PocketBook Era Stardust Silver
Score: 81/100
Boox Note Air 5
Score: 78/100Rankings
The PocketBook Era is a premium 7-inch waterproof e-reader featuring a razor-sharp 300 ppi Carta display, SMARTlight and robust audio capabilities. Its lack of expandable storage and mono speaker are notable trade-offs. It is best for readers who want a high-quality display, waterproofing and integrated audio for audiobooks.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inches | 10.3 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 228 gbest | 420 g |
16 GB | 64 GBbest | |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
1 GB | 6 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 mm | 5.8 mmbest |
29 formatsbest | 26 formats | |
1,700 mAh | 3,700 mAhbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 1 GB | 6 GB |
Processor | Dual-core 1GHz | Octa-core 1.8 GHz |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7 inches | 10.3 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1680x1264 pixels | 2480x1860 pixels |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1700 mAh | 3700 mAh |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 228 g | 420 g |
Thickness (mm) | 10 mm | 5.8 mm |
Software(2) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 29 formats | 26 formats |
Operating System | Linux 3.10.65 | Android 13 |
Storage(2) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
Expandable Storage | false | true |
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Professional reviewers commend the PocketBook Era for its razor-sharp Carta 1200 display, high contrast, fast dual-core processor, and comprehensive audio features including Bluetooth 5.1 and 26-language TTS, while noting the lack of expandable storage and mono speaker as trade-offs.
No direct consumer reviews or aggregated ratings were found in the research, so everyday user sentiment is unavailable.
“Good e-Reader's hands-on review praises the "razor sharp" 300 ppi fonts for a "glorious" experience, flush glass screen with anti-scratch protection, fast dual-core 1 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1 audio, and TTS in 26 languages; notes confident durability for active use and two color/storage variants.”
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.
