| Name | Penstar eNote 2 | Ratta Supernote A5 X2 Manta |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $399 | $459 |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Penstar, Amazon | Supernote |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta HD | E ink Carta 1300 |
| Display size (inch) | 10.3 | 10.7 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1860×2480 | 1920×2560 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | No | No |
| Adjust color temperature? | NA | NA |
| Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ❌ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ 9 buttons (programmable) | ✔ 2 Slider sidebars |
| Stylus input | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dark mode | ❌ | ? |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 14 | Chauvet |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Any; download via APK or app store | Reader app (PDF, EPUB, doc(x) & more) |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Email app? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | 4000 MB | 4000 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 2.2 GHz octa core | 1.8 GHz quad core |
| Other built in: | Speaker, 4 microphones | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | Via USB adapter | ❌ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 6500 mAh | 3600 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 22.6×19.8×0.55 | 25.13×18.26×0.60 |
| Weight (gram): | 390 | 375 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 8.90×7.80×0.22 | 9.90×7.20×0.24 |
| Weight (oz): | 13.76 | 13.23 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | Grey | White |
| Accessories in the box | Stylus (2×), leather folio, 18 stylus nibs | Pen loops, screwdriver, screws, dust plug. |
| More information | ||
| Model number | ? | A5 X2 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Penstardeal.com | Supernote.com |
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