Awesome E-Ink Android Tablet! Boox Note Air2 Plus Review

[@seanpatrick1243]

Cheers for the review, Chris. Just wish you had done a bit more on the note taking capabilities. OCR? In different languages? Organization of notes? Documentation markup? Etc.

[@beyazlamor5591]

Good question, Did you decide what to buy? I'm researching for an e-reader with an OCR supporting Turkish language. Did you decide which model to buy? I'm between "Huawei Matepad Paper" and the "Boox Note Air 2 plus".

[@drscrubs]

These devices do not have backlighting. They have front lighting. Back lighting means light emits to form the image. Front lighting is light that shines on a surface to illuminate it. E ink uses no light at all to render words, images, etc.

[@ibgeorgeb]

Wow! An excellent presentation and review. I enjoy your no nonsense approach. 👍🏾

[@Techtablets]

Thanks!

[@rafail_fridman]

I bought it recently. Everything is great, but on the case there are 2 black rectangles, that are covered in transparent cover. If you take this cover off (and I assume you are supposed to do it), the tablet will STICK TO THE CASE. I don't understand that design choice at all :)

[@807800]

The natural sound of pen and paper, that's a bliss.

[@Techtablets]

Sure is and I love it! The feel of it is so close to paper to.

[@danielb.6643]

I think there's a way to disable the "3d page turn effect" in google play books to make turning pages a little better; it won't try to render that fast animation and potentially create ghosting.

[@uncaringbear]

Looks very intriguing and I would love something like this for reading manga! The stylus is a nice feature too. My only concern is that the matte finish on the screen will degrade over time if you do a lot of writing on that screen. The stylus tip will wear out quickly, too.

[@phoenix7997]

The screens do clean up pretty nicely, and i haven't seen much stylus wear. Nibs are inexpensive, and most people report 6mo - a year on a nib.

[@matzebob]

The screen has actually a factory applied matt screen protector, if in doubt just buy a set of spares

[@ecweav2612]

I agree. You would be luck to get a stylist from Boox to even work.

[@jovanmalic9259]

Damn, this seems so good for reading. I just don't like that it has no MicroSD card slot. Also, are those cases of not registering the touch also the case with other brands or these screens just can't be better in that term?

[@ConradAquilina]

This costs between 500 to 600 EUR depending on the model and bundle you get. Cheaper than remarkable 2 (if you start adding accessories for remarkable it will top 650, and after the first year they will charge you 6 EUR per month for the connect service). So definite value here, but I personally cannot justify the price, when a non e-ink tablet at the same price will give you color, blazing speed, video support etc. Yes, they are for different users and uses, but it's only my opinion :)

[@Dr.Akakia]

In long term tablets will ruin your eyes if you use them for reading, e ink is the best option after phisycal books

[@redpilledcoper5054]

Good gosh! $499! Out of my budget!!! Great product and great review though!

[@DaveTheBird]

Yep I was excited till I saw it was 450 pounds in UK on Amazon :(

[@evodgamehunter4290]

Agree this is overpriced in that range you can pick up an IPad etc. They missed the mark on the price point and it will hurt them. My guess is that they think the few functions they do better would carry them... it's not enough.

[@evodgamehunter4290]

@@Alex-tt3ue The reason does not matter, when you compare the value across the options this isn't a winner. Sorry, i just took you to school!

[@Dr.Akakia]

At last , this is my fav. Ebook reader for my pdfs..best size

[@Doviruses.existbaileyonodysee]

Mind if i ask. Can this product create things like: *Heading/subheading. folder/subfolder. *Hyperlinks internal /external *Save your hand writing for more accurate word to text recognition?

[@sebluketravis2438]

As a product designer who likes to sketch flows and annotate using inline hypothesise - I will be skipping this at 500 bucks. They have to stop being silly charging silly amounts compared to tablets with a paper like on em - or they will go pop.

[@zakkart]

Can you also review colored e-ink smartphones too? Like the Hisense A9?

[@kenthesparky178]

A device for reading "50 shades of grey"?🤭

[@Techtablets]

haha

[@Bushidounohana]

These are so tempting. As a writer, I could myself settling in to a device like this for productivity (if only my software stack was so forgiving as to be on Android). Even with a Bluetooth keyboard, I envision the latency would feel something like working on a typewriter. Curious if anyone has done any similar kind of experimentation with this (or a similar) e-ink device?

[@cyb]

the voice recording in notes feature is tempting too!

[@im_piano]

Hi. I own the first generation Onyx Boox Note Air, and it works perfectly fine with my Microsoft bluetooth keyboard. I'm a writer myself. And although the latency is not a huge issue even in the slowest refresh mode, it still feels a bit off, like something is wrong. So my diagnose is it's definitely a viable option, laptop feels better. But that might be due to unfamiliar software (google docs instead of ms word) and a small sized keyboard I used. So def try it.

[@Bushidounohana]

@@im_piano Thank you for your feedback, your perspective and insights are much appreciated!

[@snusmumriken232]

@@Bushidounohana if you are interested in this device for typing, there are others that are better suited from Onyx and Dasung. There are 13” tablets with fast-refresh modes, and there are even 25” displays that are straight up computer monitors.

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

why would a software 'stack' forgive you?

[@hamgelato8143]

did you... chose the lavender backdrop for the dark green tablet? that's... considered

[@markmoriarty7760]

Can you use dark mode in the Kindle and Kobo apps as the device itself does not have dark mode?

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

If i want a tablet or tabletop android with large screen I can also game on is the Samsung tablets still my only option?

[@Techtablets]

Yes or the Matepad series from Huawei but no Google.

[@AdamWarIock]

These eink tablets are over priced. Their software is so slow and very limited. However writing helps you better articulate yourself. So it is beneficial to have for productivity and organization.

[@awaismojai1288]

Hello, thanks for an informative video. I am thinking of buying note air soon. what are your thoughts on buying an android 10 device when android 11 is available in note air 2? Note air is currently offered on discount at good price so seems like a good option. Like if we ignore everything else, does a newer version of android on a device is able to justify a higher price?

[@beyazlamor5591]

Good question, no answer... Did you decide what to buy? I'm researching for the e-readers to buy the best option...

[@Constitutionalable]

Can handwriting-to-text be performed on this unit AND if so, can the converted text be "keyword" searched? If it can't, then it's no better than trying to find something in the stack's of spiral bound, handwritten note pads I have on my library shelves. If the aforementioned can be performed on the unit, can this be accomplished WITHOUT the handwritten note or converted text leaving the unit (internet cloud server) and remain on the unit so as not to (or at least reduce the potential) compromise PRIVACY??? Native software/3rd party software???

[@patrickpeoples1359]

Is this name real? It’s like taking three other non e-reader devices names and combining them…

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

Thats how a borderline (or worse) scam company invasively push a product. I assume its not USA company as they would already be prepping to sue them for trademark infringement . 👍

[@noudockeloen]

Why does this e reader be so expinsive? Nearly the price as an good android tablet!

[@adamfiser7645]

This is an e-ink tablet, not just e-reader.

[@petebell271]

can we upload pdf books?

[@huxleybriones9106]

Is this good for reading medical or nursing books?

[@Techtablets]

Yes it would be perfect for that.

[@krmmrk4950]

7 inch and phone version of this and low price would be buyable

[@Trendnet18]

How does it compare with super note?

[@randomfenrir451]

Request: Can you please touch on some wearable smartphones like Lokmat APPLLP Max (Jingtider S999) or the DM101 (Kospet Note / Ticwris Max S). I love the detailed yet concise look you give products and I would love to see your take on those to help people like me decide better on our purchase

[@Ahmed.839]

Could you please share the PC to android screen mirroring experience in this tab?

[@JPC326]

How does it compare to bigme b1 max+ color ?

[@joechua8426]

This guy reviews an e-book at 6 AM 😆

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

youtubers use a lot of automation. they look up the times to release videos for the most views. then they make the video an upload it an set it to appear to everyone at a certain time. Obviously most usually wakes up at 6am (eastern seems an average) so you want to bait normal people thats the time. (tho he doesn't talk USA citizen speak). I wake up an come here an hes usually the third in my feed. (tho i may wake up at 1-3am youtube is dead to western media uploads at that time)

[@Lumimind]

Because this guy isnt from USA maybe ? One thing is certain, you comment a review of an e-book at 6:16 Am

[@waldamy]

@@Lumimind he was commenting about it, since that's the time, shown on the e-book.

[@Techtablets]

Bad bit of insomnia right now so I might as well do something than look at the ceiling.

[@eatrantian5344]

How are you gonna turn page if when taking notes you disable the touch function.

[@Techtablets]

No It's only in the note app It will do that for better stylus use.

[@wilhelmvonkox]

Hi, does it have GPS and any dust/water protection?

[@phoenix7997]

GPS yes, water resistance no.

[@bluesquadron593]

Damn bots are in your comment section too...

[@someoneyouneverknow7529]

E-ink, very interesting. Yet too pricy as opposed to normal tab

[@Teelsambal]

Wow 😮 the price is humongous.

[@ugene4063]

We can't buy this from Russia(((

[@goodcitizen4587]

I'm liking Russia more and more.

[@vladmihai306]

take down Putin and you'll be able to

[@ugene4063]

@@vladmihai306 it's impossible u know((

[@vladmihai306]

@@ugene4063 nothing is impossible. it seems impossible until you do it.

[@ugene4063]

@@vladmihai306 everything has its own time..

[@vladimirtsarkov8568]

все одно дурять людей,бо вже є екрани гнучкі що не бояться падіння ,але їх не ставлять й досі,та чомусь мало хто додає можливість використання планшету з електронними чорнилами як допоміжний монітор ,а в кого така функція є - то коштує як крило від боїнгу комерція завжди комерція - ніколи ще не поспішали із тотальним розповсюдженням найновітніших технологій..і так у всьому.

[@kamael1125]

Gotta love a review when reviewer has no clue what they are talking about. This is not a tablet. You review it as an ipad. Your review is like you are reviewing a motorbike and complaining it isn't a plane lol.

[@tdata545]

STILL SO EXPENSIVE. That tech at this age shouldn't be this expensive. Since yeah, I GUESS TECHNICALLY the e-ink display is good for the eyes, but MAN that price. OLED isn't that much worse, it's just the glossy screen that makes it bad.

[@807800]

There's always the cheaper ~$100 ones if you just want it as an e-reader.

[@ПетърГеоргиев-ы5в]

Still a niche product for people valuing their eyes 👀

[@marvnch]

are you kidding OLED is like a hundred times worse in direct sunlight. buy a cheaper ereader for just reading books, imo.

[@tdata545]

@@807800 I have them, they're terrible and tiny.

[@tdata545]

@@marvnch Comparing a transflective display and a light emitting display. But the colors aren't there, and nor are the resolution. SO... brightness and anti-glare coating it is.

[@aerohard]

LOL, $500 USD for a gimped screen? If they knock the stereo down to mono will the price go up another $100?

[@XGeohound]

Nice one

[@Techtablets]

Thanks 🔥

[@sebastiancervera.]

Genial pero muy cara 😅

[@rexlai8438]

It would be perfect if there is a model with 3700mAh and reduced 1mm thickness by removing the backlight layer. As I learned from the designer's webpage, the backlight adds 1mm. It would be stunning to have a thinnest 4.7mm tablet

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

227 ppi lol

[@evodgamehunter4290]

it's overpriced, in that range, you can pick up an iPad etc. This looked good until you look at the price

[@Mike.Freeman]

Try reading for hours on an ipad

[@evodgamehunter4290]

@@Mike.Freeman i have and it goes great! Try playing games, watching movies, answering your emails and the list goes on and on, on this overpriced POS

[@phoenix7997]

@@evodgamehunter4290 it's expensive.. yes. It's a niche product in a small market. It's not a tablet. It's better for writing, annotating, and e-reading than a tablet. You can easily get several weeks of battery out of it if you're not cranking up the front light. Apples to oranges man.

[@evodgamehunter4290]

@@phoenix7997 Nope it does too little for the price. What you need is a pear, my friend. Sorry, you just don't get product markets. Let me guess you were a big blackberry supporter after the emergence of superior IOS and Android devices.

[@randyg.7940]

I just purchased this and love it. The feel of the note taking is amazing. If you have a problem with this we can settle it in person!!! . Understand?

[@dlatua]

I don't get these $500 e-ink tablets. Other than the battery, there's nothing better than Galaxy tabs.

[@Qibilii]

The reMarkable is half the cost of this and a much better minimalist reader. At $500 it's a rip off for sure, if they can drop the price to $149, I'd think about it, otherwise heck no!

[@HIHIHJIHIHIH]

Well remarkable 2 is indeed $300 but the price could immediately go up because the base price doesn't include the case and pen.

[@jorgecarrasco4206]

299 plus the stylus and the case and that gets you in the range of 450 which is the asking price of the note air 2 plus..ah and add the 5euro monthly charge to access the cloud functionalities,,not so cheap then

[@Obloms]

This has Google Play, so you could use Kindle app, could use library apps, whole bunch of note taking apps, Office, PDF editors and much more. Functionality wise this is far ahead of Remarkable, alongside performance of course. Plus, yeah, this comes with base case and pen.

[@alessioriccardi9816]

And... on Remarkable you need subscription and continue to pay for using some basic features.. tried both and happy to stay with Boox👍