The Supernote A5 X2 Manta has just made its grand entrance into the world of E Ink notebooks, offering users a fresh take on digital note-taking. Its standout feature is its modular design, allowing easy upgrades and repairs, a trait that sets it apart from competitors like the Kindle Scribe and Kobo Elipsa 2E.
Inspired by the elegant manta ray, the A5 X2 Manta boasts a sleek design that balances aesthetics with functionality. Its ultra-thin profile measures just 6.0mm, with side bezels at 3.6mm that incorporate touch-sensitive sensors for intuitive navigation.
This innovative device features a 10.7-inch flexible E Ink display with an impressive 1920 × 2560 resolution, providing users with a paper-like writing experience. It lacks a front light, focusing instead on a natural writing feel, thanks to its palm rejection and FeelWrite 2 self-recovery soft film.
Powered by a Rockchip RK3566 1.8GHz quad-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM, the A5 X2 Manta offers 32GB of storage expandable up to 2TB. Running on a custom version of Android 11 named Chauvet, it’s tailored for note-taking enthusiasts. Users can enjoy uninterrupted connectivity with its dual-band Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 Type-C, and Bluetooth 5.0, with optional keyboard support enhancing its versatility.
One significant difference between the A5 X2 Manta and the Kindle Scribe is the lack of an included stylus. However, Supernote provides a range of styluses for purchase, starting at $59, with options like the LAMY safari twin EMR pen at $89 offering dual functionality with a ceramic nib and a ball-point pen.
The beauty of the Supernote A5 X2 Manta lies in its user-friendly design; upgrading or repairing the device is tool-free, courtesy of a simple switch mechanism that opens the back panel.
Though priced at $459, making it pricier than both the Kindle Scribe (16GB) and the reMarkable 2, the Supernote A5 X2 Manta offers value through features like its half-folio case, sold separately at $59, providing durability and protection.
Supernote values customer loyalty, offering a 50% discount to owners of previous A5/A6 notebooks, adjustable towards the purchase of the A5 X2 Manta, though some restrictions apply.
For those looking for a device that’s more than just a digital notebook, the Supernote A5 X2 Manta delivers with a flexible, upgrade-friendly design and a focus on providing a superior writing experience.
