Name | Kobo Elipsa 2E | Boox Note Air 3 |
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MSRP | $399.99 | $399.99 |
Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Kobo, Amazon | Boox, Amazon |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | E Ink Carta 1200 | E Ink Carta 1200 |
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: ComfortLight PRO | 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 | Kobo firmware | Android 12 |
Reading apps & e-book shops | Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive | Any; download via Google Play Store |
Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
Email app? | ❌ | ✔ |
Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ | ✔ |
Hardware specifications | ||
Internal storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
RAM | 1000 MB | 4000 MB |
CPU clock speed | 2 GHz dual core | 2.4 GHz octa core |
Other built in: | - | Speaker, microphone, fingerprint scanner |
Ports & battery | ||
MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | Via USB adapter |
HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery capacity (3.7V) | 2400 mAh | 3700 mAh |
USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
Physical specifications | ||
Waterproof? | No | No |
Size (cm H×W×D): | 22.7×19.3×0.75 | 22.6×19.3×0.58 |
Weight (gram): | 390 | 430 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 8.9×7.6×0.3 | 8.90×7.60×0.23 |
Weight (oz): | 13.8 | 15.17 |
Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
Color options: | Black | Black |
Accessories in the box | Kobo Stylus 2 | Stylus |
More information | ||
Model number | N605 | Note Air 3 |
User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
Official site link: | Kobobooks.com | Boox.com |
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