Boox
Boox Note Air 3 C
2023
82
/ 100
From $499
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) wins by 6
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
2021
88
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Note Air 3 C lands at 82 and Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) at 88. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Boox Note Air 3 C if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Boox Note Air 3 C 82
vs 88 Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
Score breakdown
Boox Note Air 3 C
82 display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
88 display 88
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Boox Note Air 3 C | Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2021 |
Boox Note Air 3 C
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
FAQ: Boox Note Air 3 C vs Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
Which is better, Boox Note Air 3 C or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Boox Note Air 3 C worth the price? +
At $499, Boox Note Air 3 C delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) worth the price? +
At $139, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Does Boox Note Air 3 C or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.