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Onyx Boox Leaf2 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Screen size:7 inchesPixel density:300 ppiInternal storage:32 GBBattery life:10 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

Onyx Boox Leaf2 Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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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
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

90%

7.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▲Better than 68% of ereaders
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▲Better than 70%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

25%

8.0

Display

22%

8.5

Reading

18%

4.0

Battery

14%

7.7

Hardware

12%

8.7

Connectivity

9%

5.6

Design

▲Better 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
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
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Technical Specifications of eReader Onyx Boox Leaf2

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

25%

8.0

Display

22%

8.5

Reading

18%

4.0

Battery

14%

7.7

Hardware

12%

8.7

Connectivity

9%

5.6

Design

7.2
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
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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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Onyx Boox Leaf2 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
7.9/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.9
Brand name
Onyx
Screen size
7 inches
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This eReader has a screen size of 7 inches which is larger than 48.4% on this spec and equal to 15.6% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
1264x1680 px
This eReader uses a screen resolution of 1264x1680 px, which is sharper than that of 60.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 12.3% of eReaders.
Pixel density
300 ppi
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
This eReader uses an e-paper display. 2.5% of eReaders have an e-paper display.
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Supported file types
24
Market range: <9 – >24
This eReader supports 24 file types which is more than 85.6% on this spec and equal to 5.1% 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
10 hours
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This eReader offers 10 hours of battery life which is shorter than 93.8% on this spec and equal to 4.2% of eReaders.
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This eReader has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh which is higher than 62% on this spec and equal to 5% of eReaders.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1 hour – >6 hours
This eReader takes 2 hours to charge which is quicker than 49.1% on this spec and equal to 40% of eReaders.
Charging time from flat to full is approximately 2 hours with a 30W charger; results vary based on charger used
Wireless charging
no
This eReader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
32 GB
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
2 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This eReader offers 2 GB of RAM which is more than 72.1% on this spec and equal to 8.2% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
4x 2 GHz
This eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 4x2 GHz, which is faster than that of 75.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 4.1% of eReaders.
Operating system
Android 11
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
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 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
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
This eReader connects over Bluetooth. 40.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth can pair wireless accessories.
Bluetooth version
5
Market range: <1 – >6
This eReader supports Bluetooth 5 which is newer than 58.3% on this spec and equal to 29.2% of eReaders.
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Weight
185 g
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This eReader weighs 185 g which is lighter than 65.6% on this spec and equal to 1.6% of eReaders.
Thickness
6 mm
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This eReader is 6 mm thick which is thinner than 88.4% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
Height
156 mm
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This eReader is 156 mm tall which is shorter than 86.9% on this spec and equal to 4.1% of eReaders.
Width
137 mm
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This eReader is 137 mm wide which is wider than 63.9% on this spec and equal to 4.1% 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 Leaf2 vs the average eReader

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  • 9 more supported file formats
    This eReader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (24 vs 15).
    24 vs 15
  • 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.
  • More advanced operating system
    This eReader uses Android 11, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android 11 vs Kindle OS
  • Accelerometer included
    This eReader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    This eReader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (4x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • Microphone included
    This eReader has a microphone, while the average eReader does not. 26.7% of eReaders have a microphone.
  • 1.49 GB more RAM
    This eReader has more RAM than the average eReader (2 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Supports USB OTG
    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.
  • 13.2% higher pixel density
    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
  • Higher screen resolution
    This eReader supports higher screen resolution than the average eReader (1264x1680 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    1264x1680 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • More advanced E-Ink technology
    This eReader uses Carta 1200 E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Carta 1,200 vs Carta Plus
  • Supports auto-rotate
    This eReader supports auto-rotate, while the average eReader does not. 43.4% of eReaders support auto-rotate.
  • 9 more supported file formats
    This eReader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (24 vs 15).
    24 vs 15
  • Broader library support
    This eReader supports more library lending platforms than the average eReader (OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox vs OverDrive, Libby).
    May also support other Android library apps.
    OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox vs OverDrive, Libby
  • 27.8% larger battery capacity
    This eReader has a larger battery than the average eReader (2000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1,565 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • 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.
  • More advanced operating system
    This eReader uses Android 11, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android 11 vs Kindle OS
  • Accelerometer included
    This eReader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    This eReader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (4x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • 1.49 GB more RAM
    This eReader has more RAM than the average eReader (2 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • 2x more storage
    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
    This eReader has a microphone, while the average eReader does not. 26.7% of eReaders have a microphone.
  • Supports USB OTG
    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.
  • 2 more speakers
    This eReader has more speakers than the average eReader (2 vs 0). The average eReader has 0 speakers.
    Built-in speaker count reflects onboard audio hardware.
    2 vs 0
  • Better Wi-Fi bands
    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
    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)
  • 2.1 mm thinner
    This eReader is thinner than the average eReader (6 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    6 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • 13.1% lighter
    This eReader is lighter than the average eReader (185 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    185 g vs 213 g
  • 17 mm shorter
    This eReader is shorter than the average eReader (156 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    156 mm vs 173 mm
  • 11 hours shorter battery life
    This eReader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (10 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    10 hours vs 21 hours
  • Limited DRM support
    This eReader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Relies on third-party Android apps for DRM-protected content.
    Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 5.44x less popular
    Onyx Boox Leaf2 is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Versions older Bluetooth
    This eReader supports an older Bluetooth version than the average eReader (5 vs 5.1).
    5 vs 5.1
  • 9.4 mm wider
    This eReader is wider than the average eReader (137 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    137 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 5.44x less popular
    Onyx Boox Leaf2 is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Limited DRM support
    This eReader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Relies on third-party Android apps for DRM-protected content.
    Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 11 hours shorter battery life
    This eReader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (10 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    10 hours vs 21 hours
  • Versions older Bluetooth
    This eReader supports an older Bluetooth version than the average eReader (5 vs 5.1).
    5 vs 5.1
  • 9.4 mm wider
    This eReader is wider than the average eReader (137 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    137 mm vs 127.6 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
jo renee reads
≈ estimated
11/05/2023
Early review · unboxing, setup and first week of use
Verdict
Onyx Boox Leaf2 is enjoyable and comfortable to use, though a riskier buy than major brands, so not for everyone.
9.0
The Point of It All
≈ estimated
22/01/2023
Hands-on review · daily use and comparison with Kindle Oasis
Verdict
Onyx Boox Leaf2 is a strong Kindle alternative for buyers without one, with little reason for current Kindle owners to switch.
7.0
moreuse
≈ estimated
21/01/2023
Hands-on review · reading, Android apps, build tests
Verdict
Onyx Boox Leaf2 has an excellent screen for manga and books, but software glitches and build quality hold it back.
9.0
Chalid Raqami
≈ estimated
01/01/2023
Hands-on review · Android apps, PDF and display tests
Verdict
Onyx Boox Leaf2 is a very capable Android e-reader with few downsides, though its lighting trails Kindle and Kobo.
9.0
My Deep Guide
≈ estimated
29/11/2022
In-depth review · comparison with Kindle and Kobo
Verdict
Onyx Boox Leaf2 is a very good e-reader, not without flaws, and it is most worth buying as a universal reader.
6.0
Chad's Reviews and Etceteras
≈ estimated
18/02/2023
Unboxing and setup · first impressions
Verdict
Onyx Boox Leaf2 makes a mixed first impression, with a good-looking screen and light weight but slow, unresponsive navigation so far.
9.0
Kit Betts-Masters
≈ estimated
18/12/2022
Short overview · feel, weight and buttons
Verdict
Onyx Boox Leaf2 is a great e-reader with Google Play, a premium feel, and useful page-turn buttons.
8.0
Kit Betts-Masters
≈ estimated
19/11/2022
First look · unboxing, setup and Kindle app
Verdict
Onyx Boox Leaf2 looks promising so far, with a screen the reviewer finds comparable to Kindle models.
9.0
My Deep Guide
≈ estimated
18/11/2022
First impressions · unboxing and first setup
Verdict
Onyx Boox Leaf2 is a redesigned, sharp and comfortable reader that fixes the first model's main faults.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Onyx Boox Leaf2

  • High-resolution 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1200 display providing exceptional text clarity and contrast
  • Open Android 11 system with Google Play Store support, allowing access to Kindle, Kobo, and other reading apps
  • Physical page-turn buttons integrated into an ergonomic asymmetrical design
  • Extremely lightweight and portable (approx. 170-185g), making it easy to hold with one hand
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot (supports up to 512GB or more)
  • Built-in G-sensor for automatic screen rotation, accommodating both left and right-handed users
  • Highly customizable software, including independent warm/cold front light adjustments and refresh modes

What customers don't like about Onyx Boox Leaf2

  • Sluggish performance due to a relatively weak quad-core processor and only 2GB of RAM
  • Lacks water resistance (no IP rating), making it vulnerable to spills or outdoor elements
  • Noticeable battery drain when using Wi-Fi or third-party Android apps compared to closed-system e-readers
  • Poor build quality reported by some users, including uneven panel gaps and concerns over screen fragility
  • The white model's sunken screen can collect dust in the bezel edges
  • User interface can be complex and overwhelming for non-technical users
  • Inconsistent hardware quality across different production batches

Verdict

The Onyx Boox Leaf2 is a versatile 7-inch e-reader featuring an E Ink Carta 1200 display with 300 PPI resolution (1680 x 1264) and a Qualcomm quad-core 2.0GHz processor. It runs on Android 11 with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, uniquely expandable via a microSD card slot for large digital libraries. Key characteristics include built-in physical page-turn buttons, a G-sensor for automatic screen rotation, and adjustable dual-tone front lights. Its main pros are the open Android ecosystem providing access to various reading apps, a lightweight design (170g–185g), and high text clarity, especially in the white model's recessed screen. Notable cons include its lack of waterproofing, relatively slow performance in third-party apps due to limited RAM, and reports of screen fragility compared to more rugged competitors.

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