Boox
Boox Note Air 3 C
2023
82
/ 100
From $499
VS
Supernote A5 X2 Manta wins by 3
Supernote
Supernote A5 X2 Manta
2024
85
/ 100
From $459
Specdex verdict
Supernote A5 X2 Manta takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Note Air 3 C lands at 82 and Supernote A5 X2 Manta at 85. That puts Supernote A5 X2 Manta ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 Supernote A5 X2 Manta if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Boox Note Air 3 C 82
vs 85 Supernote A5 X2 Manta
Score breakdown
Boox Note Air 3 C
82 display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Supernote A5 X2 Manta
85 display 85
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Boox Note Air 3 C | Supernote A5 X2 Manta |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
Boox Note Air 3 C
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Supernote A5 X2 Manta
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
FAQ: Boox Note Air 3 C vs Supernote A5 X2 Manta
Which is better, Boox Note Air 3 C or Supernote A5 X2 Manta? +
Supernote A5 X2 Manta scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Supernote A5 X2 Manta worth the price? +
At $459, Supernote A5 X2 Manta delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.
Does Boox Note Air 3 C or Supernote A5 X2 Manta 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.