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Onyx Boox I62 Touch Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:6 inchesPixel density:167 ppiInternal storage:4 GBBattery life:62 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:?

Onyx Boox I62 Touch Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% of ereaders
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

25%

4.0

Display

22%

8.2

Reading

18%

7.6

Battery

14%

3.9

Hardware

12%

4.0

Connectivity

9%

4.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 68%
?

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
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Technical Specifications of eReader Onyx Boox I62 Touch

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

25%

4.0

Display

22%

8.2

Reading

18%

7.6

Battery

14%

3.9

Hardware

12%

4.0

Connectivity

9%

4.0

Design

5.5
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Onyx Boox I62 Touch 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
6.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.8
Brand name
Onyx
Screen size
6 inches
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This eReader has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than 57.4% on this spec and equal to 40.2% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
600x800 px
This eReader uses a screen resolution of 600x800 px, which is less sharp than that of 83.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 15.6% of eReaders.
Pixel density
167 ppi
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This eReader has a pixel density of 167 ppi which is lower than 77.9% on this spec and equal to 10.7% of eReaders.
E-paper display
yes
This eReader uses an e-paper display. 2.5% of eReaders have an e-paper display.
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Supported file types
21
Market range: <9 – >24
This eReader supports 21 file types which is more than 76.3% on this spec and equal to 4.2% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
yes
This eReader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
This eReader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
This eReader includes a built-in dictionary. 0.8% of eReaders include a built-in dictionary.
Text-to-speech
yes
This eReader offers text-to-speech. 36.1% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
62 hours
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This eReader offers 62 hours of battery life which is longer than 96.9% on this spec.
Battery capacity
1,600 mAh
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This eReader has a battery capacity of 1,600 mAh which is higher than 50.4% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1 hour – >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
This eReader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This eReader offers 4 GB of internal storage which is less than 66.4% on this spec and equal to 13.9% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
0.128 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This eReader offers 0.128 GB of RAM which is less than 87.7% on this spec and equal to 11.5% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
1x 0.8 GHz
This eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x0.8 GHz, which is slower than that of 76% of eReaders and the same as that of 14.9% of eReaders.
Operating system
Linux
This eReader runs Linux, which is less advanced than that of 71.3% of eReaders and the same as that of 8.2% of eReaders.
Android 2.3
Memory card slot
yes
This eReader has a memory card slot. 57.4% of eReaders have a memory card slot.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This eReader connects over Wi-Fi. 6.6% of eReaders have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This eReader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is newer than that of 10.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 46.7% of eReaders.
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz
This eReader supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which is broader than that of 6.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 50% of eReaders.
Bluetooth
no
This eReader does not connect over Bluetooth. 60.7% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Weight
238 g
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This eReader weighs 238 g which is heavier than 62.3% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Thickness
10.9 mm
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This eReader is 10.9 mm thick which is thicker than 88.4% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Height
171 mm
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This eReader is 171 mm tall which is shorter than 51.6% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Width
125 mm
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This eReader is 125 mm wide which is narrower than 54.9% on this spec and equal to 1.6% of eReaders.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
This eReader does not have water resistance against splashes. 25% of eReaders have water resistance against splashes.
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Onyx Boox I62 Touch vs the average eReader

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  • 41 hours longer battery life
    This eReader offers longer battery life than the average eReader (62 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    62 hours vs 21 hours
  • Memory card slot
    This eReader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • 6 more supported file formats
    This eReader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (21 vs 15).
    21 vs 15
  • 3.5 mm jack
    This eReader has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average eReader does not. 15.6% of eReaders have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Supports stylus
    This eReader supports a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 38.2% of eReaders support a stylus.
    features both capacitive touch for fingers and Wacom inductive layer for stylus with pressure sensitivity
  • Stylus included
    This eReader includes a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 29.3% of eReaders include a stylus.
    Stylus included in the box.
  • 20 more supported languages
    This eReader supports more languages than the average eReader (30 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.
    30 vs 10
  • Auto-brightness sensor
    This eReader has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not. 41.8% of eReaders have an auto-brightness sensor.
    Ambient light sensor enables automatic brightness adjustments.
  • Auto-brightness sensor
    This eReader has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not. 41.8% of eReaders have an auto-brightness sensor.
    Ambient light sensor enables automatic brightness adjustments.
  • 6 more supported file formats
    This eReader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (21 vs 15).
    21 vs 15
  • Supports stylus
    This eReader supports a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 38.2% of eReaders support a stylus.
    features both capacitive touch for fingers and Wacom inductive layer for stylus with pressure sensitivity
  • Stylus included
    This eReader includes a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 29.3% of eReaders include a stylus.
    Stylus included in the box.
  • 20 more supported languages
    This eReader supports more languages than the average eReader (30 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.
    30 vs 10
  • 41 hours longer battery life
    This eReader offers longer battery life than the average eReader (62 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    62 hours vs 21 hours
  • Memory card slot
    This eReader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • 3.5 mm jack
    This eReader has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average eReader does not. 15.6% of eReaders have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Limited DRM support
    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
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This eReader uses Pearl E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Pearl vs Carta Plus
  • No front light
    This eReader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • Lower screen resolution
    This eReader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 37% lower pixel density
    This eReader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (167 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    167 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No USB Type-C
    This eReader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • No Bluetooth audio
    This eReader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • No Bluetooth
    This eReader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Onyx Boox I62 Touch is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 6.5% worse value for money
    Onyx Boox I62 Touch has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.84 vs 7.3).
    6.84 vs 7.28
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This eReader uses Pearl E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Pearl vs Carta Plus
  • No front light
    This eReader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • Lower screen resolution
    This eReader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 37% lower pixel density
    This eReader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (167 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    167 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No color temperature adjustment
    This eReader does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does. 51.6% of eReaders support color temperature adjustment.
  • 1 inches smaller screen size
    This eReader has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    6 inches vs 7 inches
  • 5 fewer front-light LEDs
    This eReader has fewer front-light LEDs than the average eReader (0 vs 5). The average eReader has 5 front-light LEDs.
    0 vs 5
  • Basic touchscreen technology
    This eReader uses infrared touchscreen technology, while the average eReader uses capacitive.
    infrared vs capacitive
  • Limited DRM support
    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
  • No parental controls
    This eReader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    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
  • 0.38 GB less RAM
    This eReader has less RAM than the average eReader (0.1 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    0.128 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • 75% less storage
    This eReader offers less internal storage than the average eReader (4 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 16 GB
  • Less advanced operating system
    This eReader uses Linux, a less advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android 2.3
    Linux vs Kindle OS
  • Slower CPU base clock speed
    This eReader has a slower CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (1x0.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    1x0.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • No USB Type-C
    This eReader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • No Bluetooth
    This eReader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • No Bluetooth audio
    This eReader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • No OTA updates
    This eReader does not support OTA updates, while the average eReader does. 81.7% of eReaders support OTA updates.
  • 2.8 mm thicker
    This eReader is thicker than the average eReader (10.9 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    10.9 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • 10 older
    This eReader is older than the average eReader (2011 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    December 2011
    2011 vs 2021
  • 11.7% heavier
    This eReader is heavier than the average eReader (238 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    238 g vs 213 g

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What customers like about Onyx Boox I62 Touch

  • Excellent hardware build quality and a crisp HD e-ink display.
  • Great and intuitive handling that feels comfortable in the hand.
  • Versatile software with pre-installed reading apps like FBReader and NeoReader 2.0.
  • Extensive file support, including Adobe DRM for EPUB and PDF, as well as DJVU.
  • Decent battery life for an e-ink device, with an estimated duration of about a month.
  • Includes physical page-turn buttons on the sides for non-touch interaction.

What customers don't like about Onyx Boox I62 Touch

  • Counter-intuitive default button assignments for page turning.
  • Limited customization options compared to older e-reader models, such as button re-mapping.
  • Touchscreen issues, including lack of a toggle to disable it and icons placed too closely to corners.
  • Lower resolution (800 x 600 px) compared to modern e-readers and its 'HD' variant.
  • Lack of a built-in front light (self-lit screen), making it difficult to read in dark environments.
  • Potential for accidental commands due to high touch sensitivity during reading.

Verdict

The Onyx Boox i62 Touch is a 6-inch e-reader featuring an E Ink Pearl display with 800x600 resolution and an infrared touch screen that supports multi-touch gestures like pinch-to-zoom. Under the hood, it runs on an 800MHz Freescale i.MX508 processor with 128MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSDHC slot up to 32GB. Its main pros include extensive file format support (over 30 types including ePub, PDF, and MOBI), a long-lasting 1600mAh battery capable of up to 8,000 page turns, integrated Wi-Fi for web browsing, and a 3.5mm audio jack for text-to-speech and music. However, it lacks a built-in front light for reading in the dark, and some users have noted that its 238g weight is relatively heavy for its size and that the menu translations can be inconsistent across languages.

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