Boox may be preparing a major new e-reader lineup, including the Palma 3 and Note Air6 C
Boox has already had a busy year with several new ePaper devices and accessories, but the company may not be finished yet. A new report suggests that Boox has at least four more devices in development, potentially expanding its lineup with fresh options for compact reading, color note-taking, and productivity-focused ePaper work.
The rumored upcoming devices include the Boox Palma 3, Boox Note Air6 C, Boox Tab Elite, and Boox Note Mini C. These models would join Boox’s growing catalog of Android-powered e-readers and ePaper tablets, giving fans more choices across different screen sizes and use cases.
The Boox Palma 3 is expected to be the next version of the Palma series, following the Palma 2, which launched in October 2024. Like earlier Palma models, the Palma 3 is likely to keep the pocket-friendly, phone-like design that made the lineup stand out from traditional e-readers. Instead of a regular smartphone screen, however, it should feature an ePaper display designed for reading comfort and longer battery life.
One of the expected upgrades for the Palma 3 is a Carta 1300 ePaper screen, which could improve contrast, responsiveness, and overall readability. A faster processor is also rumored, which would make the device feel smoother when opening apps, browsing documents, or navigating the Android interface. While a major RAM or storage increase is uncertain due to current memory market pressures, users will likely hope Boox at least keeps the specifications in line with the previous generation.
Another major device reportedly in development is the Boox Note Air6 C. This would be the successor to the Note Air5 C, even though that model has not yet been on the market for a full year. The biggest rumored improvement is Android 16 out of the box, which could bring better software support, improved performance, and a more polished user experience.
The Note Air series has become one of Boox’s most recognizable product families, especially for users who want a balance between reading, writing, annotation, and productivity. If the Note Air6 C continues that approach, it could appeal to students, professionals, researchers, and anyone who prefers a paper-like screen for notes and documents.
The Boox Tab Elite is also said to be on the way, though details remain limited. Based on the name, it may be positioned as a higher-performance ePaper tablet in the Tab lineup. That could mean stronger hardware, productivity-focused software features, and a design aimed at users who want more than a simple e-reader.
There is speculation that the Tab Elite could be built for heavier workflows, potentially serving as an ePaper alternative to a laptop for certain tasks. Boox has already experimented with large-screen and productivity-first devices, so a powerful new Tab model would fit naturally into its portfolio.
The fourth rumored device is the Boox Note Mini C. While technical information is still scarce, it may be designed as a spiritual successor to the Boox Tab Mini C, a compact color ePaper tablet released in 2023 that is no longer widely available. If that turns out to be accurate, the Note Mini C could offer a color ePaper display with stylus support in a smaller form factor.
A compact color note-taking device would make sense for users who want something more portable than a 10-inch tablet but more capable than a basic e-reader. It could be ideal for handwritten notes, reading manga or comics, highlighting PDFs, sketching, and managing daily planning tasks without carrying a larger device.
Boox has not officially confirmed release dates for these rumored products. However, the company has often introduced new devices around October in previous years, so there is a possibility that at least some of these models could appear during a similar launch window.
If the report proves accurate, Boox could close the year with one of its most interesting product refreshes yet. The Palma 3 may attract readers who want an ePaper device in a smartphone-style body, the Note Air6 C could become the next mainstream color note-taking tablet, the Tab Elite may target power users, and the Note Mini C could fill the gap for those wanting a compact color ePaper notebook.
For e-reader fans, digital note-takers, and anyone watching the evolution of Android ePaper tablets, Boox’s next wave of devices could be worth keeping an eye on.
