Boox Note Air3 C vs Kindle Scribe

These are two often recommended devices by me, but for different reasons. Consider your use case and let me show you why you should buy either the Kindle Scribe or the Boox Note Air 3 C.
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[@KitBetts-Masters]

These are two often recommended devices by me, but for different reasons. Consider your use case and let me show you why you should buy either the Kindle Scribe or the Boox Note Air 3 C. Here are the (affiliate) links to the Boox Website: Note Air 3 C: shop.boox.com/products/noteair3?ref=0t1qqbSDWLMb (US and HK) euroshop.boox.com/products/boox-note-air3-c?ref=my_f5MKKrpQRge&variant=42939341373640 (EU and UK) Note Air 3: shop.boox.com/products/noteair3?ref=0t1qqbSDWLMb (US and HK) euroshop.boox.com/products/boox-note-air3?ref=my_f5MKKrpQRge&variant=43063001448648 (EU and UK) And here's the Kindle Scribe Bundle: amzn.to/3PZXN87 Kindle Scribe Device amzn.to/3StbrPI (These are affiliate links, I receive a small commission from sales made through the links, there is no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting the channel.)

[@shezan179]

Kindle is not £250, I have been looking to buy one but can’t find under £400 on Amazon. Refurb one is £368.

[@danevans1791]

The cheapest kindle being over 300 makes a massive different to it's worth and this review.

[@hemabe]

I love your videos. But please add theses useful quickjump-things to jump to a specific chapter. But none the less: Great videos.

[@dcpowered]

Please do a similar comparison but with the Boox Note Air3 (B&W version).

[@nubbinthemonkey]

If you are happily living in the kindle store with kindle books then the scribe is perfect. The only reason I didn't keep mine is because I want something that I can load books on and off easily. I have a huge library of epubs, pdfs, comics, etc so I'm coveting the micro SD expansion slot on Boox/Supernote

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Correct opinions. Many thanks!

[@LIGHTISBURNING]

I dont get it. You can import files from your computer to the kindle using calibre. Scrible 64gb is more than enough for this.

[@bhoqeem1975]

I have Paperwhite 11 that I bought years ago. But now I'm regretting it because I can't seem to sideload my own files via USB anymore. Used to be a no brainer. I hate it. I'd love to have the Oasis-like Boox, but it's so goddamn expensive!

[@Formypersonaluse-cb5vi]

Thank you very much for the review! I have to admit that after watching a few of your videos I began to doubt the Kindle Scribe that I've bought to day, and for a good reason. Other devices look better and can do more things. When I was considering buying the Kindle Scribe yesterday, my main concern was to save money on the books instead of buy paper versions and it became clear today that that is exactly what I need. Nothing more, nothing less. I have other devices which are far more capable than the "advanced/premium" devices discussed here, so there is no point for me to get a far inferior device compared to what I already have as far as "non-reader" devices. I only want my device to do two things, that is read and take occasional notes if needed. The so called "premium" devices that try to be more than a reader have some serious weaknesses, like battery life, app compatibility, ridiculous prices and rather poor specs. Perhaps they are good for people who can find the use for their features, but since I only need a reader, Kindle Scribe is more than enough for me.

[@chadbryson4252]

I have both, (non color version of that boox model) and the scribe. One thing I really like about the scribe is the battery life. I use my devices mostly as a reader and note taker. I thought I'd like having the full apps under my fingers, but the slower responsiveness and super short battery life turned me off boox. But the scribes lack of layers, being able to use my custom music sheets for my notes, and being able to use different templates on each page sucks. If scribe would just add those two things, I'd be content to just use it rather than having multiple devices. The Supernote is near perfect (for my needs) but the lack of a warm backlight (or any backlight for that matter) keep it from being my go to also. great for in the day but for at night when I'm sharing a bed and not wanting to disturb my wife, no back light and less sharp display cut it short. holding out hope scribe adds the layers, true custom templates, and the use of different templates on different pages within the same note. finger crossed but not getting my hopes up. I love kindle devices, but Amazon is notoriously slow with updates

[@loumarcellino17Q19]

Thank you Kit! I currently have the Kindle Scribe and I love it, using it every day for reading and note-taking. As I have mentioned on some of your other videos, I am planning to purchase the Note Air 3 C in the near future, as I will make great use of the color display and the split screen features. Your videos are always so helpful and informative. Thank you!

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Thanks so much, and yep that is a cool productivity feature of Boox.

[@armisse]

Thank you Kit for the guide, if money is not an issue which one would you recommend?

[@Formypersonaluse-cb5vi]

I think he really likes his Boox devices according to his other videos. But the main thing to consider is what kind of application do you plan for your device? In my case the Kindle Scribe far outweighs the devices that Kit describes. He seems to need his device for more than just reading, so he is willing to look past much shorter battery life, rather poor or non existent compatibility to some Android apps and very inaccurate color profile. I only needed a reader, so other capabilities of these "premium" devices is actually far worse than some "non-reader" options in my arsenal. So you have to decide on what exactly do you want your device to do. There is no wrong choice here, just have to pick a device whose features you will be using.

[@proschman5]

What should I choose to read the Kindle Skribe or Onyx boox note air 3? Who has better autonomy?

[@MyLifeInTheDesert]

Can you do comparison between remarkable pro color and boox air 3C

[@jakibotham5600]

Have any of the updates sorted the issues you mentioned?

[@bilaltahir9978]

Is it possible to skip pages on pdfs on the kindle scribe as you can do for e books?

[@bobrios5268]

Thanks so much for this amazing video. Very helpful. I recently purchased the Kindle Scribe and have been using it like crazy. Work, Home etc... I know many people can't use devices at work that are using the cloud. Can you help me and others find out more about how these devices (Kindle Scribe in particular) use the cloud or the local storage.

[@Haley2077]

In my country, the price between kindle scrible and Boox Note Air 3 C is 100 usd. Probably, I will choose Boox Note Air 3 C. Thanks for the comparison.

[@AroobA-w7s]

Thanks for the informative review! My main issue is eye strain. So I'm looking for an alternative for my tablet. Is this colored Boox Note Air3 C is really e-ink technology? So it does not emit light (or at least has an option to stop it from doing so). Meaning, if I switch off the room light, nothing is seen just like Kindle?

[@HashemRC]

I'm very curious to have any of them, but in reality I'm doubtful I continue use them after one week, because of sluggish display.

[@asmallsoftvoice]

Can you comment on which devices are best for security? I dont see the scribe as a good option for those who take confidential notes because everything is through Amazon.

[@Formypersonaluse-cb5vi]

What security? lol Welcome to the world of AI. Older methods of what we understood as cybersecurity a few years ago are close to becoming obsolete. The rule of thumb though is if you have a sensitive document you should refrain from letting it to travel via internet. Even if you have an antivirus installed, it is very likely not capable of defending you from AI based malware attack. I think best security, if I had to choose would be a hardened Linux device with an OS like Qubes where your passwords are stored locally on an isolated template that does not connect to internet with 2FA, preferably with something like hardware key, such as Yubikey 5 NFC, your own VPN server/client tunnel on your router, a good open source firewall like OPNsense with ZenArmor for WAN interface and IDS for LAN interface on the router, another firewall on the actual device. Also, it is important to keep in mind that the more applications you have installed on your device, the bigger is your attack surface and the more chances for an attacker to find vulnerabilities in one of them. Are you using VLANs for your types of connected devices? If not, then any of your less secured IOT devices can become an entry point into your local network. So in short, none of these devices can protect your data. Not in the way that you would want it anyways. Any time an outside server is involved, you are prone to that server getting attacked, or the man in the middle attack, or possibly Java Script if you have it enabled in your browser. If I had to pick a way to send and receive messages I would look at Session messaging app. It has a unique encryption and you don't have to always go through a server. In the end, when you are using someone's VPN service, or DNS service, you kind of just have to take them at their word that they will not mess with your data, as it gets decrypted and re-encrypted as it travels across the internet, because you cannot really be 100% secure while outsourcing your data to a third party. Like how Transunion credit reporting agency outsources your private sensitive data to Indian call centers.🤣🤣🤣

[@HandlebecauseIMust]

If you're taking confidential notes at least Amazon is a US company with extensive security and bound by US law. Boox is a Chinese company without a known privacy policy, I doubt anyone is auditing them and Chinese companies from what I know are required to comply with requests from the Chinese government. I would recommend NOT using Boox for anything confidential.

[@johnprosser5035]

Hi Kit thinking about getting the Boox Note Air 3C....wondering if you could do a video on some of the St and most popular productivity Apps you'd recommend?

[@flatearthphotosociety]

Hey Kit, the thing I like about the Kindle Scribe and even the Remarkable 2 is the Fountain Pen option for writing; does the Boox’s or Supernote offer anything similar? Would love to go for the smaller form factor like the Tab mini C or the Nomad, but the fountain pen option is so clutch for handing off notes to coworkers, it dresses up the experience better. My penmanship is great on paper, but on these devices it suffers a lot. The fountain pen option seems to bring it back to something that doesn’t look like I just learned how to write lol. Would Love your insight using the above products as I can’t seem to find any form of real answer

[@mjr7991]

Do you have a source you can point me to that explains how to create custom templates for the note taking app within Boox (note air 3 specifically)? Is it the same as creating one for the reader, you just save it in a different place?

[@gag_sin_gracia]

I'd love to buy the Boox Note Air 3, and I was wondering (since I'm a bit careless/sloppy) Can/Should I put a screen protector if I buy it? Just to avoid screen damage like my phones

[@KitBetts-Masters]

No need, it comes with one pre applied! That's what gives it the great writing feel. So if you damaged it, you'd just need to replace that. 🙂

[@jameskendall8732]

Does the Kindle Scribe go on heavy discount often? I always see it at $300+ and by the time you bundle with a folio and pen/stylus it comes out to $400 or more, putting it basically at the same price as the monochrome Boox NA3...

[@walterkarroll2666]

I just bought a kindle scribe with the premium pen 32gb v for 278 brand new. Then a 25.00 folio case on top of that, just over 300.

[@puden112]

Where I live Kindle is 350£ and Boox 450£ so Kindle is not so good a deal Kindle with premium pen and 32GB is 470£

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yep, I recommend waiting for them to come on deal, wait for Amazon prime days or other sales, as they heavily discount! Basically, any Amazon product I would only buy in a sale! £250 is like the target price. 🙂

[@walterkarroll2666]

Crazy, I just bought one brand new on eBay, 32gb version premium pen for 278.00. Free shipping.

[@Change-1820]

Kit, as always, a great video. I don't know if you noticed on the Supernote A6X2, but the Kindle App shows the notebook and annotation buttons in the app. Part of me wonders if they will not eventually integrate the Kindle App with these tools to work on any Android-enabled device like they have the reading experience. I would be interested in your thoughts.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

No I haven't noticed that! That would be something if they could pull it off, but would they need to work with Amazon to do that, and would Amazon be willing to work with a rival? Cheers, let's start planning for another live stream soon!

[@Change-1820]

@@KitBetts-Masters Yeah, it may be Amazon showing everyone what they are missing by not having the Scribe, but one can dream 😁. Another livestream sounds great. I put a few comments in our shared Doc. Thanks again!

[@omarsolyman764]

Does any of them fit a standard full page of two-column research article paper?

[@khamisa.5384]

Thanks for the video, I think the Kindle Paperwhite is probably much better for reading simple words than the Kindle Scribe!

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yes! But that size for more reading for pleasure, this size for more academic reading. 🙂

[@DrTrizio]

Kindle club ✋🏻

[@gregorygeorge8695]

Have you tried out any planner templates for the Supernote yet? Could be interesting to see you check some out and see what bits and pieces you could add into your own flow.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, I'm using my own pdf planner as a template background for a note and loving it, but I haven't tried many others yetm. Are you talking about built in templates or ones you can purchase like MDO?

[@gregorygeorge8695]

@@KitBetts-Masters like that yes.

[@wagsbass]

Solid comparison

[@Matt-c9u]

Why do you keep referring to the scribe as being £250? This vid is 1 day old and the scribe is still wayyyyy more than you consistently suggest in all your videos.

[@Smickyo]

Exactly what I was thinking, it's like 400 quid if you get a case

[@stevesutton772]

He literally said half off is your goal! Like the dozens of sale opportunities anazon puts it on sale. Such as today!

[@Smickyo]

@@stevesutton772 it hasn't been on sale since December in the UK

[@stevesutton772]

@Smickyo it was $125 off for most of the month of May + 15.00 kindle credit.

[@Matt-c9u]

@@stevesutton772 the singular point I was making with my comment, was that it’s not a reasonable comparison if referring to one of the items at its occasional discounted price which may or may not reoccur, and to not apply the same pricing comparisons to the other products. Let’s be real right?

[@khamisa.5384]

What is the latest eink cellphone that does have both eink and LCD screens?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

I think there is a Hisense one which does that. 🙂

[@erikselin557]

Hey Kit, thanks for the compare. Personally I am primarily considering the Air3C, However I am leaning a bit towards the XP Pen Magic Drawing Pad. Is that a tabled you have had any experience with? While not an e-ink, it is an interesting alternative for writing and drawing I think. Also, it is supposed to work quite well outdoors, at least on cloudy days. Thanks for all the effort you put into your channel! Lovely corner of the internet you have created here.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

I think it'll be good, although I have yet to try one! I recommend this round up from Brad Colbow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmeckHV7m9OKhtUsi=vlqk0iCW3h0_Yb6Y Honestly though, you cannot beat an eink tablet if you are all about the notes!

[@KitBetts-Masters]

And thanks so much for your kind words!

[@hugolencastre3337]

Kit do you know a way to configure the pen buttons on boox as the kindle scribe allows?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

I don't think there is in the ordinary Boox apps, but there might be in third party ones, as far as I am aware there is no way to use all three inputs.

[@hugolencastre3337]

Can you in one of your future videos try to pull this subject, is a thing that other competitors already have but boox does not. Maybe they will understand that might be a good thing and implement. Thank you kit