Onyx Boox (stylized as BOOX) is a brand of e-book reader produced by Onyx International Inc, based in China. Like most e-book readers, the Boox uses electronic paper technology. Show Devices[edit]i63ML Newton[edit]The Onyx Boox i63ML Newton (I63MLP_HD) device is the first eReader with access to Google Play. It has a 1 GHz processor, 512Mb DDR and 8 Gb internal storage memory. Build on SoC and Android Gingerbread 2.3.1 (API level 9, NDK 5) Linux kernel 2.6.32.27. It has 6" E-Ink Carta display 1024x758 px (14:1 contrast) with Moonight backlight. i62ML[edit]Onyx Boox i62ML (Moon Light) (also called "Firefly", "Angel Glow" or "Aurora" depending on the country it is sold in) is a device with 800 MHz Cortex A8 CPU, 128Mb DDR, 4Gb internal memory, a 6-inch E Ink Pearl HD infrared touch screen, with 1024×758 resolution, 16 level grey scale and built in front-light technology called Moon Light. M92[edit]Onyx Boox M92 is a device with a 9.7 inch E Ink Pearl screen with electromagnetic touch, 1200×825 resolution and 16 level grey scale. It supports the Hanvon stylus for touchscreen navigation and note taking. It was released in November 2011.
E43[edit]An Android-based (2.3) smart phone and e-reader, the primary screen of which will be a 4.3 inch e-Ink display. The specs indicate it will be a tri-band device and will lack the 850 MHz band that is needed in the USA. C65HD/C65ML[edit]The Onyx BOOX C65 is an Android-based (2.3) device with a 6-inch E Ink HD EPD multi-touch capacitive touch screen with 1024x758 pixel resolution at 212 ppi and 16 grey levels. It comes in two versions, the C65HD "Storia" (burgundy) and the C65ML "AfterGlow" (graphite), the latter with a Modern Front-Light system. Specifications for the device include a 1 GHz Cortex A8 CPU, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash memory, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a MicroSD card slot. Weight: 186 g (6.6 oz), Size: 170x117x8.7 mm (6.7x4.6x0.3 in). C67ML[edit]The Onyx BOOX C67 is an Android-based (4.2) device with a 6-inch E Ink HD EPD multi-touch capacitive touch screen with 1024x758 pixel resolution at 212 ppi and 16 grey levels. It comes in two versions, the C67ML (no Google Play store support) and the C67ML "Afterglow 2". Specifications for the device include a 1 GHz Cortex-A9 dual core cpu, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash memory, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a MicroSD card slot. Weight: 186 g (6.6 oz), Size: 171x117x9 mm (6.7x4.6x0.3 in). T68[edit]The Onyx BOOX T68 is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with 6.8 inch E Ink Pearl HD (1440 x 1080) screen. It runs on a 1 GHz Freescale i.MX6 ARM Cortex A9 processor. It comes with 512MB RAM, 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot, audio jack, wifi, bluetooth, can use Google Play Books and the Amazon Kindle Store and has a text-to-speech capability when a bluetooth speaker is used. i86[edit]The Onyx BOOX i86 is an Android 4.0 based e-reader with 8 inch E Ink Pearl 1600x1200, infrared touchscreen and runs on a 1 GHz Cortex A9 processor. It comes with 512MB RAM, 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot, audio jack, wifi, bluetooth. Onyx Boox Max[edit]The Onyx Boox Max is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1200x1600 screen. The Onyx Boox Max Carta is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with 13.3 inch E Carta flexible display 1650×2200 screen. The Onyx Boox Max 2 is an Android 6 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 2GB RAM, 32GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, HDMI and USB 2 specifications The Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro is an Android 6 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 4GB RAM, 64GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, micro HDMI and micro USB specifications The Onyx Boox Max 3 is an Android 9 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 4GB RAM, 64GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, micro HDMI and USB C specifications Onyx Boox Nova[edit]Onyx Boox Nova is a 7.8inch ereader with edge-to-edge glass and a brand new design. Onyx plans to make 2 different versions, a waterproof one with microUSB port, and standard one with USB-C. It will hit the market on 2018. Onyx Boox Note Pro and Nova Pro[edit]After collecting many customers' feedbacks, Onyx decided to introduce Onyx Boox Note Pro and Boox Nova Pro at CES 2019. The two new models are equipped with pen input via Wacom digitizer and a CTM (warm and cold) frontlight. Onyx Boox Nova Pro and Onyx Boox Note Pro were released later in 2019. Onyx Boox Max Lumi[edit]Onyx Boox Max Lumi is the long-awaited 13" ebook reader with integrated frontlight. It's an evolution of the previous Onyx Boox Max 3 with a faster hardware platform and of course the new glowing E-Ink panel. Onyx Boox Max Lumi is available since the end of September 2020. Onyx Boox Poke[edit]The Onyx Boox Poke is a Kindle Paperwhite sized (6 inches) ereader. The Onyx Boox Poke 2 Color is the first color ereader Onyx Boox ever made. The Poke series does not have any pens to take notes with. The earlier version has a sunken screen, but the current (monochrome) Poke 3 has a flush screen. Onyx Boox Tab Ultra and Tab X[edit]The Onyx Boox Tab Ultra is a 10.3" note taking device, with an optional keyboard cover. It contains a custom GPU to improve the refresh performance of the e-ink display. The Onyx Boox Tab X is a 13.3" note taking device, which supports a separate Bluetooth keyboard and also uses a custom GPU. Release dates[edit]Date Model Operating system CPU RAM Storage Screen Size Predecessor 2011 November Linux - - - 9.7" (825×1200) December i62 Linux - - - 6" (600×800) Pearl 2012 October "Firefly", "AngelGlow" or "Aurora" Linux - - - 6" (758×1024) Pearl 2013 September "Storia" or, "AfterGlow" Android 2.3 1 GHz Cortex A8 512MB 4GB 6" (758×1024) Pearl i62ML 2014 April Android 2.3.1 - - - 6" (1024×758) Carta June Android 4.0 - - - 6.8" (1080×1440) Pearl June Android 2.3 - - - 4.3" (480×800) July M96 Android 4.0 Dual-core 1GHz 512MB 4GB + SD Card 9.7" (825×1200) Pearl M92 November "AfterGlow 2" Android 4.2 - - - 6" (758×1024) Pearl November i62A Android 2.3 RockChip 1.0 GHz 512MB 4GB 6" (600×800) Pearl i62 2015 May Android 4.0 1 GHz Cortex A9 512MB 4GB 8" (1200×1600) Pearl 2016 April N96 Android 4.04 1GHz single-core processor 1GB 16GB 9.7" (825×1200) Pearl M96 May Max Android 4.04 1GHz 1GB 16GB 13.3" (1600×1200) Mobius 2017 April Max Carta Android 4.4 Freescale 1GHz 1GB 16GB 13.3" (2200×1650) flexible screen Max November Max 2 Android 6 4-core, 1.6GHz 2GB 32GB 13.3" (2200×1650) Carta flexible screen Max Carta 2018 January Note Android 6 Quad-core 1.6GHz 2GB 32GB 10.3" (1872×1404) Carta flexible screen est. 2018 Note S Android 6 Quad-core 1.6GHz 1GB 16GB 9.7" (825x1200) Carta N96 est. H1.2018 Nova Android 6 Cortex-A17 1.6GHz Quad-core 2GB 32GB 7.8" (1872×1404) Carta November Poke Android 4.4 Quad-core 1.2 GHz 1GB 8GB 6" (1072×1448) Carta HD November Poke Pro Android 6 Quad-core 1.6 GHz 2GB 16GB 6" (1072×1448) Carta HD 2019 April Note Pro Android 6 Quad-core 1.6GHz 4GB 64GB 10.3" (1872×1404) Carta Note April Nova Pro Android 6 Cortex-A17 1.6GHz Quad-core 2GB 32GB 7.8" (1872×1404) Carta Nova November Note 2 Android 9 Octa-core 2GHz 4GB 64GB 10.3" (1872×1404) Mobius Note September Max 3 Android 9 Octa-core 2GHz 4GB 64GB 13.3" (2200×1650) Mobius Max 2 2020 January Nova 2 Android 9 8-core, 2 GHz 3GB 32GB 7.8" (1872×1404) Carta Plus Nova Pro April Poke 2 Android 9 Cortex-A53 2.0GHz Quad-core 2GB 32GB 6" (1448×1072) Carta Poke August Poke 2 Color Android 9 Octa-core 2GHz 2GB 32GB 6" (1448×1072) Carta Poke 2 September Max Lumi Android 10 Octa-core 2GHz 4GB 64GB 13.3" (2200×1650) Mobius Flexible Max 3 September Note Air Android 10 Octa-core 1.8GHz 3GB 32GB 10.3" (1872×1404) Carta November Note 3 Android 10 Octa-core 1.8GHz 4GB 64GB 10.3" (1872×1404) Mobius Note 2 November Nova 3 Android 10 Octa-core 1.8GHz 3GB 32GB 7.8" (1872×1404) Carta Nova 2 November Poke 3 Android 10 Octa-core 1.8GHz 2GB 32GB 6" (1448×1072) Carta Poke 2 2021 March Nova 3 Color Android 10 Octa-core 1.8GHz 3GB 32GB 7.8" (1872×1404) Kaleido Plus Nova 3 / Poke 2 Color August Nova Air Android 10 Octa-core 3GB 32GB 7.8" (1872x1404) Carta Nova 3 October Note 5 Android 11 QS662 4x2GHz & 4x1.8GHz 4GB 64GB 10.3" (1872x1404) Mobius Flexible Note 3 October Note Air 2 Android 11 QS662 4x2GHz & 4x1.8GHz 4GB 64GB 10.3" (1872x1404) HD Carta Note Air November Leaf Android 10 Snapdragon 636 octa-core 2GB 32GB 7" (1680×1264) Eink Carta Leaf November Max Lumi 2 Android 11 QS662 4x2GHz & 4x1.8GHz 6GB 128GB 13.3" (1650×2200) Mobius Carta Max Lumi 2022 March Nova Air C Android 11 Octa-core 2 GHz 3GB 32GB 7.8" (468x624, 1404x1872) Kaleido Plus Nova Air May Note Air 2 Plus Android 11 QS665 4x2GHz & 4x1.8GHz 4GB 64GB 10.3" (1872x1404) HD Carta Note Air 2 June Poke 4 Lite Android 11 Octa-core 2GB 16GB 6" (1024×768) Carta Poke 3 October Leaf 2 Android 11 4 x Arm Cortex-A53 2GB 32GB 7" (1680x1264) Carta Leaf October Nova Air 2 Android 11 Qualcomm octa-core 662 3GB 32GB 7.8" (1872x1404) Carta Nova Air October Tab Ultra Android 11 Qualcomm octa-core 662 4GB 128GB 10.3" (1872x1404) Carta 2023 January Tab X Android 11 Qualcomm octa-core 662 6GB 128GB 13.3" (2200x1650) Carta1250 May Tab Ultra C Android 11 Qualcomm octa-core 662 4GB 128GB 10.3" (1860x2480) Kaleido 3 Tab Ultra May Poke 5 Android 11 Qualcomm quad-core 2GB 32GB 6" (1448x1072) Carta Poke 4 Lite June Tab Mini C Android 11 Qualcomm octa-core 662 4GB 64GB 7.8" (1872x1404) Kaleido 3 July Palma Android 11 Qualcomm Octa-core (Estimated Snapdragon 662) 6 GB LPDDR4X 128 GB UFS2.1 6.13" July Page Android 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (Octa-core) 3 GB LPDDR4X 32 GB eMMC 7" October Note Air3 C Android 12 2.4Ghz Octa-Core CPU 4GB 64 GB 10.3" Kaleido 3 November Tab Ultra C Pro Android 12 2.8Ghz Octa-core CPU 6GB 128GB 10.3" Kaleido 3 Tab Ultra C December Note Air3 Android 12 2.4GHz Octa-Core CPU 4GB 64GB 10.3" Carta 1200 GPL Compliance[edit]As of 2022, Onyx International Inc. has declined to release the source code with Linux kernel modifications licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 in response to a written request by a user. The GPLv2 license states that if a modified version of a covered work (such as the Linux kernel) is released, the corresponding source code must also be released under GPLv2. |
