| Name | Metalio E Ink 4 Plus | LilyGO T5 E-Paper S3 Pro |
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| MSRP | $109.99 | ~$85 |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Aliexpress, Litnxt | Lilygo, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink | E Ink |
| Display size (inch) | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 684×1216 | 540×960 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 297 PPI | 235 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes (optional) | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | NA |
| Auto-rotate? | ? (gyro available) | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Page-turn, AI button, menu | ✔ 4 buttons |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ? | ✔ (CrossPoint) |
| Audiobooks | ? | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Cellular network | ✔ 4G via SIM (optional, +~$30) | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Custom OS + companion app | Install CrossPoint (beta) to use as e-reader |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | TXT/EPUB reader | TXT/EPUB reader (with CrossPoint) |
| Web browser? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 16 GB (on incl. SD card) | 0.016 GB |
| RAM | 16 MB | 8.512 MB (8 MB PSRAM + 512 KB DRAM) |
| CPU clock speed | 0.32 GHz dual core (ESP32-S31) | 0.24 GHz dual core (ESP32-S3) |
| Other built in: | Microphones, speaker, vibration motor, 2 MP cam (on 4G version +~$30) | MagSafe magnet, LoRa, GPS |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other ports? | ❌ | 2× QWIIC |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 2000 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| (USB) charging port | USB-C | USB-C +wirelessly |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 12.2×7.1×0.78 | 12.9×6.9×1.1 |
| Weight (gram): | 110 | ? |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 4.80×2.80×0.31 | 5.08×2.72×0.43 |
| Weight (oz): | 3.88 | ? |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | White | White |
| Accessories in the box | Case, lanyard | 2× M4 screw with loop |
| More information | ||
| Model number | ? | ? |
| User guide / manual | Not available | Documentation |
| Official site link: | Metalio.world | Lilygo.cc |
| Brand origin | China | China |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Aliexpress, Litnxt | Lilygo, Amazon |
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