BOOX Note Max 2024
Its 13.3-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display with 300 PPI delivers sharp, paper-like readability that stands out for long-form reading and annotation. The bundled case adds immediate out-of-box protection without extra cost, a practical differentiator for a device in this niche. This tablet is best for dedicated readers and note-takers who prioritize eye comfort over multimedia performance.
CPU Intel
OS Android
18 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong eye comfort (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong reading battery (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
- Below average social proof (0th percentile)
- Below average feature (8th percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 |
Physical
| OS | Android |
vs Competition
| Spec | BOOX Note Max | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz |
| RAM (GB) | - | 16 | 32 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | - | 1024 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Screen | - | 13" 2752x2064 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 |
| OS | Android | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | 47 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Eye Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOOX Note Max | 34.8 | 33 | 31 | 30.2 | 32.2 | 7.6 | 30.1 | 97.4 | 37.2 | 0.3 | 19.8 | 95.5 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.8 | 48.2 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 41.1 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.8 | 48.2 | 92.8 | 48.1 | 0.8 | 75.1 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.6 | 48.2 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 52.2 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82.1 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 48.2 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 70.4 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 48.2 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 71.7 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall17.8
- Reading56.2
- Student12.7
- Business9.8
- Art Design8.5
- Productivity7.8
- Entertainment4.9
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