
Boox Note Air 5
Score: 78/100
Bigme B7 Pro Blue
Score: 82/100Rankings

The Bigme B7 Pro is a 7-inch color e-ink tablet powered by a high-end Dimensity 1080 processor and 8 GB RAM, offering strong performance and extensive connectivity. Its color resolution is modest and battery life can be short when using 4G. Ideal for users who want a lightweight Android-based e-reader with phone-like features.

The BOOX Note Air 5C is a 10.3-inch color e-ink tablet powered by Android 13, offering a vibrant Kaleido 3 display and strong performance thanks to an octa-core processor and 6 GB RAM. Its lower color resolution, modest speaker quality, and relatively high price are trade-offs for the feature set. Ideal for professionals who need color annotation and Android app flexibility.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
10.3 inchesbest | 7 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 420 g | 215 gbest |
64 GB | 256 GBbest | |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
6 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.8 mmbest | 5.8 mmbest |
26 formatsbest | — | |
3,700 mAhbest | 3,000 mAh |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Processor | Octa-core 1.8 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10.3 inches | 7 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 2480x1860 pixels | 1264x680 pixels |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 3700 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac | 2.4/5 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 420 g | 215 g |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 64 GB | 256 GB |


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Professional reviewers commend the Note Air 4C for its vibrant Kaleido 3 color e-ink panel, robust octa-core processor, and full Android 13 ecosystem, noting that it delivers solid performance for document-heavy workflows. However, they point out that the lower color resolution and modest speaker quality prevent it from being a premium multimedia device, and the incremental upgrades over earlier models may not compel existing Boox owners to upgrade.
Everyday users love the tablet's lightweight feel, color display for comics and PDFs, and the precision stylus for note-taking, while repeatedly mentioning the trade-off of reduced color sharpness, average built-in audio, and the need to recharge more often during heavy use.

Professional reviewers praise the B7 Pro for its ultra‑lightweight build, crisp black‑and‑white text and the convenience of a full Android OS on an e‑ink device, noting that it delivers smooth performance for reading and basic productivity. However, they caution that the limited color resolution, small screen size and inherent e‑ink latency make it less suitable for visual‑heavy content, positioning it primarily as a text‑focused, portable e‑reader with phone capabilities.
