**Two New Onyx Boox E-Readers Launch with Kaleido 3 Color E Ink Displays**
Onyx Boox is launching two exciting new e-readers today, both featuring the latest Kaleido 3 color E Ink displays. These devices cater to different needs, from ultra-portable phone-sized readers to larger tablet-style devices for note-taking and productivity.
### Boox Note Air 5 C: The Ultimate E Ink Tablet
The Note Air 5 C is a tablet-sized e-reader starting at $499.99/£499.99/€529.99, and it comes with a stylus included. It serves as a follow-up to the highly regarded Boox Note Air 4 C, bringing significant upgrades to the table.
One of the standout improvements is the upgrade to Android 15, compared to the Air 4 C which launched with Android 13 earlier this year. The Note Air 5 C also features a better keyboard case that attaches magnetically via POGO pins, making typing more comfortable and convenient.
For those who love writing and note-taking, the experience feels even more natural thanks to a more textured screen surface that mimics paper, coupled with the improved Pen3 stylus. Additional features like mind mapping and AI-powered Smart Scribe tools help organize notes and boost productivity, positioning the Note Air 5 C as an ideal E Ink day planner tablet.
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### Boox Palma 2 Pro: Portable Color E-Reader in a Phone-Sized Form
If you love reading e-books but dislike carrying larger devices, the Boox Palma 2 Pro might be perfect for you. Priced from $379.99/£379.99/€399.99, this phone-sized e-reader is a direct follow-up to the original Onyx Boox Palma—the first major phone-sized E Ink device.
The Palma 2 Pro features the same Kaleido 3 E Ink color display found in many popular 2025 e-readers. Its 6.13-inch screen offers a comfortable reading experience, while the device weighs just 173 grams—significantly lighter than most smartphones.
A dual-tone frontlight allows you to easily adjust the color temperature throughout the day, ensuring comfortable reading in different lighting conditions. Boox’s fast refresh technology enhances overall responsiveness, and the device runs Android 15, enabling smooth performance of normal Android apps.
Connectivity-wise, the Palma 2 Pro supports 5G, allowing you to insert a SIM card and stay connected on the go. However, keep in mind this device isn’t designed to function fully like a smartphone.
The Palma 2 Pro also supports the InkSense Plus stylus, perfect for highlighting and taking quick notes. Plus, its SIM tray doubles as a microSD card slot for expandable storage—making it a versatile tool for both reading and light productivity.
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### Final Thoughts
With the launch of the Note Air 5 C and Palma 2 Pro, Onyx Boox continues to innovate in the E Ink space by blending portability, color display technology, and productivity features. Whether you’re after a compact color e-reader that fits in your pocket or a powerful tablet designed for note-taking and planning, these new devices are worth checking out.
https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/boox/onyx-boox-palma-2-pro-and-boox-note-air-5-c-announcement
