Onyx Boox

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BooxA60
ManufacturerOnyx International
Type E-book reader
MediaDocuments: [note 1] EPUB, EPUB3, AZW3, MOBI, PDF, CBR, CBZ, TXT, DOC, DOCX, CHM, RTF, HTML, ZIP, PRC, PPT, PPTX, DJVU, FB2, CAJ Images: PNG, JPG, BMP, TIFF Audio: WAV, MP3.
Operating system Android
Display E Ink
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Website https://www.boox.com/

Onyx Boox (stylized as BOOX) is a brand of e-book reader produced by Onyx International Inc, based in China. Like most e-book readers, the Boox uses electronic paper technology.

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Devices

i63ML Newton

The Onyx Boox i63ML Newton (I63MLP_HD) device is the first eReader with access to Google Play. [1] It has a 1 GHz processor, 512MB DDR and 8 GB internal storage memory. Build on SoC Rockchip RK2906 and Android Gingerbread 2.3.1 (API level 9, NDK 5) Linux kernel 2.6.32.27. It has 6" E-Ink Carta display 1024×758 px (14:1 contrast) with Moonight backlight.

i62ML

Onyx Boox i62ML (Moon Light) (also called "Firefly", "Angel Glow" or "Aurora" depending on the country it is sold in) is a device with 800 MHz Cortex A8 CPU, 128MB DDR, 4 GB internal memory, a 6-inch E Ink Pearl HD infrared touch screen, with 1024×758 resolution, 16 level grey scale and built in front-light technology called Moon Light. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

M92

Onyx Boox M92 is a device with a 9.7-inch E Ink Pearl screen with electromagnetic touch, 1200×825 resolution and 16 level grey scale. It supports the Hanvon stylus for touchscreen navigation and note taking. It was released in November 2011.

E43

An Android-based (2.3) smart phone and e-reader, the primary screen of which will be a 4.3-inch e-Ink display. The specs indicate it will be a tri-band device and will lack the 850 MHz band that is needed in the USA.

C65HD/C65ML

The Onyx BOOX C65 is an Android-based (2.3) device with a 6-inch E Ink HD EPD multi-touch capacitive touch screen with 1024×758 pixel resolution at 212 ppi and 16 grey levels. It comes in two versions, the C65HD "Storia" (burgundy) and the C65ML "AfterGlow" (graphite), the latter with a Modern Front-Light system. Specifications for the device include a 1 GHz Cortex A8 CPU, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash memory, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a MicroSD card slot. Weight: 186 g (6.6 oz), Size: 170×117×8.7 mm (6.7x4.6x0.3 in). [7]

C67ML

The Onyx BOOX C67 is an Android-based (4.2) device with a 6-inch E Ink HD EPD multi-touch capacitive touch screen with 1024x758 pixel resolution at 212 ppi and 16 grey levels. It comes in two versions, the C67ML (no Google Play store support) and the C67ML "Afterglow 2". Specifications for the device include a 1 GHz Cortex-A9 dual core cpu, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash memory, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a MicroSD card slot. Weight: 186 g (6.6 oz), Size: 171×117×9 mm (6.7×4.6×0.3 in). [8]

T68

The Onyx BOOX T68 is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with 6.8-inch E Ink Pearl HD (1440×1080) screen. It runs on a 1 GHz Freescale i.MX6 ARM Cortex A9 processor. It comes with 512 MB RAM, 4 GB of storage, a microSD card slot, audio jack, wifi, bluetooth, can use Google Play Books and the Amazon Kindle Store and has a text-to-speech capability when a bluetooth speaker is used. [9]

i86

The Onyx BOOX i86 is an Android 4.0 based e-reader with 8-inch E Ink Pearl 1600×1200, infrared touchscreen and runs on a 1 GHz Cortex A9 processor. It comes with 512 MB RAM, 4 GB of storage, a microSD card slot, audio jack, wifi, bluetooth. [10]

Onyx Boox Max

The Onyx Boox Max is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3-inch E Mobius 1200x1600 screen. [11]

The Onyx Boox Max Carta is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with 13.3-inch E Carta flexible display 1650×2200 screen. [12]

The Onyx Boox Max 2 is an Android 6 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3-inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal memory, stereo output, microphone, HDMI and USB 2 specifications [13]

The Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro is an Android 6 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3-inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, micro HDMI and micro USB specifications [14]

The Onyx Boox Max 3 is an Android 9 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3-inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, micro HDMI and USB C specifications [15]

Onyx Boox Nova

Onyx Boox Nova is a 7.8inch ereader with edge-to-edge glass and a brand new design. Onyx plans to make two different versions, a waterproof one with microUSB port, and standard one with USB-C. It was released in 2018. [16]

Onyx Boox Note Pro and Nova Pro

After collecting feedback from many customers, Onyx decided to introduce Onyx Boox Note Pro and Boox Nova Pro at CES 2019. The two new models are equipped with pen input via Wacom digitizer and a CTM (warm and cold) frontlight. Onyx Boox Nova Pro [17] and Onyx Boox Note Pro [18] were released later in 2019.

Onyx Boox Max Lumi

Onyx Boox Max Lumi is the long-awaited 13" ebook reader with integrated frontlight. It is an evolution of the previous Onyx Boox Max 3 with a faster hardware platform and of course the new glowing E-Ink panel. Onyx Boox Max Lumi [19] is available since the end of September 2020.

Onyx Boox Poke

The Onyx Boox Poke is a Kindle Paperwhite sized (6 inches) ereader. The Onyx Boox Poke 2 Color is the first color ereader that Onyx Boox ever made. The Poke series does not have any pens to take notes with. The earlier version has a sunken screen, but the current (monochrome) Poke 3 has a flush screen.

Onyx Boox Tab Ultra and Tab X

The Onyx Boox Tab Ultra is a 10.3" note taking device, with an optional keyboard cover. It contains a custom GPU to improve the refresh performance of the e-ink display. The Onyx Boox Tab X is a 13.3" note taking device, which supports a separate Bluetooth keyboard and also uses a custom GPU.

Other Onyx Boox devices

After release of the Tab X in 2023, Onyx released the Tab Ultra C, Poke 5, Tab Mini C, Palma, Page, Note Air3 C, Tab Ultra C, Tab Ultra C Pro, and Note Air3. In 2024, Onyx released the Go Color 7, Go 10.3, Note Air4 C, Go 6, Palma 2, and Note Max. For more information on these devices, see the following table.

Release dates

DateModelOperating systemCPURAMStorageScreen SizePredecessor
2011
November M92 Linux ———9.7" (825×1200) Pearl [ broken anchor ]
Decemberi62Linux———6" (600×800) Pearl
2012
October i62ML
"Firefly",
"AngelGlow" or
"Aurora"		Linux———6" (758×1024) Pearl
2013
September C65
"Storia" or,
"AfterGlow"		 Android 2.31 GHz Cortex A8512 MB4 GB6" (758×1024) Pearli62ML
2014
April i63ML Newton Android 2.3.1———6" (1024×758) Carta
June T68 Android 4.0———6.8" (1080×1440) Pearl
June E43 Android 2.3———4.3" (480×800) Mobius [ broken anchor ]
JulyM96Android 4.0Dual-core 1 GHz512 MB4 GB + SD card9.7" (825×1200) PearlM92
November C67ML
"AfterGlow 2"		Android 4.2———6" (758×1024) Pearl
Novemberi62AAndroid 2.3RockChip 1.0 GHz512 MB4 GB6" (600×800) Pearli62
2015
May i86 Android 4.01 GHz Cortex A9512 MB4 GB8" (1200×1600) Pearl
2016
AprilN96Android 4.041 GHz single-core processor1 GB16 GB9.7" (825×1200) PearlM96
MayMaxAndroid 4.041 GHz1 GB16 GB13.3" (1600×1200) Mobius
2017
AprilMax CartaAndroid 4.4Freescale 1 GHz1 GB16 GB13.3" (2200×1650) Carta [ broken anchor ] flexible screenMax
NovemberMax 2Android 64-core, 1.6 GHz2 GB32 GB13.3" (2200×1650) Carta flexible screenMax Carta
2018
JanuaryNoteAndroid 6Quad-core 1.6 GHz2 GB32 GB10.3" (1872×1404) Carta flexible screen
est. 2018Note SAndroid 6Quad-core 1.6 GHz1 GB16 GB9.7" (825x1200) CartaN96
est. H1.2018NovaAndroid 6Cortex-A17 1.6 GHz Quad-core2 GB32 GB7.8" (1872×1404) Carta
NovemberPokeAndroid 4.4Quad-core 1.2 GHz1 GB8 GB6" (1072×1448) Carta HD
NovemberPoke ProAndroid 6Quad-core 1.6 GHz2 GB16 GB6" (1072×1448) Carta HD
2019
AprilNote ProAndroid 6Quad-core 1.6 GHz4 GB64 GB10.3" (1872×1404) CartaNote
AprilNova ProAndroid 6Cortex-A17 1.6 GHz Quad-core2 GB32 GB7.8" (1872×1404) CartaNova
NovemberNote 2Android 9Octa-core 2 GHz4 GB64 GB10.3" (1872×1404) MobiusNote
SeptemberMax 3Android 9Octa-core 2 GHz4 GB64 GB13.3" (2200×1650) MobiusMax 2
2020
JanuaryNova 2Android 98-core, 2 GHz3 GB32 GB7.8" (1872×1404) Carta PlusNova Pro
AprilPoke 2Android 9Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz Quad-core2 GB32 GB6" (1448×1072) CartaPoke
AugustPoke 2 ColorAndroid 9Octa-core 2 GHz2 GB32 GB6" (1448×1072) CartaPoke 2
SeptemberMax LumiAndroid 10Octa-core 2 GHz4 GB64 GB13.3" (2200×1650) Mobius FlexibleMax 3
SeptemberNote AirAndroid 10Octa-core 1.8 GHz3 GB32 GB10.3" (1872×1404) Carta
NovemberNote 3Android 10Octa-core 1.8 GHz4 GB64 GB10.3" (1872×1404) MobiusNote 2
NovemberNova 3Android 10Octa-core 1.8 GHz3 GB32 GB7.8" (1872×1404) CartaNova 2
NovemberPoke 3Android 10Octa-core 1.8 GHz2 GB32 GB6" (1448×1072) CartaPoke 2
2021
MarchNova 3 ColorAndroid 10Octa-core 1.8 GHz3 GB32 GB7.8" (1872×1404) Kaleido PlusNova 3 / Poke 2 Color
AugustNova AirAndroid 10Octa-core3 GB32 GB7.8" (1872x1404) CartaNova 3
OctoberNote 5Android 11QS662 4×2 GHz & 4×1.8 GHz4 GB64 GB10.3" (1872x1404) Mobius FlexibleNote 3
OctoberNote Air 2Android 11QS662 4×2 GHz & 4×1.8 GHz4 GB64 GB10.3" (1872x1404) HD CartaNote Air
NovemberLeafAndroid 10Snapdragon 636 octa-core2 GB32 GB7" (1680×1264) Eink CartaLeaf
NovemberMax Lumi 2Android 11QS662 4×2 GHz & 4×1.8 GHz6 GB128 GB13.3" (1650×2200) Mobius CartaMax Lumi
2022
MarchNova Air CAndroid 11Octa-core 2 GHz3 GB32 GB7.8" (468x624, 1404x1872) Kaleido PlusNova Air
MayNote Air 2 PlusAndroid 11QS665 4×2 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz4 GB64 GB10.3" (1872x1404) HD CartaNote Air 2
JunePoke 4 LiteAndroid 11Octa-core2 GB16 GB6" (1024×768) CartaPoke 3
OctoberLeaf 2Android 114 × Arm Cortex-A532 GB32 GB7" (1680×1264) CartaLeaf
OctoberNova Air 2Android 11Qualcomm octa-core 6623 GB32 GB7.8" (1872×1404) CartaNova Air
OctoberTab UltraAndroid 11Qualcomm octa-core 6624 GB128 GB10.3" (1872×1404) Carta
2023
JanuaryTab XAndroid 11Qualcomm octa-core 6626 GB128 GB13.3" (2200×1650) Carta1250Max Lumi 2
MayTab Ultra CAndroid 11Qualcomm octa-core 6624 GB128 GB10.3" (1860×2480) Kaleido 3Tab Ultra
MayPoke 5Android 11Qualcomm quad-core2 GB32 GB6" (1448×1072) CartaPoke 4 Lite
JuneTab Mini CAndroid 11Qualcomm octa-core 6624 GB64 GB7.8" (1872×1404) Kaleido 3
JulyPalmaAndroid 11Qualcomm Octa-core (Estimated Snapdragon 662)6 GB LPDDR4X128 GB UFS2.16.13" (824×1648; 300 ppi) Carta1200
JulyPageAndroid 11Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (Octa-core)3 GB LPDDR4X32 GB eMMC7" (1680×1264; 300 ppi) Carta1200
OctoberNote Air3 CAndroid 12Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (2.4 GHz Octa-Core CPU)4 GB64 GB10.3" Kaleido 3
NovemberTab Ultra C ProAndroid 12Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (2.8 GHz Octa-core CPU)6 GB128 GB10.3" Kaleido 3Tab Ultra C
DecemberNote Air3Android 12Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (2.4 GHz Octa-Core CPU)4 GB64 GB10.3" Carta 1200
2024
June Go Color 7 Android 12Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (2.4 GHz Octa-Core CPU)4 GB64 GB7" (1680×1264) Kaleido 3
JuneGo 10.3Android 12Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (2.4 GHz Octa-core CPU)4 GB64 GB10.3" (2480×1860) HD Carta 1200
OctoberNote Air4 CAndroid 13Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (2.0GHz Octa-core CPU)6 GB64 GB10.3" (2480×1860) Kaleido 3Note Air3 C
OctoberGo 6Android 11Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (2.0GHz Octa-core CPU)2 GB32 GB6" Carta 1300 (300 PPI)Poke 5
OctoberPalma 2Android 13Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (2.0 GHz Octa-core CPU)6 GB128 GB6.13" Carta 1200 (300 PPI)Palma
DecemberNote MaxAndroid 13Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (2.8GHz Octa-core CPU)6 GB128 GB13.3" Carta 1300 (300 PPI)Tab X

GPL compliance

As of 2022, Onyx International Inc. has declined [20] to release the source code with Linux kernel modifications licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 in response to a written request by a user. The GPLv2 license states that if a modified version of a covered work (such as the Linux kernel) is released, the corresponding source code must also be released under GPLv2. [21]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Documents containing DRM are usually limited to specific applications. The included NeoReader and the third-party readers in the Boox app store generally do not support such documents unless DRM is removed. However, Boox devices include Google Play for the installation of Android apps for Kindle, Bookshop.org, and others.

References

  1. ↑ Onyx Boox i63ML Newton with Android 2.3 and E-Ink Carta Display
  2. ↑ "Boox I Series", Onyx, CN, archived from the original on November 30, 2013, retrieved December 1, 2013
  3. ↑ Boox i62HD Angel Glow, EU: Onyx, archived from the original on December 3, 2013, retrieved December 1, 2013
  4. ↑ Boox i62ML Aurora, RU: Onyx, retrieved December 1, 2013
  5. ↑ "Review: The Onyx Boox Firefly Shows that There's More to an eReader Than Screen Tech and a Frontlight", The Digital Reader, December 31, 2012, retrieved December 1, 2013
  6. ↑ "Обзор Onyx Boox i62ML Aurora: первая российская читалка с подсветкой", Hi-Tech, RU: Mail, November 14, 2012, retrieved December 1, 2013
  7. ↑ BOOX C Series, archived from the original on 2014-03-01
  8. ↑ BOOX C Series
  9. ↑ Exclusive Onyx Boox T68 available soon, 26 October 2013
  10. ↑ Onyx Taunts New 8-Inch eBook Reader, 14 March 2014
  11. ↑ "ONYX BOOX MAX". onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  12. ↑ "ONYX BOOX MAX CARTA". ereader-store.de. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
  13. ↑ "ONYX BOOX MAX2". onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  14. ↑ "ONYX BOOX MAX2". onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  15. ↑ "ONYX BOOX MAX3". onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  16. ↑ "Onyx BOOX Nova, ebook-reader da 8 pollici con un nuovo design – Notebook Italia". notebookitalia.it (in Italian). 28 November 2017. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
  17. ↑ "Onyx Boox Nova Pro dal vivo. Foto e video live - Notebook Italia". notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-02-02.
  18. ↑ "Onyx Boox Note Pro con E-Ink Carta da 10.3" frontlight. Dal vivo - Notebook Italia". notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-02-02.
  19. ↑ "Onyx BOOX Max Lumi, un BOOX Max3 illuminato e più potente! - Notebook Italia". notebookitalia.it (in Italian). 21 September 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  20. ↑ "Install linux or alternate OS? (and GPL2 kernel source!)". bbs.onyx-international.com. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  21. ↑ "Does the GPL require that source code of modified versions be posted to the public?" . Retrieved 2022-04-26.
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