ONYX BOOX Nova vs reMarkable

2024. reMarkable Paper Pro adds color and light



Norwegian company reMarkable has launched a new model, Paper Pro, that brings the company’s vision of merging PC with paper closer to fruition, adding color and functionality while preserving the philosophy of focus. The $499 Paper Pro — a new naming scheme to signify it as a premium alternative to the now-$379 reMarkable 2, not a direct successor — is noteworthy for its inclusion of both color and a "frontlight," though both features are somewhat subdued. The color remains subtle and you wouldn’t want to read a comic on the device, but the purpose of adding color is to enhance interactive and creative possibilities. Previously, you were confined to black and white, but now you can highlight, circle, jot and sketch in several distinct colors (they blend but appear best in their pure form). The new frontlight is designed to replace the need for external light shining on the screen, not to serve as a light source itself. It’s also fixed to a specific color temperature range because too much variation would affect the color tone.


2023. reMarkable powers up its e-paper tablet with a keyboard case for distraction-free writing



The reMarkable 2 is an excellent tablet for reading lengthy documents, annotating them, taking notes and sketching… but not for extensive writing. At least, it wasn’t until they released this fantastic keyboard folio that transforms this tablet into a quite appealing minimalist writing setup — if you don’t mind a somewhat premium price. The new case comes with a leather or faux leather exterior. It functions as a standard cover if you just want to jot down notes or read in portrait mode. But once you flip the cover off, you can lay it down and grab a couple of tabs on either side to lift the screen away from the keys underneath. It folds up and snaps into position with a couple of magnets and you're ready to start typing.


2022. Onyx Boox upgrades its note-taking ereader Nova 5



Onyx Boox has refreshed its Nova5 e-reader, which features a 7.8-inch E Ink Carta 1200 display with a 300 PPI resolution of 1872 x 1404. Under the hood is a 2.0GHz Qualcomm octa-core processor paired with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. It operates on Android 11 and supports external memory expansion of up to 512 GB. The e-reader offers 2.4G and dual-band 5G wireless connectivity. It is powered by a 2000 mAh battery. Additional features of the Nova5 include a highly responsive microphone and a dual-speaker setup. The page turn buttons are located on the left side. The device includes a Type-C port and weighs a convenient 240 grams. The Nova5 is priced at $277 and comes with the BooxPen Plus.


2022. Remarkable makes paid features free



Remarkable has announced a major overhaul of their paid subscription system, making previously premium features available for free to all users. This bold decision comes after the company faced criticism from their user community, who accused them of price gouging. The Remarkable 2 remains one of the top e-notes on the market and the quality of their accessories is high. Features such as integration with Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive, handwriting conversion, email sending and Screen Share—which were formerly exclusive to Connect subscribers—are now accessible to all Remarkable users. Remarkable is also revamping their subscription model by eliminating their two existing plans and combining them into a single plan called Connect, which will cost $2.99 per month, down from $8 per month.


2021. Onyx BOOX Nova Air - 7.8 inch E Ink tablet



The Onyx BOOX Nova Air is a new E Ink tablet featuring a 7.8-inch, 1872 x 1404 pixel E Ink Carta display, support for both finger and stylus input and software based on Android 10. Available for pre-order at $350, the Nova Air can be used for reading eBooks, taking notes, or running third-party applications from the BOOX Store (or sideloading other Android apps from different sources). Onyx claims the BOOX Nova Air supports over 10 different text file formats, as well as JPG, PNG, TIFF and BMP images and WAV and MP3 audio. It also includes text-to-speech functionality, enabling the system to read books aloud through the device’s speakers or headphone jack.


2021. Remarkable Update Improves eBook Layout and Adds Pinch Zooming (Video)


A new software update (2.6) has been released for the Remarkable paper tablet that introduces the ability to use pinch zooming, which functions with PDFs, ePubs and note documents. Once zoomed in, you can use two fingers to navigate around the page and you can write and use the selection tool while zoomed in. The tablet has also finally added hyperlink support to PDFs, allowing you to follow embedded links and they even included a link to return to the previous location, though it frustratingly disappears after a few seconds. Another enhancement in the 2.6 update is improved eBook formatting for ePub files. Text is now justified by default (with an option for left-justified text as well) and margins are more consistent. Book covers have also seen improvements.


2021. Onyx released Boox Nova 3 with color E Ink screen


Onyx has launched a new version of its e-reader, the Boox Nova 3. This model is nearly identical to the standard Nova 3, but it features a color 7.8-inch E Ink display. Additionally, it includes a cool-colored frontlight (without the warm light option) and an improved touchscreen with stylus support, though the resolution remains unchanged. The other specifications are the same: 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, USB-C, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Like other Boox e-readers, it operates on Android 10 and supports the installation of Android apps. Users can draw in 16 colors, use 5 different brushes and read and annotate PDF documents. The device also offers new customizable settings, additional gestures, screen recording and updated sharing options for easy content transfer. Additionally, the ePub engine has been enhanced. It is priced at $419.99 and includes a complimentary case.


2020. reMarkable 2 - the world’s thinnest e-Ink tablet



Norwegian company reMarkable has introduced its next-generation paper tablet, the reMarkable 2. This latest innovative device for note-taking and document review follows the original paper tablet, which set pre-order records during its 2017 debut. The reMarkable 2 is available for pre-order from reMarkable.com for $399. At 0.19 inches (4.7 mm) thick, the reMarkable 2 is the world’s slimmest tablet. It boasts weeks of battery life and features the new second-generation CANVAS display, partially powered by E Ink technology, making it the most paper-like digital device on the market. The reMarkable 2 can convert handwritten notes into text and offers options for organizing, sharing, annotating and even searching documents. In addition to its various digital features, reMarkable’s cloud service provides access to content through multi-platform companion apps for both desktop and mobile devices. Its features are designed for those who enjoy writing by hand but want to integrate their work into a digital workflow.


2020. Onyx Boox Nova 2 is available now for $339


Onyx has introduced the Nova 2 e-reader and digital note-taking device. It boasts impressive hardware specifications and comes with Android 9 pre-installed. The Nova 2 features a 7.8-inch E INK Carta HD display and includes a stylus. It is equipped with a Qualcomm octa-core 2 GHz Cortex A53 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Powered by a robust 3150mAh battery, it supports Bluetooth 4.1 and USB-C with OTG. This is particularly noteworthy as you can connect devices to the USB port and they will function without needing additional drivers. The starting price is $339, which includes a free case and screen protector.


2018. Onyx Boox unveiled 3 new e-Readers



Onyx has just unveiled three new e-Ink readers. The Onyx Boox Nova e-Reader features a 7.8-inch display and includes Google Play, allowing you to install your favorite apps. It is likely that Onyx will offer their optimized apps, such as Kindle, which removes animated page turns. The Onyx Boox Poke is a 6-inch Quad-Core e-Reader operating on Android 6.0. The Boox Note S e-Reader is a more compact version of the Boox Note, with a 9.7-inch screen and a lower price point compared to the 10.3-inch model. It also comes with Android 6.0 and Google Play.