Affordable Android 14-powered Bigme B6 E-reader now features touch controls and is priced at $169.
The Bigme B6 Color, a budget-friendly e-reader, is making waves in the market with its premium features now available at a lower price point of around $169. This device offers a unique blend of advanced capabilities and affordability, challenging more expensive competitors.
One of the standout features of the Bigme B6 Color is its Android 14 OS, which grants full access to the Google Play Store. This allows users to install multiple reading apps such as Kindle, Kobo, and Libby, providing ecosystem flexibility uncommon in e-readers. The device's octa-core CPU and 4GB RAM ensure a smooth interface, even when multitasking.
The Bigme B6 Color boasts a 6-inch color E Ink screen, enabling reading of comics and manga with color. However, the color display has a significantly lower resolution (about 150 PPI) compared to black-and-white mode (300 PPI), leading to a grainy appearance for color content. Some users find the color screen quality disappointing, describing it as "trash" and "grainy," with hopes for improvement in future software updates.
The device's storage starts at 64GB and supports microSD expansion up to 1TB, accommodating millions of books. The Bigme B6 Color also promises weeks of usage per charge, thanks to its 2100mAh battery. Additionally, it supports dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth, and audiobook support with studio-grade clarity and sleep timer.
The Bigme B6 Color is designed with a "FeatherFrame" philosophy, making it portable at 6.98mm thick and 176g. The device also comes with a foldable case offered in multiple colors for customization. It's worth noting that the Bigme B6 Color is TÜV Rheinland certified for fatigue-free reading.
Users appreciate the value for money and feature set that the Bigme B6 Color offers. However, they acknowledge that color E Ink technology is still evolving, and the grainy color display remains a compromise. The Bigme B6 Color is seen as a good entry point into color e-readers with modern Android capabilities, especially for those wanting versatility over pure display quality.
References:
[1] Bigme Official Website - https://www.bigme.com/
[2] Good e-Reader - https://goodereader.com/
[3] The Digital Reader - https://the-digital-reader.com/
[4] E-Reader News Today - https://ereadernetwork.com/
[5] MobileRead - https://www.mobileread.com/forums/
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