Boox Picco Teased as a Tiny 3.97-Inch E-Reader Built for Pocket-Friendly Reading
Onyx is preparing to enter the growing market for ultra-compact e-readers with a new device called the Boox Picco. The upcoming model is expected to be one of the smallest e-readers available, featuring a 3.97-inch E-Ink display designed for readers who want a lightweight, pocket-sized device for books on the go.
The Boox Picco will be the first product in the company’s new Boox Tile series, a fresh lineup focused on compact reading devices. Early teaser images show a clean, minimalist design that looks somewhat like a small white smartphone. It appears to have flat bezels around the screen, along with a slightly larger bottom chin.
What makes the Boox Picco stand out is its size. With a 3.97-inch screen, it is smaller than many modern smartphones, making it easy to carry in a pocket, small bag, or even one hand. This could appeal to readers who find traditional 6-inch or 7-inch e-readers too large for casual daily use.
The device uses a grayscale E-Ink display, which is ideal for reading text with reduced eye strain compared to standard phone screens. It also includes front lighting, allowing users to read comfortably in darker environments, such as at night or while traveling.
Another confirmed feature is microSD card support, meaning users will be able to store e-books on expandable storage. This could be useful for anyone with a large digital library who prefers offline access without relying heavily on cloud storage.
At this stage, Onyx has not revealed the full specifications of the Boox Picco. Details such as processor, battery life, supported e-book formats, operating system, price, and release date are still unknown. It is also unclear whether the device will run a full Android-based system like some larger Boox models or use a more focused reading interface built mainly for e-books.
The Boox Picco appears to follow a rising trend in the e-reader market: smaller devices made for quick, convenient reading anywhere. While large e-readers remain popular for PDFs, comics, and productivity, pocket-sized E-Ink readers are becoming more attractive for users who want something simple, portable, and distraction-free.
Since Onyx has already started teasing the device, an official launch may not be far away. If priced competitively, the Boox Picco could become an interesting option for readers looking for a compact E-Ink e-reader that is easier to carry than a phone and more comfortable for long reading sessions than a standard LCD or OLED display.
