| Name | Boox Note Air 5 C | PocketBook Color Note |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $529.99 | $599.99 |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Boox, Amazon | Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Kaleido 3 | E Ink Kaleido 3 |
| Display size (inch) | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1860×2480 | 1404×1872 |
| Color display? | Yes | Yes |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI, color: 150 PPI | 227 PPI, color: 76 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes: SMARTlight |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Volume | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ✔ | ✔ (Wacom) |
| Dark mode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 12 |
| 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 | 32 GB |
| RAM | 6000 MB | 4000 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 2.0 GHz octa core | 1.5 GHz quad core |
| Other built in: | 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) | 3700 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 22.5×19.2×0.58 | 24.6×17.35×0.64 |
| Weight (gram): | 440 | 390 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 8.90×7.60×0.23 | 9.69×6.83×0.25 |
| Weight (oz): | 15.5 | 13.76 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Pen3 stylus, magnetic case, (optional: keyboard cover: +$77) | Stylus |
| More information | ||
| Model number | Note Air 5 C | PB1041 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User manual |
| Official site link: | Boox.com | Pocketbook.ch |
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