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Best E-ink Tablets for Note-Taking in 2026

Chinese paper tablets you can buy in the US, checked for Amazon sellers, warranty and apps, next to reMarkable and Kindle Scribe.

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Quick answer

Get the BOOX Note Air6 C if you want one tablet for notes, PDFs and Android apps. It has a pen in the box, Google Play, and BOOX sells it on Amazon US. If writing feel matters most and you can skip apps, look at the Supernote Manta, but you have to buy it from supernote.com.

BOOX Note Air6 C, front view, from the BOOX press kit
Our pick

BOOX Note Air6 C

10.3-inch color screen, pen in the box, Google Play, and sold by BOOX Official on Amazon US.

  • Screen10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
  • PenIncluded (BOOX Pen3)
  • SoftwareAndroid 16, Google Play
  • WeightAbout 440 g
Check price on AmazonList price $579.99

Import check

3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US Yes

    Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source

  • English software and Google Play Yes

    English Android 16 with the Google Play Store built in. Source

  • Who supports it Partly

    help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source

BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II leaning on a wall, from the BOOX press kit
Budget pick

BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II

Same 10.3-inch size with a pen in the box for $419.99 at BOOX, in sharp black and white.

Import check 3 of 4, 1 partly

Check price on AmazonList price $419.99
Illustration of a slim 11-inch e-paper tablet with a pen, not a photo of this productIllustration
Most paper-like

Supernote Manta

Built for writing, with a textured film and a ceramic nib. Not on Amazon US: buy direct, with a 2-year warranty.

Import check 2 of 4, 1 partly

Buy at supernote.comList price $505.00 (pen sold separately, from $65.00)

Compare all 13

Ten from Chinese brands and three US benchmarks, the kind most US buyers compare against. List prices are each brand's own; Amazon's price may differ.

ProductScreenPenSoftwareList priceImport check
BOOX Note Air6 CMade in China · Onyx InternationalOur pick10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)Included (BOOX Pen3)Android 16, Google Play$579.993 of 41 partly
BOOX Go 10.3 Gen IIMade in China · Onyx InternationalBudget pick10.3" black-and-white E-ink, 300 ppi, no front lightIncluded (InkSense Plus)Android 15, Google Play$419.993 of 41 partly
BOOX Note Mini CMade in China · Onyx International8.52" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)Included (BOOX InkSight)Android 16, Google Play$579.99sold out in BOOX's US store on Nov 92 of 42 partly
BOOX Go Color 7 Gen IIMade in China · Onyx International7" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)Optional (InkSense, sold separately)Android 13, Google Play$289.99no pen; $322.99 with the InkSense Plus pen3 of 41 partly
BOOX Palma 2 ProMade in China · Onyx International6.13" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)Optional (InkSense Plus, sold separately)Android 15, Google Play$399.99no pen; $432.99 with the InkSense Plus pen3 of 41 partly
iFLYTEK AINOTE 2Made in China · iFLYTEK10.65" black-and-white E-ink, no front lightiFLYTEK stylusAndroid 14, Google Play (GMS certified)$593.00with a case (store sale price; regular $698.00)2 of 42 partly
VIWOODS AiPaperMade in China · Viwoods10.65" black-and-white E-ink (Carta 1300), 300 ppiIncluded (W2 Stylus Pro), plus a folioAndroid 13, Google Play (turn on in Settings)$549.00on sale for $399.00 on Nov 93 of 41 partly
Bigme B7Made in China · Bigme7" color E-inkMagnetic stylus included (Amazon listing)Android 14; Google Play not confirmed$299.00$279.00 in an 11.11 sale on Nov 90 of 44 partly
XTEINK X4 ProMade in China · Xteink4.3" black-and-white E-ink, front lightNoneXTEINK firmware, open to other firmware$99.00sale; regular $129.003 of 41 partly
Supernote MantaMade in China · RattaMost paper-like10.7" black-and-white E-ink, textured soft filmSold separately (from $65)Supernote Chauvet OS, no Google Play$505.00pen sold separately, from $65.002 of 41 partly
reMarkable Paper ProUS benchmark11.8" color E-ink (Canvas Color), reading lightIncluded (Marker)reMarkable OS; Connect plan $3.99 a monthFrom $629with Marker ($679 with Marker Plus)US benchmark
Kindle Scribe (64GB)US benchmark11" black-and-white E-ink, front lightIncluded, no chargingKindle software$549.99at AmazonUS benchmark
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (64GB)US benchmark11" color E-ink (Colorsoft), front lightIncluded, no chargingKindle software$679.99at AmazonUS benchmark
  • BOOX Note Air6 CMade in China
    $579.99List price
    Screen
    10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
    Pen
    Included (BOOX Pen3)
    Software
    Android 16, Google Play

    Import check3 of 4, 1 partly

  • BOOX Go 10.3 Gen IIMade in China
    $419.99List price
    Screen
    10.3" black-and-white E-ink, 300 ppi, no front light
    Pen
    Included (InkSense Plus)
    Software
    Android 15, Google Play

    Import check3 of 4, 1 partly

  • BOOX Note Mini CMade in China
    $579.99List price
    Screen
    8.52" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
    Pen
    Included (BOOX InkSight)
    Software
    Android 16, Google Play

    Import check2 of 4, 2 partly

  • $289.99List price
    Screen
    7" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
    Pen
    Optional (InkSense, sold separately)
    Software
    Android 13, Google Play

    Import check3 of 4, 1 partly

  • BOOX Palma 2 ProMade in China
    $399.99List price
    Screen
    6.13" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
    Pen
    Optional (InkSense Plus, sold separately)
    Software
    Android 15, Google Play

    Import check3 of 4, 1 partly

  • iFLYTEK AINOTE 2Made in China
    $593.00List price
    Screen
    10.65" black-and-white E-ink, no front light
    Pen
    iFLYTEK stylus
    Software
    Android 14, Google Play (GMS certified)

    Import check2 of 4, 2 partly

  • VIWOODS AiPaperMade in China
    $549.00List price
    Screen
    10.65" black-and-white E-ink (Carta 1300), 300 ppi
    Pen
    Included (W2 Stylus Pro), plus a folio
    Software
    Android 13, Google Play (turn on in Settings)

    Import check3 of 4, 1 partly

  • Bigme B7Made in China
    $299.00List price
    Screen
    7" color E-ink
    Pen
    Magnetic stylus included (Amazon listing)
    Software
    Android 14; Google Play not confirmed

    Import check0 of 4, 4 partly

  • XTEINK X4 ProMade in China
    $99.00List price
    Screen
    4.3" black-and-white E-ink, front light
    Pen
    None
    Software
    XTEINK firmware, open to other firmware

    Import check3 of 4, 1 partly

  • Supernote MantaMade in China
    $505.00List price
    Screen
    10.7" black-and-white E-ink, textured soft film
    Pen
    Sold separately (from $65)
    Software
    Supernote Chauvet OS, no Google Play

    Import check2 of 4, 1 partly

  • From $629List price
    Screen
    11.8" color E-ink (Canvas Color), reading light
    Pen
    Included (Marker)
    Software
    reMarkable OS; Connect plan $3.99 a month
  • $549.99List price
    Screen
    11" black-and-white E-ink, front light
    Pen
    Included, no charging
    Software
    Kindle software
  • $679.99List price
    Screen
    11" color E-ink (Colorsoft), front light
    Pen
    Included, no charging
    Software
    Kindle software

The reviews

Our pick

BOOX Note Air6 C

The all-rounder: color, a pen in the box and Google Play.

  • Screen10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
  • PenIncluded (BOOX Pen3)
  • SoftwareAndroid 16, Google Play
  • WeightAbout 440 g
BOOX Note Air6 C, front view, from the BOOX press kit

What we noticed

Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.

Who it's for

  • One tablet for notes, PDFs and Kindle or Libby books
  • Android apps like OneNote, Notion or Dropbox
  • Color highlights and tabs

Who should skip it

  • You want the most paper-like pen feel
  • You only read black text and want to spend less

Import check

3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US Yes

    Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source

  • English software and Google Play Yes

    English Android 16 with the Google Play Store built in. Source

  • Who supports it Partly

    help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source

List price$579.99
Check price on Amazon
Budget pick

BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II

A big black-and-white page and a pen for $160 less than the Note Air6 C.

  • Screen10.3" black-and-white E-ink, 300 ppi, no front light
  • PenIncluded (InkSense Plus)
  • SoftwareAndroid 15, Google Play
  • WeightAbout 350 g
BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II leaning on a wall, from the BOOX press kit

What we noticed

Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.

Who it's for

  • Notes and PDFs on a big page for less than the Note Air6 C
  • Sharp black text (300 ppi)
  • Android apps with a pen in the box

Who should skip it

  • You read in the dark: this version has no front light (the Lumi version does)
  • You want color

Import check

3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US Yes

    Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source

  • English software and Google Play Yes

    English Android 15 with the Google Play Store. Source

  • Who supports it Partly

    help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source

List price$419.99
Check price on Amazon
Most paper-like

Supernote Manta

Made for handwriting, with a 2-year warranty, but only sold direct.

  • Screen10.7" black-and-white E-ink, textured soft film
  • PenSold separately (from $65)
  • SoftwareSupernote Chauvet OS, no Google Play
  • Weight467 g with the Half Folio
Illustration of a slim 11-inch e-paper tablet with a pen, not a photo of this productIllustration

What we noticed

Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.

Who it's for

  • Handwriting first: textured film and a ceramic nib
  • A 2-year warranty when you buy direct
  • A replaceable battery and mainboard

Who should skip it

  • You want to buy on Amazon with Amazon returns
  • You want Android apps or color

Import check

2 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US No

    No. Amazon US showed only third-party pens and screen protectors, no Manta. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    2 years if bought on supernote.com. US returns go to a local service location; no prepaid labels. Source

  • English software and Google Play Partly

    English Chauvet OS (built on Android 11) with no Google Play. Source

  • Who supports it Yes

    Supernote direct, with a North American return location. Source

List price$505.00pen sold separately, from $65.00
Buy at supernote.com

iFLYTEK AINOTE 2

For meetings: it records and transcribes while you write.

  • Screen10.65" black-and-white E-ink, no front light
  • PeniFLYTEK stylus
  • SoftwareAndroid 14, Google Play (GMS certified)
  • WeightAbout 295 g
Illustration of a 10-inch e-paper tablet with a pen, not a photo of this productIllustration

What we noticed

Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.

Who it's for

  • Meetings and lectures: it records and transcribes while you write
  • A thin, light 10.65-inch page (295 g)
  • Android apps from Google Play

Who should skip it

  • You read in dim light: there is no front light
  • You want color

Import check

2 of 4 checks pass, 2 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US Yes

    Yes, sold by iFLYTEK Flagship Store and shipped by Amazon. Source

  • US warranty Partly

    1 year. Store returns within 30 days cost a $20 restocking fee if opened, and no US return address is published. Source

  • English software and Google Play Yes

    English Android 14, GMS certified, with Google Play. Source

  • Who supports it Partly

    support@iflytekglobal.ai; the store lists a Hong Kong correspondence address. Source

List price$593.00with a case (store sale price; regular $698.00)
Check price on Amazon

VIWOODS AiPaper

Pen and folio in the box, and a 14-month warranty.

  • Screen10.65" black-and-white E-ink (Carta 1300), 300 ppi
  • PenIncluded (W2 Stylus Pro), plus a folio
  • SoftwareAndroid 13, Google Play (turn on in Settings)
Illustration of a 10-inch e-paper tablet with a pen, not a photo of this productIllustration

What we noticed

Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.

Who it's for

  • Notes and PDF markup with the pen and folio in the box
  • A longer warranty than most (14 months)
  • Android apps once you turn on Google Play

Who should skip it

  • You want color
  • You want a US repair address

Import check

3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US Yes

    Yes, sold by Viwoods and shipped by Amazon. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    14 months, and 60-day returns from the Viwoods store. Source

  • English software and Google Play Yes

    English Android 13. Google Play is built in but off at first: you turn it on in Settings. Source

  • Who supports it Partly

    service@viwoods.com; the company address is in Hong Kong. Source

List price$549.00on sale for $399.00 on Nov 9
Check price on Amazon

Also compared

How to choose

Start with the pen. Some tablets ship with one and some sell it as an extra. The BOOX Note Air6 C and the BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II include a pen. The Supernote Manta costs $505 and its pens start at $65 more.

Then pick a size. For full-page notes and PDFs, look at 10.3 inches or more. A 7-inch screen like the Go Color 7 Gen II is better for reading than for writing.

Color or black and white

Color E-ink helps with highlights and charts. Black-and-white screens are sharper: the Go 10.3 Gen II is 300 ppi, while BOOX lists its color screens at 300 ppi for black and 150 ppi for color (BOOX).

Apps

Most of these run Android. BOOX lists Google Play as built in. The iFLYTEK AINOTE 2 is GMS certified with Google Play. On the VIWOODS AiPaper you turn Google Play on in Settings. The Supernote runs its own system with no Google Play.

Where to buy

All but one are sold on Amazon US. BOOX, iFLYTEK, VIWOODS and XTEINK sell through their own seller accounts, and Amazon ships the order. The Bigme B7 is sold by a seller named GuoYue-US. The Supernote Manta is not on Amazon US: you buy it at supernote.com, with a 2-year warranty.

We have not tested these tablets yet. The picks below come from specs, prices and our import check.

Questions

Can you buy a Supernote on Amazon?

No. On Nov 9, 2026, Amazon US showed only third-party pens and screen protectors for Supernote. You buy the Manta at supernote.com, where it costs $505 and comes with a 2-year warranty.

Which of these tablets come with a pen?

The BOOX Note Air6 C, Go 10.3 Gen II and Note Mini C, the VIWOODS AiPaper and the Bigme B7 include one. The BOOX Go Color 7 Gen II and Palma 2 Pro sell it as an extra, and so does Supernote. The XTEINK X4 Pro takes no pen.

Do these tablets have Google Play?

BOOX lists Google Play as built in. iFLYTEK says the AINOTE 2 is GMS certified with Google Play. VIWOODS has Google Play, which you turn on in Settings. Supernote has no Google Play. For the Bigme B7 we could not confirm it.

Who handles the warranty if I buy on Amazon?

BOOX says its 1-year warranty goes through the seller you bought from, so buy from BOOX Official. The other brands publish their own terms: 14 months for VIWOODS, 12 months for Bigme and 1 year for iFLYTEK and XTEINK.

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