Is the XTEINK X4 good for reading novels?

Yes. Plain-text books suit the 4.3-inch E Ink screen and the page-turn buttons. Expect more page turns than on a 6-inch reader because fewer words fit on each screen.

Can I read in the dark?

No. The X4 has no front light, so you need a lamp or daylight. A Kindle Paperwhite or Kobo Clara with a lit screen is the better choice for bedtime reading.

How does it compare with a Kindle or Kobo?

It is far smaller and lighter and has physical buttons, but it lacks their front lighting, larger screens and store ecosystems. Pick the X4 for portability, a mainstream reader for features.

Does it handle PDFs and comics?

Only poorly. A 4.3-inch screen makes full-page PDFs and comic panels hard to read without constant zooming. It is best for reflowable text.

The reader itself. Check the listing for a charging cable, since the X4 charges over USB-C and a cable is not always included.

How long does the battery last?

E Ink sips power, so expect days of reading between charges with light use. The small body limits battery capacity, so heavy readers will charge more often than on a 6-inch model.

Where is the XTEINK X4 E-Book Reader cheapest?

At Glow Fine 07, for $92.11, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the XTEINK X4 E-Book Reader

The XTEINK X4 is a pocket-sized E Ink reader built around a 4.3-inch screen, physical page-turn buttons and a body that is 0.23 inch thin and weighs 2.72 oz. It is made for reading on the move rather than for large-page books, PDFs or note-taking. Against 6- and 7-inch readers from Kobo and Kindle it gives up screen size and front lighting but wins on portability and button control. Buyers who want a phone-sized e-reader for text-heavy books are the core audience; those who read comics, textbooks or at night should look at a larger lit model.

Best forCommuters who want a reader that fits a pocketReaders of plain-text novels and long-form articlesBuyers who prefer physical page-turn buttons to a touchscreenMinimalists who want a single-purpose reading device

Pros

Truly pocketable at 4.3 inches and 2.72 oz
Physical page-turn buttons for one-handed reading
Very thin at 0.23 inch
E Ink display is easy on the eyes and readable in sunlight
Magnet in the body for attaching accessories

Cons

Small screen means frequent page turns and cramped PDFs
No front light, so it needs ambient light to read
Fewer on-device features than mainstream Kindle and Kobo readers
Small battery footprint compared with larger readers

XTEINK X4 E-Book Reader prices at every store

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4.3-inch portable pocket E-Ink eReader
Physical page-turn buttons
Ultra-thin at 0.23 inch
Weighs 2.72 oz
Magnet

About the XTEINK X4 E-Book Reader

The XTEINK X4 is a portable pocket e-reader with a 4.3-inch E-Ink screen. It is ultra-thin at 0.23 inch and weighs 2.72 oz.

It has physical buttons for turning pages. It also has a magnet.

Screen: 4.3-inch E-Ink display
Thickness: 0.23 inch
Weight: 2.72 oz
Controls: Physical page-turn buttons
Magnet: Yes

Questions and answers

Is the XTEINK X4 good for reading novels?: Yes. Plain-text books suit the 4.3-inch E Ink screen and the page-turn buttons. Expect more page turns than on a 6-inch reader because fewer words fit on each screen.
Can I read in the dark?: No. The X4 has no front light, so you need a lamp or daylight. A Kindle Paperwhite or Kobo Clara with a lit screen is the better choice for bedtime reading.
How does it compare with a Kindle or Kobo?: It is far smaller and lighter and has physical buttons, but it lacks their front lighting, larger screens and store ecosystems. Pick the X4 for portability, a mainstream reader for features.
Does it handle PDFs and comics?: Only poorly. A 4.3-inch screen makes full-page PDFs and comic panels hard to read without constant zooming. It is best for reflowable text.
What is in the box?: The reader itself. Check the listing for a charging cable, since the X4 charges over USB-C and a cable is not always included.
How long does the battery last?: E Ink sips power, so expect days of reading between charges with light use. The small body limits battery capacity, so heavy readers will charge more often than on a 6-inch model.
Where is the XTEINK X4 E-Book Reader cheapest?: At Glow Fine 07, for $92.11, as of our latest check.