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E Ink Tablet on Android OS

In today’s fast-paced digital age, technology has become an integral part of our lives. As university students, we rely heavily on our digital devices to manage our academic workload, take notes, and stay organized. However, traditional devices like laptops and tablets can be heavy, distracting, and even damaging to our eyesight.

This is where devices like E Readers and E Ink Tablets come in. With their lightweight design, long battery life, and paper-like display, E Ink Tablets are the perfect tool for university students looking to boost their academic performance and achieve success. In this article, we will explore the benefits of E Ink Tablets for University Students and why they are quickly becoming a must-have item for students everywhere.

1. Our Picks For Best E Ink Tablet Android

Onyx Boox Tab Ultra (Best Over All)
Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C (Colored Android E Ink)
Mobiscribe Wave (Budget Android E Ink Tablet)
Onyx Boox Nova Air 2 (A6 or 7.8″ Android E Ink)
Onyx Boox Tab X
Meebook P10 Pro
Supernote A5 X

Comparison Table - Android E Ink Tablet

FEATURES	ONYX BOOX NOVA AIR 2	MOBISCRIBE WAVE	ONYX BOOX TAB ULTRA	RATTA SUPERNOTE A5 X	ONYX BOOX NOTE AIR 2 PLUS	MEEBOOK P10 PRO	ONYX BOOX TAB X
Year	2022	2023	2022	2020	2021	2022	2023
Display
Screen type	Carta HD	Carta	Carta HD	Mobius Carta	Carta 1000	Carta HD	Mobius Carta 1250
Screen size	7.8"	7.8"	10.3"	10.3"	10.3"	10.3"	13.3"
Screen resolution	1404 x 1872	1404 x 1872	1404 x 1872	1404 × 1872	1404 x 1872	1200 x 1600	1650 x 2200
Screen density	300ppi	300ppi	227ppi	226ppi	227ppi	199ppi	207ppi
Hardware
CPU	1.8 GHz Octa-core	1.5 Ghz Quad-core	1.8 Ghz Octa-core	1.3 GHz Quad-core	1.8 GHz Octa-core	1.8 GHz Quad-core	1.8 Ghz Octa-core
RAM	3GB	4GB	4GB	2GB	4GB	3GB	6GB
Storage	32GB	64GB	128GB	32GB	64GB	64GB	128GB
Battery	2000mAh	2500mAh	6300mAh	3800mAh	3700mAh	3900mAh	6300mAh
Thickness	6.3mm	8.1mm	6.7mm	7.2mm	5.8mm	8.5mm	6.8mm
Weight	235g	285g	480g	375g	445g	455g	560g
Software
OS	Android 11.0	Android 12	Android 11.0	Android (Chauvet)	Android 11.0	Android 11	Android 11.0
Handwriting recognition	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	⨯	✓
Google Play Store	✓	✓	✓	⨯	✓	✓	✓
Other Features
Backlit Screen	✓	✓	✓	⨯	✓	✓	⨯
Bluetooth	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	⨯
Speakers	✓	✓	✓	⨯	✓	✓	✓
Microphone	✓	⨯	✓	⨯	✓	⨯	✓
Auto Rotate	⨯	⨯	✓	⨯	✓	⨯	✓
SD card slot	⨯	⨯	✓	⨯	⨯	⨯	⨯
Waterproof	⨯	✓	⨯	⨯	⨯	⨯	✓

Onyx Boox Tab Ultra (Best Over All)

Boox is the pioneer in the Android E Ink Tablet Market. Their Flagship device the Onyx Box Tab Ultra features a 10.3-inch display, runs on Android 11 , and offers access to millions of apps and games on the Google Play Store.

This power house of a device has a decent writing feel, great hardware specifications and is more then just an E Reader. With a working back camera the Boox Tab Ultra’s user experience is built to mimic that of the powerful tablets that you use in your daily life by having a home screen with apps.

Onyx Boox Tab Ultra is a versatile tool for students and professionals alike. Plus, with features like split-screen multitasking and cloud syncing, this device is perfect for anyone who wants to get more done on the go.

Pros & Cons

Runs on Android 11 and supports google play store
BOOX has Super Refresh technology for a faster screen refresh making it great for browsing.
With the external keyboard option you can write or type
Its also loaded with a 16MP camera with OCR technology which acts as a scanner
With Backlit screen, light and G Sensor its great for reading
The Learning Curve is a bit steep but the device is highly customizable
The price is high and maybe an issue for a few buyers

Verdict: An expensive yet powerful Android E Ink Tablet which fulfils almost all office requirements

BOOX Tab Ultra C (Best Color Android E Ink Tab)

The Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C is a new addition in the Onyx Boox Inventory. The ghosting, color sharpness and contrasts are not so great in color E Ink devices. However, the Tab Ultra C’s display performance sets a new standard for e-ink devices, particularly color e-ink devices.

The device offers an unparalleled level of smoothness and responsiveness in all operations. From general navigation to reading, browsing, and writing, every interaction is incredibly smooth and clean.

The Tab Ultra C boasts a Qualcomm octa-core CPU clocked at 2.02 gigahertz, accompanied by 4GB RAM and 128 gigabytes of storage making it a power house.

Related: In Depth Review of Boox Tab Ultra C

Pros & Cons

Runs on Android 11 and Google Play store is supported
Highest Color PPI screen with fantastic screen resolution and refresh rate
16MP rear-facing camera for scanning Docs
With Sharp Colors and Warm Lights its great for reading Manga and Comics
Audio Book Support (speakers and microphone and USB-C Audio Jack)
OTG Support
External Keyboard Turns it into Tablet PC

Verdict: Best Color Android E Ink Tablet

Mobiscribe Wave (Budget Android E Ink Tab)

The MobiScribe WAVE comes I both variant’s the color variant being a bit expensive than B/W one . The screen resolution and PPI are great for reading Manga. The hardware specifications are great for the price tag.

The MobiScribe WAVE runs on Android 11 operating system and comes with pre-installed apps such as the MobiScribe note-taking app, web browser, and media player.

The device supports various document formats, has a built-in handwriting recognition feature. Its one of the few E ink Tablets which is waterproof

Related: In Depth Review of MobiScribe Wave B/W

Pro/Cons

Runs on the latest OS Android 11 & pre installed Google play store
The device has good writing recognition
The only E Ink Tablet in this list which is water proof
Backlit screen with warm lights and G sensor
Comes with external speakers for audiobooks
The updates are delayed and the software has some lags

BOOX Nova Air 2 (Best A6 Color E Ink Tab)

ONYX BOOX Nova Air 2 is a stylish slim reader which falls in the A6 category of E Ink Tablets. This android E Ink Tablet is equipped with a 7.8” high-resolution E Ink Carta Plus screen with dual touch control. With 300 PPI and built-in front light system with adjustable color temperature you get a premium user experience.

The body is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy and gives a very premium look. Nova Air 2 is based on the Android 11 operating system and supports Google Play Store App.

Pros & Cons

Runs on Android 11 and Google Play store is supported
Great connectivity with BT/ Wifi and USB port C which supports OTG
Comes with an expandable storage of up to 512 GB
The Note taking experience is decent with mutiple brushes and templates
Enhanced reading experience with Warm front lights and Kindle support.

Verdict: Best A6 Android E Ink Tablet

Boox Note Air 2

Onyx Boox Note Air 2 is a great Android E Ink Tablets with all the features that you expect from a good E Ink Tablet. The Onyx Boox Note Air 2 also boasts a sleek and lightweight design that makes it easy to carry with you wherever you go.

Features a 10.3-inch display, 227 PPI with back lit screen, great specifications and hardware its sure is worth the money. Its like the Boox Tab Ultra but without the Camera.

It runs on Android 11, and offers access to millions of apps on the Google Play Store. The UI is decent and can be customized as per the users preferences. The writing feel is not as great as the reMarkable or Supernote but is quite decent.

Pros & Cons

Runs on Android 11 and supports 3rd Party Apps
Great Reading experience with support of apps like Kindle backlit screen and warm lights.
The Note Taking experience is decent with a lot of templates, markers and brushes
It has Speakers and a microphone for audiobooks and voice recording
The learning curve is a bit steeper but the device is highly customizable.
With Keyboard Folio you can use it as a laptop

Verdict: An all-rounder e-ink tablets, gives a lot of options for reading, writing, drawing, listening, and note-taking just like an android tablet. Best for users who want spec heavy and modifiable E Ink Tablet

BOOX TAB X (Best A4 Android E Ink Tab)

ONYX BOOX Tab X is a 13.3″ E Tablet with Mobius Carta display. With great contrast, adjustable refresh rate and a front lit screen with color temperature control its a great A4 or 13.3″ E Ink Android Tablet.

The body of this device is made of lightweight and durable aluminum-magnesium alloy, the screen is covered with additional protective glass and it flushed, giving it a very premium feel

With great hardware and graphics processor of BOOX Super Refresh technology it gives high-speed screen refresh and smooth movement of objects on the screen making it great for web browsing.

Above all this is the best Android E Ink Tablet in this size category.

Pros / Cons

Runs Android 11 with Google Play store support.
Backlit Screen, G Senor, Split Screen Feature and Warm lights make it great for reading PDFs and documents.
Note Taking with handwriting recognition, numerous templates and pens is great
Ultrafast Refresh rate with minimal staining
High-capacity battery of 6300 mAh provides power for weeks.
Though the features are all premium but its still quite expensive.

Meebook P10 Pro

The MeeBook P10 Pro is a new device from the Hao Ching Tech brand, which emerged from the reformation of Boyue, a company that faced difficulties during the pandemic. The MeeBook P10 Pro shares similarities with its predecessor, the Like Book P10, especially in terms of the user interface.

The Meebook P10 Pro features a 10.1-inch E-Ink Carta HD grayscale capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1200 x 600 pixels and 200 PPI. The pixel density may seem low when compared to similar sized devices however In our opinion it hardly matters.

With decent specifications and Android 11 support it might not be a power house but for the price tag its a fairly decent Android E Ink Tablet.

Related: In Depth Review of Meebook p10 Pro

Pros & Cons

Runs of Android 11 and supports google play store
Build in Speakers, audio jack and a microphone for audiobooks and voice recording
Decent Reading Experience with back lit screen and a decent battery timing
Great connectivity with OTG is supported
Note Taking UI is great but templates are quite limited
Stylus is Active EMR, so it has batteries and requires charging

Verdict: Decent Android E Ink Tablet for the Price Tag

Supernote A5 X

Made by a top-tier Chinese brand for writing and reading Supernote, this digital notebook offers a 10.3-inch e-ink display, a high-quality stylus, and a range of features that make note-taking a great experience.

Though the Supernote runs on a tailored Android OS and does not support third party apps but it is expected support Google Play store soon. However it has all the essential apps including Kindle Support

What makes Supernote Stand out is its minimalistic style and great Gel Pen over paper like writing feel.

Related: In Depth Review of Supernote A5x

Pros & Cons

Runs on Chauvet (Android-based) with pre installed apps only
Friendly Note Taking UI, with hand writing conversion, numerous templates and brushes
Fantastic writing experience with smooth pen strokes similar to a gel pen
The Plastic screen is lighter and more durable then other screens.
No Front Lights Or G Sensor effecting reading experience a lot.

Verdict: Right choice for Users who want a premium E Ink Tablet with exceptional writing experience.

2. What is the benefit of using Android E Ink Tablet?

i. Installing Android Apps

Android OS on an E Ink tablet can provide access to a wide range of apps and services that can be used for productivity and learning as per user’s requirement. This includes popular apps like Evernote Dropbox or Notion as well as email clients and social media apps.

ii. Alternative Library

Most people who want android based E ink Tablet want alternative libraries from their favorite bookstores like Amazon Kindle, Kobo or Barnes & Nobles.

iii. Interface

An E Ink tablet with Android will typically offer a more familiar interface, similar to what you would find on a regular Android smartphone or tablet. This can make it easier for users to navigate and use the device.

iv. Customization

E Ink Tablets with Android OS provide much more flexibility when it comes to reading app and note taking apps apart from the preinstalled apps.

5. Conclusion

Overall, the choice between an E Ink tablet with Android and a regular E Ink tablet will depend on the user’s specific needs and preferences. Those who prioritize app availability and a familiar user interface may prefer an E Ink tablet with Android, while those who prioritize simplicity and affordability may prefer a regular E Ink tablet.

E Ink Tablet on Android OS : Are they better?