Boox Enters the Pocket E-Reader Market with a Tiny Device that Could Challenge Xteink on Price
Boox says the Picco will have a 3.97-inch E Ink display, front light and microSD support as it enters the pocketable e-reader market.
- On Friday, July 24, 2026, Boox announced the Picco, the first device in its new Tile product line, featuring a 3.97-inch monochrome e-paper display designed for ultra-portable reading.
- Xteink's pocket-sized e-readers went viral for their stripped-down design and carry-anywhere size, prompting Boox to enter the ultra-compact market with a device smaller than the X4 Pro.
- The Picco includes a front-lit display and microSD card support; reports suggest a minimal tiled interface limited to basic apps like NeoReader, differentiating it from the Android-powered Boox Palma.
- Although Boox has not disclosed a release date or specific price, the company confirmed the device will feature an "accessible price point," though it remains unclear if it will include magnetic phone-attachment features.
- If the Picco runs a modified version of Android, it could offer significant advantages over Xteink by allowing access to Kindle, Kobo, and Libby, representing a major functional difference for users with existing digital libraries.
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Boox enters the pocket e-reader market with a tiny device that could challenge Xteink on price
The Picco has a 3.97-inch front-lit black-and-white e-paper display, along with expandable storage via an SD card slot. Those features place it in the ultra-compact category that Xteink has helped popularize, where the appeal is less about general-purpose features and more about being able to carry a dedicated reading device...Read Entire Article
The BOOX Picco could be the tiny e-reader of your dreams
TL;DR BOOX has teased it’s upcoming Picco e-reader. The Picco features a 3.97″ ePaper display and expandable storage. Pricing and availability have not been announced. The BOOX Palma 2 is a great Kindle alternative for readers who want something a little more pocketable. Today, though, BOOX is teasing an even more portable e-reader. The BOOX Picco comes with a truly tiny 3.97″ ePaper screen, and it’ll be offered at an “accessible price point.” …
Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader
Boox's new Tile lineup will take on Xteink's popular e-readers that are small enough to stick on the back of an iPhone with MagSafe. As spotted by Good E-Reader, the first one is the Picco, which will feature a 3.97-inch front-lit, black-and-white e-paper display and expandable storage with an SD card slot. Boox confirmed to The Verge that the Picco is in the works, noting that it's part of a new Tile lineup and will have an "accessible price po…
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