BOOX PICCO E-READER ARRIVING NOVEMBER

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SUN, SEP 6, 2026

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Boox's miniature e-reader, the Picco, will launch in November. The 3.97-inch device offers a touchscreen display and physical page-turn buttons, differentiating it from competitors like Xteink's X4.

Boox first teased the Picco in July with minimal details. New information emerged from IFA coverage, though pricing remains unannounced. The Picco's 3.97-inch e-paper display supports touch input, an upgrade reviewers praised on Xteink's competing X4 Pro model. Physical page-turn buttons provide an alternative input method. Unlike Xteink devices, the Picco lacks rear magnets for phone attachment, focusing instead on standalone functionality. The device targets users seeking a compact e-reading experience in a market increasingly populated by ultra-portable alternatives to full-size e-readers. Boox has not yet confirmed the device's price ahead of its November launch window.

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