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Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£770Screen size:13.3 inchesPixel density:207 ppiInternal storage:128 GBBattery life:20 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

90%

7.5

Technical score

10%

7.0

User score

â–²Better than 78% of ereaders
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

25%

8.5

Display

22%

9.3

Reading

18%

6.3

Battery

14%

7.2

Hardware

12%

8.7

Connectivity

9%

2.1

Design

â–²Better than 79% of ereaders
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 191 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 84% of ereaders
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Technical Specifications of eReader Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

25%

8.5

Display

22%

9.3

Reading

18%

6.3

Battery

14%

7.2

Hardware

12%

8.7

Connectivity

9%

2.1

Design

7.5
User score
User score
7.0/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 191 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is lower than that of 56.6% of products in this category.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

6.5

Price

7.2
Brand name
Onyx
Screen size
13.3 inches
Screen size
13.3 inches
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This ereader has a screen size of 13.3 inches which is larger than 99.2% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
1650x2200 px
Screen resolution
1650x2200 px
★ Better than 93% of models
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 1650x2200 px, which is sharper than that of 93.4% of eReaders and the same as that of 0.8% of eReaders.
Pixel density
207 ppi
Pixel density
207 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 207 ppi which is lower than 73% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
E-paper display
yes
E-paper display
yes
â–² 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
21
Supported file types
21
â–² Better than 76% of models
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
PDF reflow support
yes
â–² Better than 45% of models
This ereader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
Annotation support
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This ereader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
Dictionary
yes
â–² 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
â–² 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
20 hours
Battery life
20 hours
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This ereader offers 20 hours of battery life which is shorter than 52.1% on this spec and equal to 10.4% of eReaders.
continuous use with frontlight at medium/high settings
Battery capacity
4,300 mAh
Battery capacity
4,300 mAh
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 4,300 mAh which is higher than 95.9% on this spec.
Charging time
3 hours
Charging time
3 hours
â–¼ 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.
QC4.0 can charge 2/3 of the battery in 2 hours; user reports ~3 hours with 5V charger
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This ereader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 128 GB of internal storage which is more than 94.3% on this spec and equal to 5.7% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This ereader offers 6 GB of RAM which is more than 97.5% on this spec and equal to 2.5% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
8x 2 GHz
CPU base clock speed
8x 2 GHz
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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)
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² Better than 40% of models
This ereader connects over Bluetooth. 40.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
â–² Better than 58% of models
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
570 g
Weight
570 g
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 570 g which is heavier than 98.4% on this spec.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 7.9 mm thick which is thinner than 65.3% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Height
310 mm
Height
310 mm
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 310 mm tall which is taller than 99.2% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Width
228 mm
Width
228 mm
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 228 mm wide which is wider than 98.4% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
â–¼ 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 Max Lumi 2 vs the average eReader

246810TotalDisplayReadingBatteryHardwareConnectivityDesign
  • 6.3 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    13.3 inches
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a larger screen than the average eReader (13.3 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    13.3 inches vs 7 inches
  • 2.75x larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,300 mAh
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (4300 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    4,300 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • 8x more storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
    This ereader offers more internal storage than the average eReader (128 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 16 GB
  • 5.49 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has more RAM than the average eReader (6 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1650x2200 px
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This ereader supports higher screen resolution than the average eReader (1650x2200 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    1650x2200 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • Supports handwriting recognition
    Handwriting recognition
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This ereader supports handwriting recognition, while the average eReader does not. 23.6% of eReaders support handwriting recognition.
    Built-in handwriting-to-text support.
  • 6 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    21
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (21 vs 15).
    21 vs 15
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    8 x 2 GHz
    â–² 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
  • 6.3 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    13.3 inches
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a larger screen than the average eReader (13.3 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    13.3 inches vs 7 inches
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1650x2200 px
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This ereader supports higher screen resolution than the average eReader (1650x2200 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    1650x2200 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • More advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Carta 1250
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This ereader uses Carta 1250 E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Carta 1,250 vs Carta Plus
  • Supports handwriting recognition
    Handwriting recognition
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This ereader supports handwriting recognition, while the average eReader does not. 23.6% of eReaders support handwriting recognition.
    Built-in handwriting-to-text support.
  • 6 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    21
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (21 vs 15).
    21 vs 15
  • Supports stylus
    Stylus support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This ereader supports a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 38.2% of eReaders support a stylus.
    Wacom EMR stylus included, 4,096 levels pressure sensitivity
  • 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
  • Stylus included
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This ereader includes a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 29.3% of eReaders include a stylus.
    Stylus included in the box.
  • 2.75x larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,300 mAh
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (4300 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    4,300 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • 8x more storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
    This ereader offers more internal storage than the average eReader (128 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 16 GB
  • 5.49 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has more RAM than the average eReader (6 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    8 x 2 GHz
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • Fingerprint scanner
    Fingerprint scanner
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This ereader has a fingerprint scanner, while the average eReader does not. 8.1% of eReaders have a fingerprint scanner.
  • Microphone included
    Microphone
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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.
  • 2 more speakers
    Speakers
    2
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    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
    Wi-Fi bands supported
    2.4 GHz+5 GHz
    â–² 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)
    â–² 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)
  • 0.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.9 mm
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
    This ereader is thinner than the average eReader (7.9 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    No native DRM support
    â–¼ 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
  • 2.68x heavier
    Weight
    570 g
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (570 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    570 g vs 213 g
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 hours
    â–¼ 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.
    QC4.0 can charge 2/3 of the battery in 2 hours; user reports ~3 hours with 5V charger
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 21.9% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    207 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (207 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • 100.4 mm wider
    Width
    228 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is wider than the average eReader (228 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    228 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 137 mm taller
    Height
    310 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is taller than the average eReader (310 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    310 mm vs 173 mm
  • 4.53x more expensive
    Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is more expensive than the average eReader (£770 vs £170).
    £770 vs £170
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    20 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (20 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    continuous use with frontlight at medium/high settings
    20 hours vs 21 hours
  • 4.53x more expensive
    Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is more expensive than the average eReader (£770 vs £170).
    £770 vs £170
  • 14.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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
    Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2
    the average eReader
    Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 has a lower user score than the average eReader (7.00 vs 8.000).
    7 vs 8
  • 21.9% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    207 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (207 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    No native DRM support
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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.
    QC4.0 can charge 2/3 of the battery in 2 hours; user reports ~3 hours with 5V charger
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    20 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers shorter battery life than the average eReader (20 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    continuous use with frontlight at medium/high settings
    20 hours vs 21 hours
  • Versions older Bluetooth
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This ereader supports an older Bluetooth version than the average eReader (5 vs 5.1).
    5.0 vs 5.1
  • 2.68x heavier
    Weight
    570 g
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (570 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    570 g vs 213 g
  • 100.4 mm wider
    Width
    228 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is wider than the average eReader (228 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    228 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 137 mm taller
    Height
    310 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is taller than the average eReader (310 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    310 mm vs 173 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Paperless X
≈ estimated
18/07/2022
Hands-on review · note-taking and handwriting tests
Verdict
Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is a strong note-taking tablet that can replace an iPad, though its black-and-white screen and missing features can be frustrating.
7.0
My Deep Guide
≈ estimated
03/12/2021
Hands-on review · screen, writing and note-taking tests
Verdict
Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is excellent for note-taking, but its software still has glitches, though each update improves it.
9.0
My Deep Guide
≈ estimated
03/12/2021
Full review · reading, performance, pen and conclusion
Verdict
Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is excellent for reading and writing, but add a paper-like screen protector before buying.
9.0
Paperless X
≈ estimated
13/07/2022
First look · unboxing, build and stylus
Verdict
Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is a paper-like e-ink tablet that feels great to write on and is recommended for focused note-taking rather than entertainment.
9.0
My Deep Guide
≈ estimated
16/11/2021
First impressions · unboxing, design and first setup
Verdict
Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is a powerful device that feels as impressive as its predecessor, with only minor design complaints.
9.0
b. free
≈ estimated
16/11/2021
First look · first impressions and setup
Verdict
Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 has an adjustable front light and good speed, but its button layout is a letdown.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
16/11/2021
Hands-on review · Large E Ink tablet
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is a 13.3-inch E Ink tablet for reading and marking up A4 documents, but it only suits buyers who need that much screen.
techradar.com
07/03/2022
Hands-on review · Paperless note-taker
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is a 13.3-inch paperless note-taking tablet that suits home office workers, though its writing surface feels plasticky compared with the smaller Note Air 2.
zdnet.com
30/11/2021
Hands-on test · Large note-taker
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 suits people who create and read A4 documents, but at 570g it is bulky to carry compared with the Note Air 2.
androidpolice.com
04/03/2022
Hands-on review · Large-screen e-reader
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 suits comics, A4 PDFs and sketching on a 13.3-inch screen, but its lack of auto-rotation makes it fiddly to use.
L
lib.reviews
12/01/2022
Summary of the review
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ewritable.net
13/12/2021
Long-term review · Note-taking tablet
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is a sturdy 13.3-inch E Ink tablet for PDFs and notes, but its slippery writing surface and older processor hold it back.
A
au.pcmag.com
16/11/2021
Summary of the review
Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2

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Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2

  • Expansive 13.3-inch screen is ideal for reading A4-sized PDFs and sheet music without scaling
  • Runs Android 11 with Google Play Store support, allowing for a wide range of third-party apps
  • Excellent split-screen functionality for multi-tasking and taking notes while reading
  • Carta 1250 display provides improved contrast and faster refresh rates than previous models
  • Generous internal specs with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for smooth performance
  • Adjustable dual front lights (warm and cold) for comfortable reading in any lighting
  • Flexible Mobius screen makes the large device more durable and less prone to shattering

What we don't like about Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2

  • Extremely high price point (approx. $880) makes it a niche luxury device
  • Writing feel is often described as 'slippery' or 'plasticky' compared to textured competitors
  • Lacks an HDMI port, removing the ability to use it as a dedicated secondary wired monitor
  • Large footprint and weight make it difficult to hold one-handed or use for long periods in bed
  • No built-in magnetic attachment or slot for the included stylus
  • Onyx software can be quirky with occasional stability issues or spontaneous reboots
  • Lower pixel density (207 PPI) than smaller e-readers, which can result in slightly less sharp text

Verdict

The Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is a professional-grade 13.3-inch E Ink device featuring a high-resolution Mobius Carta 1250 display (2200 x 1650, 207 PPI) specifically designed for A4-sized documents and intensive note-taking. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core processor, 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB of internal storage, all running on Android 11 with full Google Play Store support. Its main pros include an expansive screen that eliminates the need for zooming in PDFs, a responsive Wacom-compatible stylus with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, and a robust 4,300mAh battery that provides weeks of standby time. However, notable cons include its high retail price, the lack of an SD card slot for expandable storage, and a writing surface that some users find slightly more slippery compared to smaller, more textured E Ink tablets.

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