# BOOX Mira (E Ink Monitor)

> BOOX Mira is a 13.3-inch monochrome E Ink monitor built for people who spend long days reading, writing, coding, or editing documents. Its reflective 2200 x 1650 display, adjustable front light, touch input, USB-C and Mini HDMI connections, four refresh modes, and 590-gram aluminum body make it a portable second screen with crisp text and no conventional backlight. The bargain is blunt: buyers trade color, fluid motion, and low prices for a paper-like workspace, while ghosting and frequent setting changes remain part of daily life.

- **Created by:** Onyx International Inc. (BOOX)
- **Launched:** 2021
- **Platforms:** windows, macos, linux, ipados, ios, android
- **Pricing:** Paid. BOOX's current 13.3-inch collection lists the original Mira at US$799.99 and sold out. Its September 2021 Japanese launch carried an expected street price of about ¥96,800. Availability now varies by region and resale channel.
- **Key features:** 13.3-inch high-density E Ink display, Four refresh modes, Manual refresh control, Dual-tone front light, Single-cable USB-C

## Features

- **13.3-inch high-density E Ink display** — A flexible monochrome E Ink panel displays 2200 x 1650 pixels at 207 ppi, prioritizing sharp text and reflective, paper-like viewing.
- **Four refresh modes** — Speed, Text, Image, and Video modes trade image quality and ghosting against responsiveness; custom modes can be created in the Mira desktop software.
- **Manual refresh control** — A dedicated front button clears accumulated ghosting, while a side function button and scroll wheel adjust contrast, light temperature, speed, and modes.
- **Dual-tone front light** — Warm and cool front lights illuminate the reflective panel from the surface instead of shining through it like a conventional backlight.
- **Single-cable USB-C** — Computers with DisplayPort-capable USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 and later can carry power and video on one cable; Mini HDMI is available for other setups.
- **Capacitive touch** — Touch input can operate the connected computer when USB-C carries the touch signal, although behavior depends on the operating system and display mode.
- **Portable aluminum body** — The monitor weighs about 590 grams, measures 5.6 mm at its thinnest point, and includes a detachable magnetic cover that doubles as a stand.
- **Standard VESA mounting** — A 75 x 75 mm VESA pattern lets the Mira attach to compatible monitor arms and stands, useful because the bundled folding stand has limited adjustment.

## Achievements

- Introduced in 2021 as Onyx International's first dedicated secondary monitor supporting both USB-C and HDMI input.
- Combined a 207 ppi 13.3-inch E Ink display, touch input, front lighting, VESA support, and a 590-gram portable chassis.
- Received a 7/10 expert score from BGR in 2023, with design, portability, the refresh button, and general display performance listed as strengths.
- Helped establish a BOOX monitor family that later expanded to 25.3-inch monochrome and color Mira Pro models.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — BOOX's live 13.3-inch store collection lists the original Mira at US$799.99 and sold out; official Mira software downloads remain available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- **2025-04** — BOOX announced the 25.3-inch Mira Pro Color, the company's first large color E Ink monitor, extending the family beyond the original portable monochrome Mira.
- **2023-01** — BOOX stopped renewing firmware packages, user manuals, and changelogs on its legacy downloads site, but retained a Mira Series area with desktop software and a quick-start guide.
- **2021-09** — The 13.3-inch Mira launched in Japan on September 28 with Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, iOS, and selected Android compatibility.

## Links

- Website: https://shop.boox.com/products/boox-mira
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onyxboox
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/onyxboox
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BOOX.global
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boox.global/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boox.global

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Last updated: 2026-08-20