Boox Note Air 3 C - Worth the Upgrade?
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- The tablet that set me down the e-Ink path has gotten a significant upgrade! The Boox Note Air 3 C now has a 300ppi screen and color, but is it worth the upgrade if you already have a Note Air 2?
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00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Unboxing
02:23 - Quick Look at the Cover
04:53 - Accessories
06:41 - Initial Differences from Note Air 2 Plus
08:29 - Initial Setup
11:49 - Android 12
13:14 - Calibration
13:48 - Comparing Note-Taking w/ NA 2 Plus
16:42 - Writing Initial Impressions
19:15 - Did they tweak the "Highlighting" behavior?
20:56 - Notebook Settings
23:20 - Ghosting Comparison
24:30 - Changing Colors with the Lasso
24:55 - Exploring Tagging
28:43 - Notebook Page Limit
29:19 - Writing Conclusion
30:35 - Google Play Store
33:27 - Kindle Comparison
36:56 - Readwise Reader
38:51 - E-Ink Center Settings
42:30 - PDF Reading Experience
45:56 - Which should you buy?
48:25 - Cover Origami
49:30 - Conclusion
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Great review. Made me complete my purchase after sitting in my checkout cart for a while. I think the line between Boox Tab Ultra C Pro and Boox Note Air 3 C have become more blurry, except only keyboard case which is available for only Tab Ultra series and camera. IMHO, Note Air 3 C is a really good deal, especially when paired with another bluetooth keyboard.
I agree with all of that!
Man. I'm digging this. Thanks for walking is through it.
You are welcome as always!
Great review. I have been considering note taking on an e ink tablet but have been unsure which one. Really clear walkthrough. Thank you 😊
Great video. This has moved to the top of my list. When I go back for my masters, I want something for notes and general school writing. This seems to be just what I'm looking for.
Thank you!
I would like to see another round table discussion for this compared to the Tab Ultra C and Mini C with Kit and Goya. I want your thoughts on these 3 tablets. I wonder how the battery life is compared to the other two tablets
Thanks for the in-depth review. Google Play Store is a must. Selling my Ultra C and getting one of these in the next month or two.
First boox device that I can actually consider purchasing! Would love to know more about pdf or svg export options. I would use this for ecology field study and landscape design; so I'd like to sketch in the field on the note, and refine on my pc with illustrator
Wow. I didn't even know there was such thing as e-ink in color!
Still young, but coming along nicely
Love the multi-tool to open the plastic! :)
;). I hear a little danger makes for better storytelling.
For 50$ more, I think this is a no brainer. The colour screen alone is worth more, although it's not a good one. But it also got a better b/w resolution, 1GHz more, super refresh, android12, fingerprint sensor, sd-card slot, it's lighter, even a bit smaller with the same screen...lot's of improvements for not that much money. That's like 2 ipad generations in terms of changes^^
It got 5 templates less...40 instead of 45...whyever. The battery is the same though, so you have to recharge it more often with that colour screen. On the other hand the better cpu might help a bit on that. Also consider that's not just the colour screen sucking the power, but also the better b/w screen and stuff like super refresh which is worth a lot.
No reason to buy the old one in my eyes. Might be even worth the upgrade if you already got the NA2+ which you can still sell now until people find out that there is a new one^^
This 💯%
Thanks for the amazing video!
Question: How is the note taking experience on this tab compared to Kindle Scribe?
Voija also gave up on the folio in first impressions ;D. Not a most intuitive feature but useful if you need vertical stand.
Good video with Boox's obscure UI trademark.
Once you know, then you know, but up until then I had no idea 😂
Very cool to see the Readwise performance. I've been interested in their app but the 1 month trial is kind of short to get a feeling for their features of reminding you of your highlights.
Great review! Thanks
You’re quite welcome!
great review! for future videos pls do size comparison with notebook or a4 paper, its difficult to gauge how big the device is.
Thanks for a great review! As a fellow lefty, I'm always keen to see how you survive on these things (though I don't write from above as you do...) Check out Kit's review - he figured out the cover! I think this may be the one to move me from pen and paper!!! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on battery life...
Thank you! Oh course he figures it out ;)
This Note Air 3 looks REALLY nice. Good responsiveness, 4GB RAM (I feel so annoyed by those terrible 512MB+ devices we see on this space so often. I do not buy any Android phones anymore without at least 8GB RAM though, but the demands for those are somewhat higher. Still we need some RAM to use Android apps), access to Play store so I can read both Amazon and Storytel books and access local libraries also. This is looking like it should be.
Great review. I am sold on it or the new Tab Ultra C. So will wait for your review of that :-)
Thank you. Initial impression is if you don’t need the camera then go with Note Air 3 C
Hi Brandon, I just subscribed to your channel. I like your honest opinion.
I like the part where you tested the ghosting. Most will just skip this part about ghosting
Great video. Thanks for sharing. A quick question - is there a pen - not so pricy - with an eraser that you recommend and that would work on this tablet?
Nice video as always. Can you make a comparison between the Scribe and Air 3?
Sure!
Brandon as a fellow lefty I was curious if you feel your hand causes any interference. Second, regarding the notes feature. Can you set things such as OneNote as priority or some other way to access it more directly?
Would you recommend this over the supernote ax5? I just need something to write on, has access tk goodle calendar, and can view kindle books on. Binged several of your videos today. Thank you for your thorough reviews!
I'm trying to decide between Note Air 3 C and the Supernote A5X. Primary use: for reading and annotating PDF's. Any opinion on which would be better? Thanks
For working with pdfs definitely get Note Air3C. Neo Reader is much more powerful in that, especially with the new features of neo reader on NA3C. That also applies to reading whatever you want. Also, it's more versatile.
Supernote stays behind hardware wise, but it is a solid choice for writers (doing lots of writing) and heavy note takers. If you're none of that, take NA3C. As much as I love my supernote, I get jealous of NA3C ;)
Boox also has broader support for lots of different file formats for books/comics etc
Hi Brandon, thanks a lot for the full review. I am hesitating between the Note Air3 C and the Tab Ultra C Pro. I’m confused with the difference between e paper and e ink, could you help me with that?
Thank you, Adrien
The screen technology is the same between both of these devices. The Note Air3 C has an additional film that gives it that paper like writing feel. The Tab Ultra C is going to be thicker, have a camera and longer run time due to a larger battery.
Thanks a lot! @@BrandonKBoswell
Thanks for the review. I’ve got two questions, though. When it comes to taking handwritten notes:
1) Can I write directly on EPUBs and other formats?
2) Can I write on rented EPUBs?
1. Epub yes using default app
2. Not sure about rented
Hey Brandon,
Thank you for a great review, I just purchased the BOOX Note Air3 C, wanted to install an app on it from google play, but for some reason any app I try to install got blocked.
Apparently the core reason is "play protect certification device is not certified", My question is
how do I register my device's GSF ID? it doesn't appear in the menu as in the rest onyx boox models. Do you know? thank you
Hey Brandon, thanks for great review! By any chance you can check if it is possible to use new origami case with Note Air 2?
Doesn’t work. I tried
Great video... Congrats! +1 subs!
Thank you. Welcome to the club!
Between kindle scribe and the air 3 c which one? Mostly for notes at work (need something that syncs easily between pc and device) and kindle reading. Let me know and thanks.
Not familiar with the pen world, do erasers work universally? I'm considering getting the Boox Note Air 3 (not c) and am planning on the Pen2 Pro, but want to know what else is out there.
When do you think Kaleido 4 will release? There was some news saying that they started hiring engineers in May last year, I hope it will release soon.
i just want an e-ink reader, ideally 10inch. I dont care about any of the other features, i would get the page but i think 7in is too small for my aging eyes and i want to be able to see most/all of the page. recommendations? should i just get a kindle? mobi, epub and pdf is a must.
Even considering you used the note air 3c a bit more, the battery consumption difference just here is huge. Please correct me in case there were significant cuts or you charged the 2 plus somewhere in between... but where I can see (glare makes it difficult to read in right upper corner lol), the first point is 73% for 2 plus and 81% for the 3. Later point I can read it they are at 70 and 73.... so that's 3% for the 2 plus and 8% for the 3 for similar use (actually the 2 plus might be even better as I see Bluetooth on too). I'll stick with the older one for now, curious how the difference is over longer period of time with daily use
The record time for this video was an hour and half and I didn’t charge aside from plugging in momentarily to drop the PDFs onto it. Would have been less than 2 minutes
Thank you for confirming!
Any thoughts on the best way to "trade in" for the better model? I love my note air 2 and use it daily but i have always coveted a colored "highlighter" for note taking. Can't fathom spending another $500 without getting a good chunk back for my note air 2.
same situation. Had I known that there is a new one coming I wouldn't spend 550 euros in October.
What do you think they will improve on the note air 3 C plus? Can we expect better resolution? I’m still so much in love w my 2 plus, I can wait for a colour device upgrade.
If the NA2 Plus is any indication, it would be a larger battery.
So I’m guessing this more geared towards making notes (sorry, I’m new).. but how is this when reading books? Novels I mean (like in paperwhite)
I’m thinking of getting one, mainly for notes but I do want to get back to reading books too
Great review! I just ordered one :) Can you check if the remarkable pen will stick to the magnets on the note air 3 c?
No pen stays super secure on this device, but the remarkable stylus holds just as well as the Boox one does.
@@BrandonKBoswell Thanks! So no need to order the boox pen with eraser as long as I have the RM marke plus?
Hi I have a Kobo H2 Libra, It is better to think about purchase that or a Kobo Elypsa 2E. Because I'm willing to have a reader faster and with better performance, but I don't know what is better between a black and white only or also colored. i mean books will be still black and white? And also I'm wondering how is to read pdf and comic. Thanks a lot
Thanks for great review! At the moment i have Pocketbook inkpad 3pro. Want to try the best reader in 10inch size for reading not just books, but also magazines and newspapers. Also has to be on android so i can download newspapers applications. Is it this model Boox note air 3 C is today the best model on the market?What is better for my purposes (reading only) color or BW, Boox note air 3C or Boox note air 3? Thanks in advance
Nice review! Just wanna ask can I use the new porfolio case on the note air 2?
Unfortunately not, the magnets are in a different place
Thank you for your comprehensive review. I'm a programmer. Can I use it as a color monitor??!! Have you ever tried to connect it to your laptop? e.g. by HDMI port
I haven’t with this device yet, but my guess is it will be similar to (but better than) this: How is the Boox Tab X as a 13.3" e-Ink Monitor? (Setup & Thoughts)
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@@BrandonKBoswell 👍🙏🌷
Fellow lefty here - glad I found your review. Can you flip it so it can be held with the right hand while writing with left?
❤️. Yes, you can!
To me the colours does looks pretty good knowing e-ink limitations. I'd love to read pdf papers. Would you suggest this one or the Scribe? I do not necesarily need colour tho.
Onyx devices have a lot of features for reading PDFs, I definitely recommend. I haven't tested Scribe yet, but I've read that, depending on how you transfer a PDF to it, you can't anotate on it with the pen. Maybe Amazon fixed this already, I don't know, but regarding PDFs I think any of the bigger Onyx devices (10.3 ou 13.3 inches) would be the best option compared to the competition.
If you can afford it, the Boox is a much more full-featured device
out of curiosity which E-ink device do you use on a regular basis? And would you recommend this over the remarkable 2
I use the reMarkable for note taking and the NA3C for Reading
I have had the device for two days now and will be sending it back. The device offers many new features, but that is of no use to me as long as the battery life is catastrophically bad. I have to charge my Note Air 2 once every two weeks.
The new tablet, on the other hand, is already completely empty after 7 hours.
On top of that, the color display is much darker. Working without backlight is thus impossible.
I'd rather wait for the new black and white variant.
And I am complaining my iPad Pro 11’s battery only last 3 hours with heavy usage.
Thanks, good to know, money saved, 7h is tragic!
How well does OneNote work?
thanks for your review, is it able to out HDMI via usbc?
Good question, I don’t have a USB-C monitor to test this with.
does it feel like paper when writing? Is there a worthy work-around for it? Or do you think it is better to wait for future realease?
The writing feel on this is great. The next device will always be better, the question is: Does it so what you need it to do to work well for your use-case? If not, then definitely wait.
Is it possible to toogle the color display (lower resolution) via the quick settings menu (drawdown from statusbar)?
Neat, but I prefer the black & white simplicity 😊
I’m of the same opinion 95% of the time
Hi , very good review. I actually have a Bigme color unit from one year ago. I can use sketchbook for drawing and flipaclip for animation with global handwriting . How good can be this boox at these apps . It could be very interesting and original to test these apps for your next review . I use Bigme like a tablet but it is also lack on resolution and strange washed and blur colours watching video. Is it a big step product ? Waiting your great review and congratulations from Spain .
How the tablet handles really big PDFs (10MB CAD drawings)?
Is it possible to use it "upside down" as a lefty, so that the "handle" with boox logo is on the right side?
Yes, the Boox supports manually setting the orientation in all four directions
Wow Android 12, now we are only 2 Android generations behind 😂 Jokes aside this looks really nice, but how is it different from the Boox Tab Ultra C? Is the Ultra C still the one to get?
The tab ultra c screen is a bit fragile. would be interesting is this is shielded better, but I don‘t have high hopes
I prefer this one over the Ultra C by a wide margin.
@@BrandonKBoswell I primarily read comics/manga, and nearly purchase an Ultra C, but then saw the Air 3 C. I don't think I would do much handwriting with it, nor browsing/productivity. Mostly loads of reading books, and lots of comics. Would you still recommend this over the Ultra C? I know the screens are (nearly?) identical from a tech perspective, but to me it seems like the refreshing of the screen/ghosting seems better on the Air 3 C, which might be a software thing? Thanks for your great overview/review!
@@BrandonKBoswellcomparing specs it looks the same, what is different??
@@seanbeesonhi sir, how is the reading experience? I’ve only had paperwhite, and I think this is geared towards note taking more but I don’t see why it won’t be good with reading. But wanted to get your feedback..
I also want to read manga..where do you read from?
What is better thie or remarkable?
@bradon how is the battry life compared to Note Air2 Plus?
Don’t know yet, will put that in the full review.
Hi Brandon. I have the Note air 3 c and installed the app "notable" after seeing a video you made. The app opens fine, but the stylus doesent work. Can you test the app on your 3 C. I have the same problem in "tools for boox" app. The native notes app work fine.
I get the same thing you are. I think Notable may need to update to a newer Boox SDK to be compatible. Olup (the creator) is aware, but mentioning it on GitHub or the Discord might help
Does the note support google sheets and Google workspace apps
Thank you for the review! I just received my Note 3C, and there is s gray bar on the left side of the screen. By any chance, are you seeing this also on yours? Thank you.
I also have it, all devices have it.
@@user-li1mj1jx2j Thank you for the respose! Really appreciate it.
Can you send a picture? I don't see it on mine.
You can see it when you turn up the front light in a dark/dimly lit environment while displaying a document with a white background. @@BrandonKBoswell
@@BrandonKBoswellHi Brandon, I just sent a photo to your gmail address. Thank you!
Nice video!, I am thinking on buying an eink tablet for university , i Would only use it for notetaking and sketch , do you recomend me note air 3 c , remarkable or any other?
So how long does the battery hold ?
I wish I knew and waited for it. I got tab ultra c instead. I prefer android 12 over the camera that I will never use😢
I wonder if:1. Google Play can be uninstalled from this device, 2 Does it allow a user to sideload apks from let’s say their Pcs? Thanks Brandon
I’m not sure about uninstalling Google Play, but yes you can sideload apps.
I have a Microsoft Surface Pro 5 and my question is "Is it good enough to swap out or upgrade?"
Can i Use the DAY One App on this device?
How is browsing the internet on this?
hi. what are the difference between this and the tab ultra c?
can i download Chrome, kobo, kindle and youtube app on this?
From a functional perspective the biggest difference is thickness and camera. Both run the full Google Play Store
@@BrandonKBoswell thanks
Can you use the eraser of the pen 2 pro with this device? Or another pen with an eraser?
Yes
I might just get this one and buy another pen with an eraser then. This form factor with an SD card is just perfect for me!!!
Which is best for an author and artist who likes paper supernote , this air 3 or remarkable
If your primary use case is writing and focus, I personally prefer the reMarkable.
My remarkable 2 is starting to feel a n c i e n t when I watch vids like this. Has anyone made the switch to Boox from Remarkable? I love the idea of also being able to use this with Kindle for Android and OneNote. So tempted.
Weirdly I was on Boox originally and then switched to reMarkable.
mine didn't come with a cover standard in the box - was that an add on?
Yes, it is.
Is it possible to force only black and white mode to be enabled for higher resolution and dpi?
I had this same question prior to receiving the device. The good news is you don’t have to worry about that. The screen always renders the black and white component of an image quickly and at high DPI (even if some color is present)
@@BrandonKBoswell Cool, thanks.
It's just that there are very few readers on the market right now with a 10+ inch screen and 300 dpi, most have 227 dpi.
I just doubt what to buy - this device or Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen.
What do you recommend?
A firmware update is need in Boox note taking app :
1. The ability to create table of contents like in superonte a5x and a6x
2. link star should be like supernote do you could know it is registered.
To be fair, there's lots of reasons an update might take longer to install than a fresh install on an app.
And battery life? I heard elsewhere that the newer color device has significantly shorter battery life… Otherwise, looks like a winner, though I can do without color.
Battery life is much shorter than other e-Ink, but not worse than your phone. If you don’t need color and want better battery life I would wait for the B&W version
@@BrandonKBoswell Thanks for confirming, and for your recommendation. Yep; that‘s what I was thinking while watching your video and noting how snappy the C tablet is compared with the old B/W one. If only Boox came out with an equally snappy B/W version, and one with presumably vastly better battery life. For I‘d rather have brightness and clarity (and freedom from power outlets) over color any day.
There are three obvious dead spots (in the upper section) during the comic demonstration?
it's great, but the missing camera is a deal breaker for me. i need to be able to scan documents in the field.
Take a look at the Tab Ultra C
@@BrandonKBoswellthat is exactly what i'm looking for.
For me the first ink colour reader !!!! withe android 12, without beta testing!
Books withe couler statisics better read, or maps , cartons
Thas for me i have wating of years !!!!!
And tolino, kindel on one device 🤩🤩🤩
No infinite scroll on notes like in the remarkable?
It has a setting that lets you make the page twice as tall, but it’s not nearly as well implemented as reMarkable’s Infinite Scroll
@@BrandonKBoswell 2x feels really really limited yes…. Looks like we’ll have to wait for the remarkable color to arrive at perfection
the light glare on the 3 is killing the video
I’m working on it. It’s tough to get the balance right. I’ll keep tweaking
Does it feel like writing on a paper?
I think that depends on how particular you are about writing feel, but in general, yes.
I love everything except the fact that it is $500 and only comes with 4gb of ram... for $500 I expect at least 8gb, preferably 12gb+... and yes, yes it does make a difference on an e-ink tablet, try adding 20 layers in the drawing app and watch the slide show with 4gb of ram.
@47:20 did you camera die LOL
Hate to see the price tag
You knew it was coming ;)
At the end, you mention that the android Store is the important factor when choosing the Boox Note Air 3C over the Kindle. I disagree. The greatest advantage of the Boox is a working internet browser. The Kindle browser is barely usable and often fails entirely. The Scribeis infinitely easier to use and a great reader/writer, but falls short in every other area of productivity/entertainment. All that said, it's tough to get around the fact that for roughly the same money, the consumer can now purchase the Samsung Tab S9 FE, which exceeds the capability of the Boox Note Air 3C in almost every possible category of form and function. I like e-ink devices, but compared to the Samsung Tab series of tablets, Boox e-ink devices are grossly overpriced, underpowered and underwhelming in every area except reading and writing. The Amazon Kindle Scribe is priced at a level that reflects its great reading/writing experience, but also at a cost that reflects the lack of functionality when compared to an OLED tablet.
What about the battery life if Iam gonna use only for reading and note taking without wifi nor Bluetooth? I mean the question is for how long can I read on it on daily basis? I hope you will give me an answer as this matter is the deal breaker for me.
Voya (My Deep Guide) did some battery tests, I would go check those out. WiFi and Bluetooth off will help, but only slightly, the main factors are backlight level and how often the page is switching.
@@BrandonKBoswell okay thanks. I'll be waiting for you.
This looks like a great device, but the note taking app is so much more clunky than my supernote a6x.
Started small, not sure if I would embrace it. But I really did. Now I'm thinking of going bigger. But ......
You have me on the edge of seat…
Find it funny that nobody can get how to fold case to get portrait mode 😂
Once you know, you know. At this point, I didn’t know ;)
Wish they had monochromatic note air 3 without colour but 300 ppi display
I agree there is a gap in the offering these
Agreed. I really wanted a tab ultra with 300 ppi. display.
@@davidr1431 I liked the note series more but 300 ppi is still not available
@@learningcheme That’s right. I,ve ordered a Note Air 3 C as a result. Battery Life isn’t that important to me.
@@davidr1431 Good luck with your new device. Do share your experience!
They'll upgrade the Android version when it makes sense to do so. Assuming the device is still supported.
Glare on 3c looks horrendous!
That’s unfortunately my lighting setup. The glare on these devices isn’t bad in real life
Très déçu par les produits boox 1 mois seulement après l'achat j'ai un batterie drain énorme sur ma tab mini c en une nuit en veille en mode avion je perds 20/30% avant c'était 1/2% :(
That seems like a lot. Have you reached out to support?
Oui j'attends une réponse 😢
Хто такі дорогі купує ? Жуть!!!
It's so wrong when left-handed people write
I guess I should stop…:)
Boox should develop their own Linux based OS. Relying on Android makes it subject to early obsolescence and discontinuation. Not to mention it could improve the security issues with Boox devices.
Great review but 50 minutes is a bit too long
Agreed this is the live first impressions. Final review will be much shorter
For some too long, others may feel too short and me found it spot on - have seen what I wanted to see :-) Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about the 3C!