However, some users did comment on hearing an annoying noise when writing with the stylus, similar to the sound of a dry felt tip on paper. Like the MatePad Paper, the feel is similar to writing on actual paper. The Note Air 2 Plus’s screen has a slight texture to it, creating resistance when used with the bundled stylus. The ability to alter brightness was great, and since I was able to use the Kindle app, I could easily highlight passages I enjoyed and make notes using the split-screen feature and the Notes app. I enjoyed reading books on the Note Air 2 Plus, with the words looking crisp and clear against the background. Overall, though, I was always able to view the content displayed on the screen. Personally, my preference is for a yellow-toned display, but the colder tones proved handy for reading outdoors, or in other brightly lit areas. There are no LEDs here, but you can alter screen brightness from the pull-down menu, choosing between yellow or blue light and dimming options, which I found worked great in most environments. Nevertheless, the Note Air 2 Plus remains a great e-reader and basic tablet, although those looking for a device to watch media should opt for a tablet with a more vibrant display, such as an iPad. I did download YouTube, although the Note Air 2 Plus’s refresh rate wasn’t good enough to run fast-paced video content, which made me question why it was supported at all. However, the monochrome display does limit the device slightly, making pictures in books and articles more difficult to distinguish. As someone who struggles to look at screens for too long a period, it was never glaring and ideal to use in darker environments. The Note Air 2 Plus’s E-Ink display has a 1404 x 1872 resolution and 227 DPI, which makes it easier on the eyes than an OLED panel. Nevertheless, I was grateful for its inclusion. Bluetooth support is present, but since I was mostly using the Note Air 2 Plus for reading and browsing, it was used rather sparingly. However, I did find that audio quality was decent. The inclusion of an E-Ink display meant that I didn’t ever use this device to watch video content, despite an app being available for download. Despite leaning into the tablet format, there are no volume buttons – although you can alter the audio from within the device. The Note Air 2 Plus comes with one port, a USB-C charging port, and a power button. I was able to magnetically dock the stylus onto the side of the device, rarely having to deal with it falling off – which can’t be said for the Huawei MateBook E, whose cover doesn’t have a clip to secure it. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)Īs well as offering protection, the case can also be used to prop up the e-reader, which proved rather handy for reading on the train. Overall, the Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus is an attractive and sleek e-reader, more so than my own blue Kindle Paperwhite. The attractive green hue is further enhanced by orange accents on the rear of the device and on the front logo. The case did prove handy for keeping the e-reader protected on long journeys, but at home, I was happy to go without, in the main so that I could admire the deep pine green colour of the device. In addition, the clip-on mechanism meant that it was never at risk of falling off or becoming displaced, unlike the case on the Huawei MatePad Paper. I chose not to use the bundled cover for the majority of my time using the device, but I appreciated its inclusion. Its weight makes it feel sturdy, while the Carta glass screen that’s resistant to scratches and smudges meant the I could throw the device into my bag without worry. There’s some heft to the device, the Note Air 2 Plus weighing in at 445g, although I found it comfortably to hold in one hand. The Note Air 2 Plus looks like an e-reader, with the thicker bezel on the left side of the display making it easier to hold, in the same vein as the Kindle Oasis. I’ve been using the Note Air 2 Plus for the past few weeks, and here’s how I have got on. The last device I reviewed that was similar was the Huawei MatePad Paper, and I’m pleased to report that the Note Air 2 Plus manages its execution better, with fewer latency issues and improved performance overall. The model on review here is the Note Air 2 Plus it reminds me a great deal of the Amazon Kindle range, featuring an E-Ink display and a focus on productivity over pure content consumption. The Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus is a tablet and e-reader in one, arriving with a Boox Pine Green stylus with which you can doodle and take notes as you read.
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