BOOX provides Android-powered e‑ink devices ranging from 6‑inch readers to 25‑inch external monitors that combine paper‑like displays with front‑light and Wacom‑compatible stylus input. The hardware features octa‑core processors, 4 GB RAM and weeks‑long battery life, enabling PDF annotation, multitasking and AI‑assisted reading while reducing eye strain. Integrated cloud sync and handwriting‑to‑text tools allow seamless document management across devices.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional LCD tablets and monitors emit blue light, consume significant power, and are often too bulky for extended reading or note‑taking sessions, leading to eye fatigue and limited portability. Professionals and students who need to read, annotate, and reference large documents on the go lack a single device that combines high‑resolution display, long battery life, and precise handwriting input. Existing e‑ink readers typically offer only basic reading functions without robust productivity features.
Solution
BOOX delivers a family of Android‑based e‑ink devices—including dedicated e‑readers, note‑taking tablets, and large‑format external monitors—that provide paper‑like visual comfort with adjustable front‑light color temperature. Integrated Wacom‑style stylus support offers up to 4096 pressure levels and multiple brush modes for natural handwriting and sketching. High‑performance octa‑core processors, 4 GB RAM, and fast UFS storage enable smooth multitasking, PDF annotation, and app usage without compromising battery life, which can exceed weeks on a single charge. The BOOX ecosystem includes a companion mobile app and cloud sync, allowing seamless document transfer, AI‑assisted reading summaries, and handwriting‑to‑text conversion across devices. Large Mira monitors extend the e‑ink experience to a secondary screen for immersive, eye‑friendly office work.
Target Audience
Primary users are avid readers, students, researchers, and knowledge workers who require a low‑glare, long‑lasting display for reading, annotating, and drafting documents, as well as enterprises seeking eye‑friendly secondary displays for office environments.
Features
- E‑ink Carta/E‑ink Kaleido displays ranging from 6 in to 25.3 in with front‑light, adjustable color temperature, and 227 ppi resolution.
- Wacom‑compatible stylus with 4096 pressure levels, tilt detection, and five brush presets (pen, pencil, marker, brush, eraser).
- Android 12 OS with multi‑window support, enabling simultaneous app usage and PDF annotation.
- Octa‑core 2.4 GHz processor, 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64 GB UFS 2.2 storage for fast app launch and large document handling.
- AI reading assistant that generates summaries, extracts key concepts, and provides voice‑controlled navigation.
- Handwriting recognition and smart markup that automatically converts highlights and underlines into searchable text.
- USB‑C connectivity, Wi‑Fi 6/5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, and optional external monitor mode (Mira series) for dual‑screen workflows.
- BOOX Companion app for cloud sync, device management, firmware updates, and secure data encryption.