloy build. Tab Mini C runs on Android 11, offering support for a wide range of Android apps.

It is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB storage. The tablet features dual speakers, a microphone and a USB-C connector. Making it virtually a tablet and the fastest E Ink Tablet in this size category.

Related: Check Out Detailed Review for Boox Tab Mini C

Why we like about it?

Highest Color PPI screen for A6 Sized devices
Fantastic screen resolution and refresh rate
Great hardware specs
Android with Google Play Store

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Kindle Scribe

Though the Kindle Scribe isn’t as fast as the Boox devices and you cant buffer or watch a youtube video on it like in the Boox devices but when compared to other E Ink Tablets Like the Supernote or the reMarkable 2, the Kindle Scribe packs a punch.

The tailored Kindle OS handles the navigation flawlessly. The page turn and refresh rate is astounding even in big PDFs. It has one of the lowest Latency rates while taking notes and drawing.

The best part is, its budget friendly. Though in terms of functionality it doesn’t match the Boox devices but still its quite inexpensive. If you opt for the basic variant with basic pen the price comes out to be quite reasonable.

So if you are on a budget and want a fast performing E Ink Tablet than the Kindle Scribe is the right device for you.

Related: Check Out In depth Review Of Kindle Scribe

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