Ashata Paperwhite
Score: 79/100
Bigme B6 Color
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Ashata 7-inch Android e-Reader combines a crisp 300 ppi E Ink Carta screen, warm/cold front lighting, and ample 64 GB storage for a versatile reading experience. Its higher power draw, plastic chassis, and lack of waterproofing are notable trade-offs. Perfect for Android power users who want extensive app support and large libraries.
The Bigme B6 is a 6-inch color E Ink tablet running Android 14, offering expandable storage and an adjustable front-light. Its trade-offs include modest color resolution, lack of waterproofing, and a relatively small battery. Best for comic readers and Android power users who value app flexibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inchesbest | 6 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 195 g | 176 gbest |
2,300 mAhbest | 2,100 mAh | |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.4 mmbest | 6.98 mm |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
64 GBbest | 64 GBbest | |
9 formatsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2300 mAh | 2100 mAh |
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | Octa-core | Octa-core 2.2 GHz |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7 inches | 6 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1680x1264 pixels | 1072x1448 pixels |
Frontlight Type | Warm/cold LED | adjustable |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 195 g | 176 g |
Thickness (mm) | 6.4 mm | 6.98 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11 b/g/n/ac | dual-band |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Android 11 | Android 14 |
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Professional reviewers commend the device's thin 6.4 mm chassis, lightweight 195 g build, premium flush glass front and high-resolution 300 ppi E Ink screen, as well as the inclusion of tactile page-turn buttons and Android flexibility. However, they caution that the Android OS draws more power, the plastic body may wear without a case, and the wider bezels detract from its sleekness.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the super-light feel, one-handed comfort, broad file-format support, long battery life, and handy physical buttons. Common complaints focus on the plastic body's susceptibility to wear, the need to adjust grip due to wider bezels, and a steeper learning curve from the Android interface.
Reviewers consider the Bigme B6 a compelling blend of e-reader and tablet, emphasizing its Android 14 flexibility, solid performance, and thoughtful virtual button layout as key differentiators that justify its modest price premium over rivals like the Kobo Clara Colour.
“feels super light”
“super light... significant reduction”
