# BOOX Note Air5 C

> The BOOX Note Air5 C is a 10.3-inch color E Ink notebook that combines a paper-like writing surface with Android 15, Google Play, PDF annotation, expandable storage and an optional keyboard. Its open app ecosystem makes it unusually flexible for researchers, students, writers and document-heavy professionals, but buyers trade LCD-like color, instant animation and simple setup for that flexibility.

- **Created by:** Onyx International (BOOX)
- **Launched:** 2025
- **Platforms:** android
- **Pricing:** Paid. The official BOOX store listed the Note Air5 C at $499.99 when researched in August 2026; it launched at $529.99 in the US and Europe. Regional prices and direct-store bundles vary, and the optional keyboard cover is sold separately.
- **Key features:** 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 display, Android 15 and Google Play, BOOX Pen3 handwriting, Native notes and Smart Scribe, Document reading and annotation

## Features

- **10.3-inch Kaleido 3 display** — Shows 4,096 colors at 150 ppi and black-and-white content at 300 ppi, with an anti-glare surface and adjustable warm/cool front light.
- **Android 15 and Google Play** — Installs reading, research, cloud and productivity apps instead of restricting buyers to one bookstore or document service.
- **BOOX Pen3 handwriting** — The included magnetic stylus supports 4,096 pressure levels, tilt and spare nib storage; BOOX also applies a textured writing film.
- **Native notes and Smart Scribe** — Offers multiple brushes, handwriting-to-text, search across handwritten notes, shapes, outlines, links, tags, templates and Infinite Notes.
- **Document reading and annotation** — NeoReader supports common ebook and office formats, PDF reflow, highlighting, handwritten markup and split-screen notes.
- **App-specific display controls** — EInkWise adjusts refresh mode, color, contrast, DPI and layout for individual Android apps.
- **Expandable and connected** — Includes 64GB storage, a microSD slot supporting cards up to 2TB, USB-C OTG, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, speakers and a microphone.
- **Optional keyboard workflow** — Rear pogo pins connect to BOOX’s magnetic keyboard cover, which also adds USB-C pass-through charging for light office work.

## Achievements

- Moved the Note Air line to Android 15 while retaining full Google Play access.
- Added official pogo-pin keyboard-cover support and programmable side buttons to the Note Air design.
- Recommended as the best overall E Ink tablet in Android Central’s 2026 buying guide.
- Expert Reviews praised its Android flexibility and responsive native Notes experience while comparing it favorably on price with the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — BOOX announced firmware V4.2.1 for Note Air5 C, including community-requested improvements and enterprise or school network access enhancements.
- **2026-04** — Firmware V4.2 began rolling out after a Note Air5 C beta, adding features including EInkWise Code and a redesigned Calendar Memo workflow.
- **2025-10** — Note Air5 C launched with Android 15, the BOOX Pen3, keyboard-cover support and firmware V4.1.1; BOOX later made Smooth refresh mode available with V4.1.2 or higher.

## Links

- Website: https://shop.boox.com/products/noteair5c
- 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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