Boox (Onyx)
Boox Note Air 2 Plus
A capable 10.3-inch writer that has aged into an awkward spot: the hardware still writes and reads well, but it runs Android 11, has no microSD, and is a full generation behind on software support. The Note Air 3 replaced it and added storage expansion for the same money. Unless you find one very cheap, buy that instead.
Full specification
| Released | May 2022 |
|---|---|
| Screen | 10.3″ e-ink |
| Resolution | 1404×1872 · 227 ppi |
| Colour | Monochrome |
| Frontlight | Yes |
| Writing feel | ●●●○ (3.5/5) |
| Operating system | Android 11 (Google Play) |
| PDF hyperlinks | Yes |
| Handwriting search | Yes |
| Stylus included | Yes |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Weight | 445 g |
| Price at launch | $$ · Mid-range |
What we like
- +Solid note and PDF software
- +Even frontlight, flat cover lens
- +Widely available used
What we don't
- −No microSD, fixed 64 GB
- −Android 11 will age out first
- −Steep first-week learning curve