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iReader launches Neo 3 Ultra E-Ink reader with a 6-inch 300 PPI display and 53h battery

Soumyakanti — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:31:59 +0000

iReader has launched its latest flagship E-Ink reader, the Neo 3 Ultra, in China. It is priced at 1,499 yuan (approximately $220) and focuses on delivering improved performance and a refreshed reading experience.

iReader Neo 3 Ultra Specifications

The Neo 3 Ultra features a 4:3 aspect ratio with a 1072 x 1448 resolution. It includes a nano-level anti-glare etched surface to reduce reflections and enhance readability in bright light.

The device features an octa-core processor with a dedicated GPU, offering double the performance of earlier models. It includes 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a GPU Turbo 5.0 engine for enhanced graphics, faster page turns, and smoother navigation.

The Neo 3 Ultra introduces iDisplay Ultra Refresh technology. This system reduces ghosting and flickering on the E-Ink display while maintaining low power consumption. The device also uses iClean 2.0 AI technology to selectively refresh portions of the screen, further improving visual clarity.

The device features a ComfortLight Pro+ front-lighting system with 30 brightness levels and color-temperature adjustment. The lighting system ensures even illumination across the screen and reduces eye strain with DC dimming.

In terms of power, the Neo 3 Ultra includes a 2000mAh battery that provides up to 53 hours of reading time or 18 days of standby. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity. The USB-C port handles charging and data transfer.

The reader runs on SmartOS 3.4 and supports multitasking, gesture controls, and custom app organization. It is compatible with a wide range of file formats, including EPUB, PDF, and MP3, and weighs only 150 grams with a thickness of 7.5mm.

In related news, AOC introduced the 10W1D tablet last year, featuring a 10-inch E-Ink display, Wacom stylus support, and several smart tools designed for reading, studying, and note-taking.

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iReader’s New Smart 5 Pro e-reader features a 10.3-inch 300 PPI Screen, an 8-core CPU and an independent GPU

Anubhav — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:18:33 +0000

iReader has unveiled their latest e-reader, the Smart 5 Pro, promising a smoother and faster reading experience. Pre-orders are now open, with the official sale starting on July 29th.

The Smart 5 Pro e-reader starts at 3,099 Yuan ($426)

The Smart 5 Pro boasts a significant upgrade in display quality. It features a 10.3-inch 300 PPI Retina-level screen with a Carta 1200 panel, which iReader claims offers a 75% resolution increase compared to previous models. The display is further enhanced by ultra-high-transmittance ion-tempered glass, allowing for slim bezels on three sides and an impressive 84% screen-to-body ratio.

But the improvements go beyond the display. iReader has equipped the Smart 5 Pro with an 8-core processor and an independent GPU, resulting in what they claim are significant speed improvements. Users can expect faster app opening speeds (up to 88% faster), quicker book loading (up to 47% faster), smoother comic transitions (up to 52% faster), and a more responsive experience with PDFs (up to 38% faster).

The Smart 5 Pro runs on SmartOS 2.2, featuring i-Display 2.0 technology and global gesture controls for intuitive navigation. Additionally, iReader’s self-developed GPU Turbo promises further system-level performance enhancements.

Beyond core functionality, the Smart 5 Pro offers various features to enhance the reading experience. These include AI meeting minutes and note outlines, real-time audio-to-text conversion, and a global black-and-white inversion mode for comfortable reading in dark environments. The reading light has also been upgraded with new lamp beads and a light guide plate for improved uniformity.

The iReader Smart 5 Pro comes with 4GB of memory and 128GB of storage, which can hold an estimated library of 50,000 e-books and 20,000 PDFs. The e-reader is available for pre-order now in three options: a standard edition, a bundle with an elegant black smart magnetic cover, and a bundle with the Qingyulan smart magnetic cover. Prices start at 3099 yuan (approximately $464 USD).

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iReader Ocean 3 Plus e-reader up for sale in China for 1599 yuan ($223)

Soumyakanti — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:56:07 +0000

iReader introduced the Ocean 3 Plus e-reader a few days ago, an upgraded version of the Ocean 3, featuring an 8-inch E Ink display. Now the e-reader is up for sale at a starting price of 1599 yuan ($223). The new model boasts a larger and higher-quality screen compared to its predecessor.

iReader Ocean3 Plus E-Book Reader specifications:

This new e-book reader features an 8-inch Carta 1200 panel with a high resolution of 300 PPI, offering a 32% increase in visible area and a 30% improvement in resolution. Despite these enhancements, the device maintains a slim form factor, measuring only about 3.9mm in thickness.

One of the key upgrades is the inclusion of a new custom iReader CPU, running at an impressive 2.0GHz. As a result, users can enjoy a faster page-turning speed, with a 10% improvement, along with 12% faster boot-up speed and 15% faster PDF opening speed. Additionally, the device boasts a spacious 32GB storage capacity, providing ample room for a vast e-book collection.

The iReader Ocean3 Plus also offers various useful features, including a night reading mode for comfortable reading in low light, the REINK layout engine for a seamless reading layout, and the All-Knowing Eye feature for added convenience. Moreover, users can easily transfer files via WeChat and take advantage of a bilingual dictionary for language support.

Battery life is impressive as well, with the device powered by an 1800mAh battery, allowing up to 72 hours of continuous reading time and up to 30 days of standby time. The e-reader is now available to purchase from JD.com.

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iReader Smart Air Pro With Improved Processor, Storage Launched

Viraj Gawde — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:58:29 +0000

Recently, Palm Reading released the Smart Air e-book in China. Now, a new e-note device has debuted in the country. It is dubbed iReader Smart Air Pro. As the name suggests, it is a digital notebook device. The latest offing has the same display as the Smart Air but packs better hardware under the hood. Read on to know what the Smart Air Pro offers out of the box.

The iReader Smart Air Pro features a 8-inch display with 300 ppi pixel density. It adopts E Ink Carta 1200 display panel. iReader says that the contrast ratio is improved by 15 percent and the refresh rate by 22 percent. The screen surface etching process is said to be upgraded to improve the writing friction and offer a real paper-like writing experience. The Smart Air Pro supports a stylus pen with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. The device can be used for reading, taking notes, scribbling, and more.

Dimension-wise, the iReader Smart Air Pro measures 6.3mm in thinness and is lightweight at 225 grams.

Under the hood, the iReader Smart Air Pro is equipped with a quad-core processor compared to the dual-core SoC on the Smart Air. The latest offering also packs double the storage compared to the previous model i.e. 12GB. The device is backed by a 2,400mAh battery unit that is claimed to offer 75 hours of usage. Connectivity options on the Smart Air Pro include a dual-band USB-C port, WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0.

The iReader Smart Air Pro carries a price tag of RMB 2,199 (~$315). It is up for pre-order in China via JingDong.