Top 10: Small e-Ink e-Readers

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.


2023. 6-inch iReader Light 3 e-reader with AI announced



iReader has unveiled the Light 3 e-reader, targeting a younger audience, as previously speculated. The new Light 3 e-reader sports a 6-inch E Ink Carta 1200 screen and features animated page-turning. Remarkably lightweight at just 149 grams, it stands as one of the lightest options available. iReader has incorporated AI dynamic refresh technology and an independent display chip into the Light 3. Furthermore, this e-reader boasts a next-generation display IC, resulting in a 20 percent faster response time and a 15 percent improvement in contrast, according to iReader. With a 1700mAh battery, it can endure up to 40 days on a single charge and it offers a Type-C port for swift recharging and data transfer. Additional features of the Light 3 include built-in speakers and microphones, with iReader noting support for AI recitation.


2023. Xiaomi released the InkPalm Mini 5 Pro Edition



Xiaomi has unveiled the new version of its tiny InkPalm 5 Mini Pro e-reader with a 5.2-inch E INK display, which weighs just 115g and is positioned as a dedicated e-reader with Android apps. The device fits easily into a jeans pocket or back pocket. The e-reader app has a text and graphics mode that is suitable for PDFs, graphic novels, manga and anything with a lot of graphics, such as complex websites. You can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi and listen to audiobooks, podcasts or music on wireless headphones thanks to Bluetooth 5.0 (the device has no speakers or headphone jack). The volume buttons on the side can be used to manually turn pages in the main e-reader app. Many third-party e-reader apps, such as Aldiko or Moon+ Reader, also have key assignment features. The device is powered by a 1300 mAh battery, so it should last for a week of continuous use. The cost of the device is $210


2023. Bigme Read - 6-inch ebook reader with Google Play



Bigme has finally introduced an e-reader without of note-taking capabilities. The new Bigme Read is dedicated for reading books and downloading applications from Google. This 6-inch e-reader aimed at competing with the likes of Kobo Nia, Nook Glowlight 4e and even the basic Kindle model. The Read boasts several advantages not found in other e-readers: complete access to the Google Play Store, built-in speakers and microphone, along with expandable storage. You can easily transfer your audiobooks or ebooks to the device via USB-C and it supports various formats, including TXT, EPUB, PDF, FB2, ZIP, PRC, MOBI, RTF, OEB, Mp3 and more. The device is powered by a 1,300 mAh battery and measures 122x90x5mm, weighing 170g. The price is $149.99.


2023. HyRead launches Gaze Mini e-book reader


Hyread, one of the largest digital bookstores in Taiwan, has released a new small e-reader called the Gaze Mini CC. It features a 6-inch Kaleido color eInk display and, unlike previous Gaze models, has a concave touch-screen, two rows of physical page-turning buttons and built-in gyroscope. This ensures convenient page turning regardless of the user's preferred hand. Physical buttons allow you to quickly return to the main menu, take a screenshot, refresh the screen, turn on the display backlight and adjust the color temperature. The device has built-in speakers, microphone and Type-C port with OTG. The 2200 mAh battery can last for several weeks. The pre-installed Android 11 OS allows you to install your favorite apps from Google Play. Gaze is ideal for reading books and manga - it supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, TXT, FB2, RTF, HTML/HTM, DJVU/DJV and CBZ formats.