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BOOX Note Air5 C
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A versatile 10.3-inch color e-ink tablet running Android 15 with full app compatibility, split-screen note-taking, and EMR stylus support. The best balance of e-ink reading and Android functionality.
$529.99
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Released: October 2025 No Subscription Android +
Pros & cons
What we like
- Full Android 15 with Google Play Store access
- Good price-to-performance ratio for color e-ink
- Split-screen for reading and note-taking simultaneously
- Supports third-party apps (Kindle, OneNote, etc.)
- Physical keyboard accessory available
What could be better
- Color resolution lower than B/W (150 vs 300 PPI)
- E-ink refresh still not as smooth as LCD
- Stylus sold separately in base model
- Android apps not all optimized for e-ink
Key features
Android 15 with Google Play Store
Kaleido 3 color E Ink display with 4096 colors
EMR stylus with 4096 levels of pressure
Split-screen multitasking
Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C with OTG support
Who is this for?
Best for
Users who want a versatile e-ink tablet that can run Android apps, take notes, and read ebooks all on one device.
Not ideal for
Users who want the purest paper-like writing experience (reMarkable is better) or need vivid color display.
How it scores
Review scores
AppleInsider 4/5
Gizmodo 8/10
eWritable Recommended
Price history (estimated)
Specifications
| display | 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 E Ink, 300 PPI (B/W), 150 PPI (color) |
|---|---|
| processor | 2.4 GHz Octa-core |
| ram | 6GB |
| storage | 64GB |
| os | Android 15 |
| stylus | EMR Pen3 (4096 pressure levels) |
Compatibility
iOS Not Supported
Android Supported (undefined+)
Companion App BOOX Assistant (optional)
Standalone Android tablet. Optional companion app for file transfer.
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