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Onyx Boox Nova Air
Onyx Boox Nova Air
Onyx Boox Nova Air
Onyx Boox Nova Air
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9/10
Informr score
The Onyx Boox Nova Air currently has an Informr score of 9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


7.8"
Screen Size
Screen Size
7.8"
Yes
Backlight
Backlight
Yes
32 GB
Storage
Storage
32 GB
No
3G
3G
No
-
Reading Time


What the Critics Are Saying...


Input
Input

The Nova Air is a fine enough e-reader. This is how Onyx markets it, after all — as a reading device. Tapping to turn pages never feels arduous, and the upside of that intense customizability is that you can fine-tune your ebook’s formatting to fit just about any tastes. The device itself is well-ba...

- Matt Wille, Input
TechRadar
TechRadar

After a few intriguing ereaders aimed at productivity, here comes a cute-looking, super-slim and incredibly flexible 7.8-inch device for digital note-takers on the go. It’s an excellent ereader and compatible with 17 different file formats, but its highlights include exquisite digital-scribbling, a...

- Jamie Carter, TechRadar
Make Use Of
Make Use Of

The Nova Air is the best 7.8-inch eReader and writing tablet. It's fast, well-built, and loaded with features, but its complexity makes the Nova Air suitable for older students, working professionals, and those who love reading and writing but hate lugging around heavy books and paper. But the Nova...

- Kannon Yamada, Make Use Of
Six Colors
Six Colors

The Boox Nova Air is an impressive piece of hardware that’s let down by its software. Despite Onyx’s attempts to add software to make the experience better, it’s still pretty far short of a good reading experience. The freedom to do anything I could think of on an E Ink screen only revealed to me wh...

- Jason Snell, Six Colors


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Screen Size
7.8"

The Onyx Boox Nova Air's screen size is 7.8 inches with 1404 x 1872 pixels resolution.

Backlight
Yes

There is a built-in backlight for reading in the dark.

Storage
32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

3G
No

This model has no 3G wireless capabilities.

Reading Time
-

The e-reader is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2000 mAh battery.

Boox Nova Air Specs

Overview
Release Date August 24, 2021
Regions Available USA
Networks
SIM Card Size No
Operating System Android 10

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Processor Qualcomm Cortex-A72 Octa-core 1.8 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 3 GB
ROM No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Languages English
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included Manual, Data Cable, Stylus
Power & battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Reading Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Colors Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 19.4 x 13.65 x 0.63 cm (7.6 x 5.4 x 0.2 in)
Weight 235 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Display / Screen
Type Grayscale
Technology E-ink
Colors No
Resolution 1404 x 1872 pixels
Pixel Density 300 pixels
Size 7.8 inches
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Anti Glare Yes
Additional Display Features
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Page Turn Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Unknown
Screen Reader Unknown
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control No
Fingerprint Sensor No
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Encryption WEP/WPA/WPA2
Memory Expansion Slot No
PC Synchronization Yes
Audio / Video
Audio Playback Yes
Audio Formats MIDI, MP3, WAV
Video Playback Yes
Video Playback Formats 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video Yes
External Speakers Yes
Headset Jack No
Vibration Alert No
Content Formats Supported
Content Formats Supported BMP, CBR, CBZ, DOC, DOCX, EPUB, GIF, HTML, JPEG, MOBI, PDF, PNG, RTF, TXT
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