Background

The Boox Poke5 is the fifth generation of Onyx Boox's flagship eReader product. Compared to its predecessor, the Boox Poke4, this generation features a high-quality screen at 1448 x 1072 (300 ppi), an SD card slot, and an upgraded 32 GB storage and 2 GB RAM. The screen size itself stays at 6 inches, along with the battery capacity staying at 1,500 mAh.

Notably, the Poke5 runs on the Android 11 operating system and supports third party apps. It's marketed as an ultra lightweight eReader that's more open source than its competitors.

The Boox Poke5 eReader only comes in Black and starts at $180 USD.

Identification

The Boox Poke5 eReader can be identified primarily by its model number: OPC1070R. You can find the model number on its original packaging or in the device's "about" settings.

Visually, you can differentiate the Poke5 eReader from its predecessors by locating its SD card slot at the bottom left corner of the device. As of this generation, it's the only Poke eReader to have the slot.

Technical Specifications

Display:

• 6-inch E Ink Carta with AG glass flat cover-lens

• 1448 x 1072 resolution

• 300 PPI

CPU: 4-core, 2GHz Qualcomm processor

Storage: 32 GB (expandable with the SD card slot)

Connectivity:

• Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz

• Bluetooth wireless technology

• USB-C port for charging and data

Battery: 1,500 mAh

Front light: Yes with warm and cold adjustments

Dimensions and weight:

• 148 x 108 x 6.8 mm

• 160 g

Waterproofing: IPX8

Additional Information

• Official Page: Boox Poke5

• Wikipedia: Onyx Boox

• Onyx Boox Support Page