E-ink Device reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 158 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 59 posts to rank the best E-ink Device brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/eink, r/ereader, r/readwise, r/GradSchool, r/GooglePlayBooks. Top-rated brands include Boox (4.1/5), Remarkable (4.3/5), Onyx Boox (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews158
Subreddits10
Posts59
Brands50
Products66
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#1
Boox
4.1
(53)
"The colours make reading magazines and newspapers fun, the pdf annotation software is truly excellent."
"The Go 10.3 fits every one of your needs."
"Boox go 10.3. Its note taking function saves straight to pdf."
"I got a Boox Note Air3 C for Father’s Day and it’s been a game changer for me."
"I researched and added the Boox Tab X to my collection."
"Boox note air plus 2, i am using it in the same way! Works perfect."
"I find BOOX devices amazing for note-taking, mindmaps, research and practice assessments."
"Tab ultra the device with fastest refresh."
"If you want Android apps then the safest would probably be Boox."
"Boox Note Air 4C for colour."
#2
Remarkable
4.3
(14)
"Remarkable 2 is probably the best isolated note taking device."
"LOVE my Remarkable. Been using it for 2+ years now."
"I have been using Remarkable 2 and I honestly believe it is the best choice."
"I love it & do all my work on it."
"Sounds like a remarkable is exactly what you're looking for."
"I use the Remarkable for my work planner/journal."
"I think the Remarkable is probably the best, with their colour e ink, but I have no experience with them."
"Totally simplistic writing/sketching/mind mapping device: Remarkable or Remarkable 2."
"Remarkable 2 fits all of your requirements."
"Absolutely love it."
#3
Onyx Boox
4.5
(10)
"Tab x is great too, if you have money for tab x don't buy lumi 2."
"The Onyx Boox Tab X might suit your needs."
"I'd say go with the most recent Max Lumi 2, especially if you can find a use for the pen."
"Onyx Boox devices have an amazing note taking system."
"Go with onyx boox. you will find yourself frustrated with lack of functionality with rM and Supernore."
"The Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C would seem the most suitable device for your needs."
"Have you considered the boox tab ultra?"
"I am using the onyx boox Nova 3 color, since I really need the pictures in Anki to study."
"I've really enjoyed my Onyx Boox Nova 3 (7.8 inches)."
"I notice a huge difference when I use lcd screens like on my iphone or macbook compared to my onyx boox note."
#4
Onyx
3.7
(6)
"I use onyx max lumi for notes and work related literature notes daily."
"I'd recommend the Onyx Poke 3, if you just want an standard size e-reader."
"Onyx Poke 3 or Onyx Note Air."
"I'm gonna say onyx max lumi."
"An 8" device like a Nova is too small for a lot of comics and graphic novels."
"For Onyx Boox devices it depends on what type of games your kid is into."
#5
SuperNote
4.2
(5)
"In terms of pdf annotation and creating notebooks, Supernote's software is in another league."
"Definitely worth checking out the SuperNote lineup if you haven’t already."
"For writing with pen the supernote is very good."
"Supernote/remarkable for reading and note taking."
"Supernote is great for notes and sketching, but it's not an ideal reading device."
#6
Onyx BOOX
4.3
(4)
"I’m doing a PhD in Mathematics using onyx boox note air."
"In this range, they aren't so many choices: the Onyx BOOX 13.3 ereaders."
"I have a Boox Note Air 2 and have found it had good features in regards to my eye problems."
"Note Air does all the things you mentioned."
#7
Kobo
4.0
(4)
"The Kobo Elipsa is another option."
"Now I have a Meebook M7 and a Bigme InkNote. They are both Android, so I just download the epub from AO3."
"For ebooks, I enjoy my Kobo Libra a lot."
"The Kobo Elipsa should be able to accomplish."
#8
Boox Note 3
4.3
(3)
"I use a Boox Note 3 and love it!"
"I have three sizes of the Boox product."
"Boox Note 3 would be very good for your use case."
#9
Mobiscribe
4.3
(3)
"Mobiscribe’s selling refurbished Wave B&W for $99! I have one and it can do everything you’re looking for."
"The mobiscribe is indeed your best bet."
"(Also Mobiscribe, Bigme and some other brands that depend on OP's local market)"
#10
Supernote
4.3
(3)
"I have the supernote a5x and it is fantastic for college."
"The Supernote A6X2 could be a really good fit."
"You might also like a used Supernote A5."
#11
E-ink
4.0
(3)
"My main advice is to get a device with page turn buttons if you can."
"Better use Android and larger screen eink devices."
"Have you considered an e-ink monitor?"
#12
Hisense
4.0
(3)
"Go Hisense if you want a phone sized device or Onyx Boox for a tablet."
"I have the Hisense A6 and it works well for both Anki and Kindle."
"The best e ink device I own is still the Hisense A5 Pro CC colour."
#13
Fujitsu
3.7
(3)
"One possibility you haven't listed is the Fujitsu Quaderno- they just announced the gen 3 (with colour) is coming out on 22nd Nov."
"Reading and annotating? Fujitsu Quaderno."
"R/FujitsuQuaderno could be an option for you if you can get your hands on one."
#14
Amazon
4.5
(2)
"The reading experience is the best with the native devices, like reading Amazon Books -> Kindle Scribe."
"I use a Kindle Scribe by converting cbz to mobi with Kindle Comic Converter and just USB load."
#15
Boox Note Air
4.0
(2)
"If you don’t mind large size device, you can try boox note air series."
"I have three sizes of the Boox product."
#16
Note Air 2
4.0
(2)
"I use Google Classroom with my Note Air 2."
"Note air 2 is an upgrade in hardware and software."
#17
Freewrite
4.0
(2)
"There is also another device called the Freewrite which seems to meet some of the requirements."
"Way above budget, but probably closer (better?) to anything that is going to be able to run gdocs."
#18
Likebook
4.0
(2)
"Imho likebook/meebook is better than any of the brands most people will shill."
"The Likebook Mars is a good, affordable choice."
#19
Meebook
3.5
(2)
"Meebook offers both color and bw, I think both in 6", and it's quite affordable."
"Go with meebook. unfortunately they dont have color devices."
#20
RocketBook
3.5
(2)
"I recommend picking up a Rocketbook reusable notebook."
"Maybe look into that?"
#21
Kindle
5.0
(1)
"I use the Kindle Paperwhite 5, you can use the Web browser on it to download fic as .azw3."
#22
reMarkable Paper Pro
5.0
(1)
"I am absolutely in love with it because the colors, the writing, and everything else about it is perfect."
#23
Pocketbook
5.0
(1)
"I have a Pocketbook and love it."
#24
Hanvon
4.0
(1)
"Check out this one. Hanson N10 mini (there are also larger versions)."
#25
Huawei
4.0
(1)
"The screen is extremely good for reading manga, the writing feel better than most of tablets even ipad."
#26
Xiaomi
4.0
(1)
"I got Mi Ereader, Android system and 7.8” 300dpi screen."
#27
Sony
4.0
(1)
"Sony's DPT-RP1 (or the successor made by Fujitsu) might be an option."
#28
Inkpalm
4.0
(1)
"Inkpalm 5 gen 2 from china is supposed to be decent."
#29
Boox Air 3C
4.0
(1)
"I think the best fit for you would be the Air 3C or the Palma."
#30
Hisense Hi Reader Pro
4.0
(1)
"For your usecase I would use an Hisense Hi Reader Pro, or an Hisense A9."
#31
Boox Palma
4.0
(1)
"I personally have the Boox Palma. It's smart phone sized, so fits great in my pocket."
#32
Boox Nova
4.0
(1)
"Boox nova is *small* (depending on your needs) @ 7ish inches, but it will do what you need."
#33
PocketBook Inkpad X
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at Pocket Book. They are a Swiss company and their Inkpad X or Inkpad Lite may be good options."
#34
Kobo Elipsa
4.0
(1)
"Consider the range from kobo or supernote/remarkable (kobo elipsa for reading only...)"
#35
Ratta Supernote
4.0
(1)
"Have a look at ratta supernote."
#36
Boox Poke 3
4.0
(1)
"I have three sizes of the Boox product."
#37
Boox Nova 3 Colour
4.0
(1)
"I have three sizes of the Boox product."
#38
Dasung HD-F
4.0
(1)
"I use a MacBook plus a Dasung HD-F."
#39
Onyx Boox Max
4.0
(1)
"Another fairly high-end option is an Onyx Boox Max + bluetooth keyboard."
#40
Boox Note
4.0
(1)
"So far you can look for used boox note devices, any of them can do the job."
#41
Boox Note Air 3C
4.0
(1)
"Boox note air 3c probably."
#42
Remarkable 2
4.0
(1)
"I like my remarkable 2."
#43
Dasung
4.0
(1)
"The dasung not ereader 103 can be a good choice."
#44
BigMe
4.0
(1)
"Now I’m really happy with Omnivore on my bigme and iReader devices."
#45
QuirkLogic
4.0
(1)
"I am trying to decide on my first e-note device. I think I have it narrowed down to these 3 but am open to suggestions."
#46
Boyue
4.0
(1)
"I have a Boyue Likebook Mars with Android 8. Bought it secondhand for 80 Swiss francs."
#47
Moaan
4.0
(1)
"Moaan Inkpalm is under $100, and the Plus (with newer Android) is around $120."
#48
Hisense Hi Reader
3.0
(1)
"I suggest you look into the Hisense Hi Reader."
#49
Lenovo C930 Yoga Book
3.0
(1)
"If you can find a used Lenovo C930 Yoga Book, it might work for you."
#50
Nomad
3.0
(1)
"If you want to work with PDF files, I would recommend a larger screen than a 7 inch screen."
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