| Name | Boox Note 5 | Boox Note Air 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $579.99 | $499.99 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Mobius Carta | E Ink Carta |
| Display size (inch) | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1404×1872 | 1404×1872 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 227 PPI | 227 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dark mode | ❌ ⓘ | ❌ ⓘ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Any; download via Google Play Store | Any; download via Google Play Store |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM | 4000 MB | 4000 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 1.8 GHz octa core | 2.0 GHz octa core |
| Other built in: | 2 speakers, microphone, fingerprint scanner | Speaker, microphone |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | Via USB adapter | Via USB adapter |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 24.9×17.65×0.58 | 22.94×19.54×0.58 |
| Weight (gram): | 385 | 420 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 9.80×6.95×0.23 | 9.03×7.69×0.23 |
| Weight (oz): | 13.58 | 14.82 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | Blue | Blue |
| Accessories in the box | Stylus | Stylus |
| More information | ||
| Model number | Note 5 | Note Air 2 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Onyxboox.com | Onyxboox.com |
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