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Onyx Boox I62ml Angel Glow Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Screen size:6 inchesPixel density:212 ppiInternal storage:4 GBBattery life:16 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

Onyx Boox I62ml Angel Glow Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

90%

5.4

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of ereaders
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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 70% of models
Score components

25%

6.1

Display

22%

7.2

Reading

18%

3.9

Battery

14%

3.9

Hardware

12%

4.0

Connectivity

9%

6.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 70%
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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~ £160
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Technical Specifications of eReader Onyx Boox I62ml Angel Glow

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Display

22%

7.2

Reading

18%

3.9

Battery

14%

3.9

Hardware

12%

4.0

Connectivity

9%

6.2

Design

5.4
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
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Onyx Boox I62ml Angel Glow 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
6.7/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

6.7
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
758x1024 px
This eReader uses a screen resolution of 758x1024 px, which is less sharp than that of 67.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 14.8% of eReaders.
Pixel density
212 ppi
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This eReader has a pixel density of 212 ppi which is lower than 59.8% on this spec and equal to 12.3% 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
?
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
16 hours
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This eReader offers 16 hours of battery life which is shorter than 64.6% 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
?
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.
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 I62ml Angel Glow vs the average eReader

246810TotalDisplayReadingBatteryHardwareConnectivityDesign
  • 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.
  • Page-turn buttons
    This eReader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Page-turn buttons
    This eReader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 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 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.
  • No cloud sync
    This eReader does not support cloud sync, while the average eReader does. 80% of eReaders support cloud sync.
  • No OTA updates
    This eReader does not support OTA updates, while the average eReader does. 81.7% of eReaders support OTA updates.
  • Lower screen resolution
    This eReader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 5.44x less popular
    Onyx Boox I62ml Angel Glow is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    Onyx Boox I62ml Angel Glow has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.71 vs 7.3).
    6.71 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
  • Lower screen resolution
    This eReader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    758x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 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
  • 20% lower pixel density
    This eReader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (212 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    212 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • 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 cloud sync
    This eReader does not support cloud sync, while the average eReader does. 80% of eReaders support cloud sync.
  • No parental controls
    This eReader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This eReader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (16 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    16 hours vs 21 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.
    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
  • 9 older
    This eReader is older than the average eReader (2012 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    October 2012
    2012 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Onyx Boox I62ml Angel Glow

  • Integrated front light ('Angel Glow') allows for comfortable reading in low-light conditions
  • High-resolution e-paper display (212 ppi) provides sharp text and good contrast
  • Broad file format support, including PDF, EPUB, and many others, offering more versatility than Kindle
  • Expandable storage via a micro SD card slot, allowing for large libraries
  • Responsive infrared touch screen that works well with fingers
  • Inclusion of useful software tools like an offline dictionary and text-to-speech features

What customers don't like about Onyx Boox I62ml Angel Glow

  • Outdated hardware and software compared to modern e-readers, leading to a generally sluggish user interface
  • Reports of screen fragility, with users noting susceptibility to internal cracks without obvious external pressure
  • Limited or non-existent official firmware updates over the long term, leaving users on older Android versions
  • The 6-inch screen size can be restrictive for complex PDF layouts or large-format documents
  • Battery life can be inconsistent, especially when using the front light at high brightness levels

Verdict

The Onyx Boox i62ML Angel Glow is a portable 6-inch e-reader featuring an E Ink Pearl HD infrared touchscreen with a 1024×758 resolution (212 ppi) and 16 levels of grey scale. It is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex A8 CPU, 128MB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot. Its standout characteristic is the 'Moon Light' integrated front-light technology for reading in low-light conditions, alongside built-in Wi-Fi and support for over 30 file formats including PDF, EPUB, and MOBI. Main pros include its versatile format support, physical page-turn buttons, and the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack for text-to-speech or music. However, notable cons include its relatively high weight of 238g for its size, a front-light that some users find splotchy or uneven, and a fragile screen that may be prone to damage from impacts.

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