The Top 10 e-readers on Amazon have been dominated by Amazon for close to the past decade; they are the most popular e-readers in the world. The Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, Kindle Colorsoft, and Kindle Scribe are perennial bestsellers. However, a relatively new brand, Xteink, is climbing the charts with the X4, which is number 6, thanks to its $69.99 price point.
The display spans 4.3 inches diagonally and boasts a pixel density of 220 PPI. While the Xteink X4 is marketed for a wide array of tasks, the compact screen limits the amount of text displayed on each page, so you’ll often find yourself flipping pages and adjusting lines. However, it excels in showing boarding passes, membership cards, and calendars with ease. It supports various file types, including ePUB, text files, BMP, and JPG. Do keep in mind that the device lacks a touchscreen, so the side buttons play a crucial role in its operation. It also lacks a front-lit display, so you will have to rely on ambient light.
Measuring at 114 x 69 x 5.9 millimeters and weighing only 74 grams, it’s designed for convenience. Instead of a traditional SoC, this e-reader operates on an ESP32, a popular choice among makers. It comes with a 32 GB microSD card and no internal storage. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making content transfers simple and efficient. Although the 650 mAh battery is relatively small, you can expect around 14 days of use with daily sessions of one to three hours.