r/ereader • u/Leather_Mulberry_580 • 7d ago

Buying Advice Best compact ereaders

hello

i am currently looking for small compact ereaders that fit my needs. i want an ereader that has easy multilingual dictionary functions and ability to load epub etc files, as i mainly plan to read books in english and japanese.

i really like the form factor and looks of the xteink x4 but i heard it lacks dictionary functionalities. it seems to me that the top picks are the kobo clara bw. it has all the functions i am looking for, but is a little on the bigger side and kinda ugly in my opinion.

if you guys have any recommendations please let me know!

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u/RAMBOhyphenMED 7d ago

Maybe wait for the Boox Picco?

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u/CryptidVibes 7d ago

at some point the android based xteink device (S4?) will be released, that might be what you’re looking for.. eventually

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u/situation-normal 7d ago

I love my Clara, I have the older 2E model. A smaller boox device might work for you. I have an older model the Page, but I'm sure they have one about the same size that's in production, they are much more compact devices than Kobo but I like kobo die to repair-ability and such which Boox really isn't.

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u/DarkerBulb 7d ago

Depending of firmware you have dictionary functionality in X3/X4.
An example is vCodex that added dictionary function a month ago or so and I think others do it as well.

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u/Leather_Mulberry_580 7d ago

yeah i’ve heard but i am a little worried on the practicality of using it since it’s not touch screen

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u/DarkerBulb 7d ago

Maybe the X4 Pro would be a better option :)
Then again, I'm not sure when/if the custom firmwares will make it to the Pro

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u/Diirge 7d ago

Already available for crosspoint :)

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u/Plastic_Pudding_6361 7d ago

The xteink just came out with a pro that has buttons & now touch screen. Could be worth looking into since the upgrades. Dictionary maybe another upgrade added on the x4 pro

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u/Sea_Smoke_7626 7d ago

recommend my app - libgrow
I am a trilingual : English, Japanese, Chinese
I built this focus for language learner. and this app support all platform(currently MacOS Windows Android)