Xteink X4 becomes first non-Kindle in Amazon Top 10 e-readers
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Updated · Good e-Reader · Apr 28
Xteink X4 becomes first non-Kindle in Amazon Top 10 e-readers
7 articles · Updated · Good e-Reader · Apr 28
Priced at $69.99, the 4.3-inch device reached number six, breaking nearly a decade of Amazon dominance in the retailer's bestselling e-reader rankings.
The X4 has a 220 PPI display, side-button controls, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a 32GB microSD card, but lacks a touchscreen and front light.
Built around an ESP32 and weighing 74 grams, it targets portable everyday tasks like boarding passes and calendars, with a claimed 14-day battery life.
Is a $70 'hackable' e-reader a real threat to Amazon's Kindle empire, or just a niche gadget for tinkerers?
Does the Xteink's success signal a shift towards simpler, open technology over polished, locked-down ecosystems?