Boox just dropped three new devices, and the company is betting that BookTok buzz translates into holiday shopping dollars. The brand unveiled the Note Air6 C, Note Mini C, and Palma 3 on Sept. 15, 2026, with a twist: two of the three cost exactly the same, and the cheapest one is not a distraction-free Kindle at all.
The lineup spans a palm-sized reader, a color notebook, and a smaller portable model. All three run Android 16, hit the Google Play Store, and ship with Bluetooth 6.0 and Boox’s BSR refresh technology for smoother screens. The processors are upgraded octa-core chips, and the company says the devices will be available from Boox and Amazon.
The Palma 3 Is Back, Sort Of
The Palma 3 is the successor to the Palma 2, which was discontinued. Boox already made a small e-reader, but the Picco model drew far more attention. The Palma 3 is meant to be the next generation of Boox’s palm-sized tablet.
Unlike a Kindle or Kobo, the Palma 3 is not distraction-free. Instead, Boox leans on its “Quiet Tech” philosophy, describing the device as a low-stimulation second screen. That framing matters for anyone who buys an e-reader expecting it to shut out the world entirely.
The design changes are notable. The Palma 3 moves from a plastic frame to an aluminum one, and adds a paper-textured fiberglass backplate. Storage jumps to 128GB, and the device gets a camera with an LED flash for document scanning. Dual microphones let users record voice memos and process speech-to-text.
The screen is a 6.13-inch E Ink panel with 300 ppi resolution and a dual-tone front light. The octa-core processor is paired with 6GB of RAM. It comes in black and white, and costs $339.99. Boox says it will be released soon.
The Note Air6 C Adds Side-by-Side Annotation
The Note Air6 C is a color E Ink notebook with upgraded firmware. The headline feature is side-by-side annotation: users can mark up two documents at once. Other tools include an enhanced Calendar Memo, a Lasso tool, and Talk Insights, which offers real-time transcription and AI document summary.
The page-turning speed is up too. High refresh technology delivers 40 percent faster page turning than previous models. The display is a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 color screen, and the Boox Pen3 stylus is included.
The notebook also ships with an integrated keyboard folio, so typing is an option alongside handwriting. The device has a purple-tinted black finish and a magnetic folio in umber and graphite. Resolution is 300 ppi black and white, with 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage. It costs $579.99 and is available now.
The Note Mini C Is Portable First
The Note Mini C is the smallest of the trio, with an 8.52-inch notebook display. It shares the Kaleido 3 E Ink screen with its bigger sibling, but the design is lighter. The cover-lens glass is flat, and the resolution is 300 ppi black and white.
Boox built this one for one-handed use. It is just 6 millimeters thin and weighs 300 grams. The device comes with a Boox InSight magnetic active stylus and an orange magnetic folio case.
The Note Mini C also hits the Google Play Store, so users can download work apps like Teams, Outlook, Slack, and OneDrive. That means it is not a pure reading device either — it is a notebook with a full app store attached.
It costs $579.99 and will be available soon.
The Pricing Puzzle
The two notebooks share a price: $579.99. The Palma 3 is the outlier at $339.99. That spread is unusual, and Boox is asking consumers to choose between a cheap quiet screen and a pricey connected one.
What Each Device Actually Does
The three devices serve different purposes. The Palma 3 is a small reading companion, the Note Air6 C is a color notebook for annotation, and the Note Mini C is a portable work machine. Here is how they stack up:
- Palma 3 — palm-sized reader, $339.99, 6.13-inch screen, 128GB storage
- Note Air6 C — color notebook, $579.99, 10.3-inch screen, 64GB storage, included Pen3 stylus
- Note Mini C — portable notebook, $579.99, 8.52-inch screen, 6GB RAM, included InSight stylus
The Release Timeline
Boox is rolling these out in phases. The Note Air6 C is available now, while the Mini C and Palma 3 are coming soon. The company has not given exact dates for the later releases beyond “soon.”
| Device | Screen Size | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma 3 | 6.13 inches | $339.99 | Coming soon |
| Note Air6 C | 10.3 inches | $579.99 | Available now |
| Note Mini C | 8.52 inches | $579.99 | Coming soon |
Our View On The Launch
Two devices at the same price is an odd move for a brand that has spent years positioning itself as a premium player in the e-reader market. The Palma 3’s Quiet Tech positioning is a deliberate choice to differentiate it from the competition.
The $339.99 price on the Palma 3 is aggressive for a device that is not a distraction-free reader. Buyers should read the Quiet Tech philosophy carefully before deciding whether that trade-off works for them.
At $579.99, the Note Air6 C and Note Mini C both offer more than a simple reading device. They are priced to be secondary devices rather than primary ones.
Boox has positioned itself as a brand that makes devices for people who want technology without the stimulation. Whether that holds up against the actual products remains to be seen.
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