I'm Reading a 900-Page Novel on an E-Reader the Size of My Library Card, and It's Going Great
The Xteink X3 is a compact e-reader that has gained popularity for its small size and readability. Despite its diminutive 3.7-inch screen, users find it convenient for reading lengthy novels without sacrificing the experience. The device requires DRM-free e-books, which may limit its appeal to some readers.
- ▪The Xteink X3 measures 98 x 64 x 4.98 mm and weighs 55g, making it very portable.
- ▪Both the X3 and X4 have a resolution of 480x800, but the X3 has a higher pixel density due to its smaller screen.
- ▪The X3's battery lasts at least two weeks on a single charge, but it requires a special charging cable.
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The Xteink X4 is a wallet-sized e-reader from China that has attracted a cult following of tinkerers online for its no-frills charm and crisp 4.3-inch display. When I reviewed it last year, I had a few minor complaints, but "too big" definitely wasn't one of them—not surprising, given I was already an adherent of the phone-sized Boox Palma 2. But lately I've been doing most of my reading on the Xteink X3, the X4's even tinier brother, and I can't help but wonder if there exists an e-reader so small I won't prefer it.
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