Onyx Boox Nova Air C review

As an e-reader fan, I am impressed with Onyx’s willingness to push the boundaries of E Ink devices, something e-reader industry leaders seem afraid of. The Nova Air C is a solid look at how color E Ink could change the e-reader game. If Onyx manages to improve app compatibility (a daunting task, to...

- Matt Wille, Input

I had high hopes for the Boox Nova Air C tablet and it largely delivered on a few of those fronts. Even with the limitations of the display, the sheer fact that color imaging is a reality on this type of device is amazing. Reading, document management, and light app usage are a joy to use on the Nov...

- Andrew Allen, Android Guys

I wanted a lot from the Nova Air C, and at $450, I think it’s reasonable to expect it. Amazon’s Kindles cost roughly half of what Onyx is asking, and you can even get an alternative e-reader with a color screen from PocketBook for $234. Or, if your priorities are less about having an E Ink screen an...

- Jon Porter, The Verge

Paper-like screens are a neat idea, but doing anything other than reading text on them has always felt strenuous to me. As silly as it might sound, using a monochrome device takes more effort when you're used to seeing things more vividly. The color display on the Boox Nova Air C goes a long way tow...

- Tyler Hayes, Newsweek

The slim and trim Onyx Boox Nova Air C has a lightweight build quality that feels premium. Despite offering Android 11 and access to virtually any app on the Google Play Store, it still struggles to break free of its identity as a very capable e-reader. Yes, you get a mic, speaker, stylus, and other...

- Namerah Saud Fatmi, Android Central