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Onyx Boox Faraday Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£340Screen size:7.8 inchesPixel density:300 ppiInternal storage:32 GBBattery life:?Supported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

Onyx Boox Faraday Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the eReader's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best eReaders on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

90%

7.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▲Better than 86% of ereaders
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

25%

8.9

Display

22%

8.1

Reading

18%

8.4

Battery

14%

6.6

Hardware

12%

8.7

Connectivity

9%

4.4

Design

▲Better than 84% of ereaders
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £340

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Technical Specifications of eReader Onyx Boox Faraday

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

8.9

Display

22%

8.1

Reading

18%

8.4

Battery

14%

6.6

Hardware

12%

8.7

Connectivity

9%

4.4

Design

7.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose an eReader reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Onyx Boox Faraday has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the eReader's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for an eReader with a good balance between reading comfort, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

8.1
Brand name
Onyx
Screen size
7.8 inches
Screen size
7.8 inches
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This ereader has a screen size of 7.8 inches which is larger than 64.8% on this spec and equal to 9% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
1404x1872 px
Screen resolution
1404x1872 px
▲ Better than 74% of models
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 1404x1872 px, which is sharper than that of 73.8% of eReaders and the same as that of 17.2% of eReaders.
Pixel density
300 ppi
Pixel density
300 ppi
▲ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 300 ppi which is higher than 51.6% on this spec and equal to 48.4% of eReaders.
E-paper display
yes
E-paper display
yes
▲ Better than 2% of models
This ereader uses an e-paper display. 2.5% of eReaders have an e-paper display.
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Supported file types
20
Supported file types
20
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 20 file types which is more than 73.7% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
yes
PDF reflow support
yes
▲ Better than 45% of models
This ereader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
Annotation support
yes
▲ Better than 2% of models
This ereader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
Dictionary
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This ereader includes a built-in dictionary. 0.8% of eReaders include a built-in dictionary.
Text-to-speech
yes
Text-to-speech
yes
▲ Better than 36% of models
This ereader offers text-to-speech. 36.1% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is higher than 96.7% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Charging time
3 hours
Charging time
3 hours
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
This ereader takes 3 hours to charge which is slower than 53.6% on this spec and equal to 27.3% of eReaders.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This ereader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 32 GB of internal storage which is more than 59% on this spec and equal to 23% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
3 GB
RAM capacity
3 GB
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This ereader offers 3 GB of RAM which is more than 81.2% on this spec and equal to 4.9% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
8x 2 GHz
CPU base clock speed
8x 2 GHz
▲ Better than 83% of models
This ereader has a CPU base clock speed of 8x2 GHz, which is faster than that of 82.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 12.4% of eReaders.
Operating system
Android 11
Operating system
Android 11
▲ Better than 76% of models
This ereader runs Android 11, which is more advanced than that of 76.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 17.2% of eReaders.
Memory card slot
no
Memory card slot
no
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This ereader does not have a memory card slot. 43.4% of eReaders have a memory card slot.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 7% of models
This ereader connects over Wi-Fi. 6.6% of eReaders have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
▲ Better than 58% of models
This ereader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is newer than that of 58.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 40.2% of eReaders.
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz+5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz+5 GHz
▲ Better than 57% of models
This ereader supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which is broader than that of 57.4% of eReaders and the same as that of 42.6% of eReaders.
Bluetooth
yes
Bluetooth
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This ereader connects over Bluetooth. 40.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.4
Bluetooth version
5.4
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This ereader supports Bluetooth 5.4 which is newer than 98.3% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
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Weight
295 g
Weight
295 g
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 295 g which is heavier than 72.1% on this spec.
Thickness
8.3 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 8.3 mm thick which is thicker than 53.7% on this spec and equal to 5.8% of eReaders.
Height
194 mm
Height
194 mm
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 194 mm tall which is taller than 68% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
Width
136.5 mm
Width
136.5 mm
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 136.5 mm wide which is wider than 58.2% on this spec and equal to 4.9% of eReaders.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This ereader does not have water resistance against splashes. 25% of eReaders have water resistance against splashes.
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Onyx Boox Faraday vs the average eReader

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  • 3.19x larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,000 mAh
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (5000 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Color display
    Color display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This ereader has a color display, while the average eReader does not. 13.8% of eReaders have a color display.
  • 2.49 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    3 GB
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has more RAM than the average eReader (3 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    8 x 2 GHz
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This ereader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (8x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    8x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • 5 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    20
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (20 vs 15).
    20 vs 15
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Android 11
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This ereader uses Android 11, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android 11 vs Kindle OS
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1404x1872 px
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This ereader supports higher screen resolution than the average eReader (1404x1872 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    1404x1872 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • Broader library support
    Library lending platforms supported
    OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary, PrêtNumérique
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This ereader supports more library lending platforms than the average eReader (OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary, PrêtNumérique vs OverDrive, Libby).
    Access comes through installable library apps.
    OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary, PrêtNumérique vs OverDrive, Libby
  • 11.6% better value for money
    Onyx Boox Faraday has better value for money than the average eReader (8.13 vs 7.3).
    8.13 vs 7.28
  • Color display
    Color display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This ereader has a color display, while the average eReader does not. 13.8% of eReaders have a color display.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1404x1872 px
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This ereader supports higher screen resolution than the average eReader (1404x1872 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    1404x1872 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • More advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Kaleido 3
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This ereader uses Kaleido 3 E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Kaleido 3 E Ink's color filter technology
    Kaleido 3 vs Carta Plus
  • 13.2% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    300 ppi
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a higher pixel density than the average eReader (300 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    300 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • 0.8 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    7.8 inches
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a larger screen than the average eReader (7.8 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    7.8 inches vs 7 inches
  • 5 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    20
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (20 vs 15).
    20 vs 15
  • Broader library support
    Library lending platforms supported
    OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary, PrêtNumérique
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This ereader supports more library lending platforms than the average eReader (OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary, PrêtNumérique vs OverDrive, Libby).
    Access comes through installable library apps.
    OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary, PrêtNumérique vs OverDrive, Libby
  • 3.19x larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,000 mAh
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (5000 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • 2.49 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    3 GB
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has more RAM than the average eReader (3 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    8 x 2 GHz
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This ereader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (8x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    8x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Android 11
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This ereader uses Android 11, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android 11 vs Kindle OS
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
    This ereader offers more internal storage than the average eReader (32 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 16 GB
  • Microphone included
    Microphone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This ereader has a microphone, while the average eReader does not. 26.7% of eReaders have a microphone.
  • Supports USB OTG
    USB OTG support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This ereader supports USB OTG, while the average eReader does not. 33.9% of eReaders support USB OTG.
    OTG can connect USB drives or simple peripherals through the device port.
  • Better Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands supported
    2.4 GHz+5 GHz
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This ereader supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, while the average eReader supports 2.4 GHz.
    2.4 GHz+5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This ereader supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average eReader (Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 1 more speakers
    Speakers
    1
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ereader has more speakers than the average eReader (1 vs 0). The average eReader has 0 speakers.
    1 vs 0
  • 3 newer
    Release date
    2024
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is newer than the average eReader (2024 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    No native DRM support
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This ereader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (No native DRM support vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Relies on third-party Android apps for DRM-protected content.
    No native DRM support vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 hours
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
    This ereader charges more slowly than the average eReader (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 38.5% heavier
    Weight
    295 g
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (295 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    295 g vs 213 g
  • 5.44x less popular
    Onyx Boox Faraday is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 21 mm taller
    Height
    194 mm
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is taller than the average eReader (194 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    194 mm vs 173 mm
  • 2x more expensive
    Onyx Boox Faraday is more expensive than the average eReader (£340 vs £170).
    £340 vs £170
  • 8.9 mm wider
    Width
    136.5 mm
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is wider than the average eReader (136.5 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    136.5 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 5.44x less popular
    Onyx Boox Faraday is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2x more expensive
    Onyx Boox Faraday is more expensive than the average eReader (£340 vs £170).
    £340 vs £170
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    No native DRM support
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This ereader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (No native DRM support vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Relies on third-party Android apps for DRM-protected content.
    No native DRM support vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 hours
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
    This ereader charges more slowly than the average eReader (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 38.5% heavier
    Weight
    295 g
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (295 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    295 g vs 213 g
  • 21 mm taller
    Height
    194 mm
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is taller than the average eReader (194 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    194 mm vs 173 mm
  • 8.9 mm wider
    Width
    136.5 mm
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is wider than the average eReader (136.5 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    136.5 mm vs 127.6 mm

Expert reviews

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19/06/2024
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What we like about Onyx Boox Faraday

  • High-resolution 300 PPI E-Ink display for sharp text and images
  • Open Android operating system allows installation of any app from the Google Play Store
  • Built-in stereo speakers and microphone for audiobooks and voice memos
  • Large 5000 mAh battery capacity compared to many other e-readers
  • Versatile file support for over 50 different document and image formats
  • Self-lit screen with adjustable front light for reading in low light

What we don't like about Onyx Boox Faraday

  • Battery life is shorter than dedicated e-readers like Kindle due to Android's power consumption
  • Lacks an IP rating for water resistance
  • Higher price point compared to similar-sized competitors without Android
  • Learning curve for optimizing e-ink refresh settings for different apps
  • Lack of built-in GPS and fast charging support
  • No damage-resistant glass (e.g., Gorilla Glass) on the display

Verdict

The Onyx Boox Faraday is a versatile 7.8-inch e-reader featuring a high-resolution E Ink Carta display with 300 PPI (1872 x 1404) and an adjustable front light for varied lighting conditions. It is powered by an 8-core 2 GHz processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage, running on an Android-based operating system that supports over 50 file types and Google Play Store apps. Main pros include its substantial 5000 mAh battery for extended use, built-in stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack for text-to-speech or audiobooks. However, users may encounter notable cons such as a lack of damage-resistant glass (like Gorilla Glass), the absence of an external microSD card slot for storage expansion, and a lack of official waterproofing.

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