Hello
Is there a complete list of all e-ink manufacturers?
So far, I have found:
onyxboox.com
boox.com
remarkable.com
dasung.com
bigmestore.com
Thank you!
Complete list of e-ink manufacturers?
A complete list would be huge, particularly as there's a ton of one off Chinese devices. Also, careful as some of those links are to unofficial fronts like the Goodereader pretend Bigme store and a Russian reseller of Boox.
What are you looking for? According to ChatGPT (I haven't made any attempt to edit or check)…
# E-Ink Device Manufacturers and Their Official Websites
E-ink devices span e-readers, digital notepads, monitors, and more. Below is a comprehensive list of manufacturers (both major and minor) of such devices, grouped by category, along with their official websites.
## E-Reader Manufacturers (E-Book Readers)
- **Amazon (Kindle)** – The maker of the Kindle e-readers, one of the most popular e-ink device lines (E-reader - Wikipedia). *Official site:* amazon.com.
- **Barnes & Noble (Nook)** – Barnes & Noble produces the Nook series of e-readers for the US/UK market (E-reader - Wikipedia). *Official site:* barnesandnoble.com.
- **Rakuten Kobo** – Kobo (owned by Rakuten) offers a global line of Kobo eReaders, including models like the Kobo Clara and Libra (E-reader - Wikipedia). *Official site:* kobo.com.
- **PocketBook** – A Swiss-headquartered company making PocketBook e-readers, popular in Europe (Eastern Europe/Russia) (E-reader - Wikipedia). *Official site:* pocketbook-int.com (international).
- **Tolino** – A German alliance of booksellers offering Tolino brand e-readers (E-reader - Wikipedia). *Official site:* mytolino.com (information and support for Tolino devices).
- **Onyx Boox** – Onyx International (China) produces the **BOOX** brand of e-readers and e-note tablets (E-reader - Wikipedia) (Onyx Boox - Wikipedia). *Official site:* boox.com. (Onyx BOOX devices use Android and E Ink displays.)
- **Bookeen (Cybook)** – A French company (now part of Vivlio) known for Cybook e-readers (such as the Cybook Muse and Ocean) (Bookeen - Wikipedia) (Bookeen - Wikipedia). *Official site:* bookeen.com (now integrated with Vivlio).
- **Ectaco (JetBook)** – Ectaco (USA) produced the JetBook e-readers and a color e-ink JetBook model. *Official site:* ectaco.com (site features their translation devices; JetBook info is archived).
- **InkBOOK (Arta Tech)** – A Poland-based brand (by Arta Tech) that offers **inkBOOK** Android-based e-readers (Arta Tech joins EDRLab). *Official site:* inkbook.eu.
- **Icarus** – Former Dutch brand (Distriread) that sold Icarus e-readers in Europe (now defunct, but notable as a minor brand) (E-reader - Wikipedia). *(Site no longer active)*.
- **Other Regional Brands** – *Examples:* **Readmoo (mooInk)** – a Taiwanese brand for Chinese-language e-readers (official site: readmoo.com) (mooInk 系列繁體中文電子書閱讀器 - Readmoo); **Midian (汉王 Hanvon)** – a Chinese company (Hanwang) known for early e-readers and now e-notes (site: hanvon.com) (E Ink Products); **TrekStor** – a German brand that made the Pyrus e-reader (site: *discontinued*). These and other regional players have offered e-ink readers in their markets.
## Digital Notebooks & E-Ink Tablets (E-Note Devices)
- **reMarkable** – A Norwegian startup producing the **reMarkable** e-ink writing tablets, designed to feel like paper (reMarkable - Wikipedia). *Official site:* remarkable.com. (Known for reMarkable 2 and the new reMarkable “Paper Pro” color tablet.) (E Ink Products)
- **Ratta (Supernote)** – Ratta is a small independent manufacturer (with offices in the US, China, Japan) that designs the **Supernote** series of e-ink note-taking tablets (SuperNote A5 e-Reader Review - Good e-Reader). *Official site:* supernote.com. (Models include Supernote A6 X, A5 X, and the latest “X2” series.)
- **Onyx Boox** – *(Listed above as well)* – Onyx’s BOOX line includes powerful e-note tablets (e.g. Note Air, Note Ultra, Tab X) in addition to e-readers (Onyx Boox - Wikipedia). *Official site:* boox.com. (Onyx devices combine e-reader and note-taking functions, and even monitors like the Boox Mira.)
- **Bigme** – A Chinese brand specializing in **color e-ink tablets** and e-notes. Bigme has developed multiple generations of color E Ink devices and is considered a leading brand in this niche (About Us – Bigme Official Store) (Bigme Euro Shop). *Official site:* bigme.com (and store.bigme.vip for global store).
- **Boyue (Likebook/Meebook)** – Boyue was a Chinese e-reader maker known for the **Likebook** series (Mars, Ares, etc.) which often had note-taking features (Boyue is going out of business and the Likebook brand might be dead - Good e-Reader). The Likebook brand has largely transitioned to **Meebook** under a new company (formed by former Boyue staff) (Boyue is going out of business and the Likebook brand might be dead - Good e-Reader). *Official sites:* (Boyue’s site is defunct; Meebook devices are available via distributors).
- **Fujitsu (Quaderno)** – Fujitsu of Japan offers the **Quaderno** A4 and A5 digital paper tablets, which are e-ink notepads similar to Sony’s (Fujitsu’s latest Quaderno models even have color Kaleido e-ink screens) (E Ink Products). *Official site:* fujitsuquaderno.com.
- **Sony (Digital Paper)** – Sony’s **Digital Paper** series (e.g. DPT-RP1 and DPT-CP1) are large e-ink tablets for professionals (Sony Digital Paper - Wikipedia). *Official site:* sony.com Electronics – Digital Paper (product page). Sony’s Digital Paper line (13″ and 10″ tablets) is aimed at reading/editing documents (Sony Digital Paper - Wikipedia).
- **iFlytek** – Chinese tech company iFlytek produces **E Ink tablets and e-notebooks**, such as the iFlytek AI Note series and the iFlytek Max (a 13.3″ e-note) (iFlytek Max is a 13.3-inch e-note - Good e-Reader). These devices often integrate voice-to-text and AI features (reflecting iFlytek’s speech tech background). *Official site:* iflytek.com (Chinese; with an English store for devices).
- **Huawei (MatePad Paper)** – Huawei released the **MatePad Paper**, a 10.3″ E-Ink tablet for note-taking and reading (runs HarmonyOS). *Official site:* huawei.com.
- **Xiaomi** – Xiaomi (China) has dabbled in e-ink devices such as the **Mi Reader** (6″ e-reader) and **Moaan InkPalm** mini e-readers. These are Android-based e-ink gadgets released in China. *Official site:* mi.com (product availability varies).
- **Others (E-Notes)** – *Examples:* **Hyper** (formerly EE Write) – makers of the **ePad** 10.3″ e-note; **Remarkable competitors** like **QuirkLogic** (Papyr 13.3″ e-note, now discontinued) and **Dasung** (Not-eReader tablet); **Sharp** (WG-P*** series digital notepads, though those use memory LCD). These represent smaller or specialized entrants in the e-note space.
## E-Ink Monitors & Accessory Manufacturers
- **Dasung** – A Chinese company dedicated to **E-Ink monitors**. Its **Paperlike** series of E-Ink monitors (13.3″, 25.3″, etc.) are high-refresh e-paper displays for PC use (DASUNG Paperlike E-ink Monitor&Tablet--Save Your Eyes!). *Official site:* dasung.com (and shop.dasung.com for international store). (Dasung pioneered high-refresh e-ink for computing, branding their tech “Not-eReader” for monitor use.)
- **Onyx (BOOX Mira)** – Onyx also produces E-Ink monitors like the **BOOX Mira** (13.3″) and Mira Pro (25″) in addition to tablets. *Official site:* boox.com – see “Accessories” section.
- **Solomon Systech (QiOO)** – Offers **QiOO ePaper monitors** (for example, a 7.8″ secondary monitor). *Official site:* qioo-tech.com (Hong Kong).
- **Open Book** – *DIY kits / dev boards:* e.g., **InkPlate** by e-radionica (an open-source e-ink display for hobbyists), **Open Book Project** (prototype e-reader). *(These are hobbyist products, official info on project websites.)*
- **Other Accessories** – **Oaxis** – known for the **InkCase** (an e-ink screen smartphone case for iPhone and other phones) that adds a second E-Ink display to a phone’s back (InkCase for iPhone). *Official site:* oaxis.com – InkCase or inkcase.com. Similarly, **PopSlate** was a case with E-Ink screen for iPhones (company now defunct).
## Other E-Ink Device Manufacturers (Phones, Typewriters, etc.)
- **Hisense** – Known primarily for TVs, Hisense (China) also produces **E-Ink smartphones**. Models like the Hisense A5, A7, and A9 feature black-and-white or color E-Ink displays instead of LCD/OLED (HiSense launches first smartphones with color E-ink display, tablet with blue light free monochrome RLCD - NotebookCheck.net News) (HiSense launches first smartphones with color E-ink display, tablet with blue light free monochrome RLCD - NotebookCheck.net News). *Official site:* hisense.com (global). (In China, Hisense’s e-ink phones are well-known for providing a phone/e-reader hybrid experience.)
- **Mudita** – A Polish company focusing on minimalistic devices. They produce the **Mudita Pure**, an eye-friendly “dumb phone” with a black-and-white E-Ink screen (Mudita Pure – Pure Bliss or Hype: A Review - Good e-Reader). *Official site:* mudita.com. (The Mudita Pure is designed to reduce distractions and has an open-source OS and low SAR radiation.)
- **Light (Light Phone)** – A Brooklyn-based startup making the **Light Phone**, a simple phone with an E-Ink display. The Light Phone II uses a 2.84-inch E-Ink screen and prioritizes minimal functionality (calls, texts, etc.) (Light Phone - Wikipedia). *Official site:* thelightphone.com.
- **Astrohaus (Freewrite)** – Astrohaus makes the **Freewrite** smart typewriters – distraction-free writing devices with E-Ink screens. The Freewrite and Freewrite Traveler feature e-paper displays paired with mechanical keyboards for writers (Smart Typewriter (Gen3) - Freewrite Store). *Official site:* getfreewrite.com. (These devices use 6″ E-Ink screens for a paper-like writing experience.)
- **King Jim (Pomera)** – A Japanese company, King Jim, produces the **Pomera** line of digital memo typewriters. The **Pomera DM30** is a foldable e-ink typewriter with a 6″ E-Ink screen for writing notes and drafts on the go (E Ink News). *Official site:* kingjim.co.jp (in Japanese; Pomera information available via King Jim’s product pages).
- **Lenovo** – The PC maker Lenovo has integrated E-Ink displays in some devices. Notably, the **ThinkBook Plus** series laptops feature a secondary E-Ink screen on the lid (for reading and notes) (E Ink Products), and the Yoga Book C930 had an E-Ink keyboard/display. *Official site:* lenovo.com.
- **Asus** – Asus has explored E-Ink in devices like the **ASUS Precog** concept and the more recent **ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold** (which has an E-Ink keyboard accessory) and even an ePaper **NUC 14 Pro** (mini PC with E-Ink display) (E Ink Products). *Official site:* asus.com.
- **Ledger** – The crypto-wallet company Ledger created the **Ledger Stax**, a hardware wallet with a curved E-Ink display for its interface (E Ink Products). *Official site:* ledger.com. (This shows E-Ink expanding into fintech devices.)
- **Miscellaneous** – E-Ink displays appear in various other gadgets: **Yota Devices** (Russia) made the **YotaPhone** with an E-Ink screen on the back (company now defunct), **INKBOOK** (*not to be confused with inkBOOK above*) made an E-Ink typewriter *Traveler* (crowdfunded prototype), **Sony FES Watch** (fashion watch with e-paper band), **Typewriters like AlphaSmart Neo** (though Neo used LCD, not e-ink). Even **wearables** like the **878® E-Ink Jacket** have used e-paper panels (E Ink Products). These highlight the diversity of e-ink applications beyond the core categories.
Each of the above companies has contributed to the landscape of e-ink devices. From major e-reader brands to niche startups, the common thread is the use of E-Ink (electronic paper) technology to deliver a paper-like, low-power display experience. This list should serve as a broad overview of *who makes e-ink devices today, along with where to find them online*.
**Sources:** E Ink device showcase and news (E Ink Products) (E Ink Products); industry reports and Wikipedia for market coverage (E-reader - Wikipedia); product announcements and reviews for specific companies and devices (reMarkable (reMarkable - Wikipedia), Supernote (SuperNote A5 e-Reader Review - Good e-Reader), Sony (Sony Digital Paper - Wikipedia), Mudita (Mudita Pure – Pure Bliss or Hype: A Review - Good e-Reader), Light Phone (Light Phone - Wikipedia), Freewrite (Smart Typewriter (Gen3) - Freewrite Store), Pomera (E Ink News), etc.). These references verify the existence and roles of the listed brands in the e-ink device ecosystem.
I'm trying to watch the e-ink market closely. I'm hoping the pace of forward progress for this technology moves faster sooner than later. I believe some displays can get up to 40 fps, but there are still issues like ghosting. Since e-ink is more of a physical process as compared to LCDs, I also wonder how the battery life would fair when the technology gets to a point where you can actually watch videos on a device without it looking as underwhelming as it does currently.
Clokwork Dasungs current models can achieve 33hz for 25.3", 40hz for 13.3" and 60hz for their 10.3." I personally didnt like how they are achieving the faster speed on the 33hz 25.3, I sold it right after I got it. I am typing on the white hd-f 13.3 (one before the 40hz) and I enjoy it. I use it on text mode and set speed to 1 below the fastest. Its fast and has way less ghosting compared to other devices.
some models use temporal dithering apparently
FabiFr I think its spatial dithering since it stops when your not scrolling. I just avoid display modes that use more dithering. On my dasung I use text mode which is mostly no spatial dithering but on some grays I think its used which I recently found out. It still is comfortable to me I will say.
Thanks, I think www.modos.tech also needs to be included though not yet available.
Also www.waveshare.com needs to be included too.
Since it seems many places get their panels from the same place(s), I'm hoping companies with high R&D budgets get involved to drive the pace of improvement and competition. I could really use a good eink external monitor for work but they aren't quite "there" yet. Soon I hope.