| Name | Boox Note S | Boox Nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $389.99 | $339.99 |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta | E Ink Carta Plus |
| Display size (inch) | 9.7 | 7.8 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 825×1200 | 1404×1872 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 150 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | No | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | NA | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Home button | ✔ Home button |
| Stylus input | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dark mode | ❌ ⓘ | ❌ ⓘ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 6 | Android 10 |
| 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 | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | 1000 MB | 3000 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 1.6 GHz quad core | 1.8 GHz octa core |
| Other built in: | - | Speaker, microphone |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | Via USB adapter |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 3000 mAh | 3150 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 24.9×17.7×0.82 | 19.73×13.7×0.77 |
| Weight (gram): | 410 | 265 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 9.80×6.97×0.32 | 7.77×5.39×0.30 |
| Weight (oz): | 14.46 | 9.35 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Stylus | Stylus |
| More information | ||
| Model number | Note S | Nova 3 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Page discontinued | Onyxboox.com |
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