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Boox Unveils Picco, a Compact E-Reader to Rival Xteink

The 3.97-inch Picco is the first device in Boox's new Tile lineup, aiming to compete in the small e-reader niche.

Talivio News · Global 24 July 2026, 16:40 1 min read

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Boox is entering the small e-reader segment with its new Tile lineup, directly competing with Xteink's compact devices. The first model, Picco, has been spotted by Good E-Reader.

The Picco features a 3.97-inch front-lit black-and-white e-paper display and includes an SD card slot for expandable storage, according to Good E-Reader.

The Tile lineup is designed to rival Xteink's small e-readers.

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theverge.com — Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026
Gizmodo — Boox’s New Tiny E-Reader Could Shake Up the Market (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026

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