Complete list of e-ink manufacturers?

nostrain

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!

Rowe

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.

jordan

Rowe bigme just recently acquired that domain from goodereader

nostrain

Rowe

Thanks, I think www.modos.tech also needs to be included though not yet available.

Also www.waveshare.com needs to be included too.

Clokwork

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.

jordan

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.

Clokwork

jordan That's awesome to learn. Thanks for that!

jordan

Clokwork No problem! btw when I say I didn't like how they're achieving fast speeds, I just mean when scrolling for example it feels uncomfortable. Theres almost like some sort of motion blur or something.

FabiFr

some models use temporal dithering apparently

https://ledstrain.org/d/3225-e-ink-technology/5

jordan

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.

Clokwork

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.