Kobo
Clara BW
$139.99
Bigme
Based on 48 Reddit mentions
$306.90
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
After seeing countless reactions to the MP01, so much of the user's feelings toward the device are dependent on their expectations going in and what they hope to use the device for. 1st - Minimal Phone uses a generic e-paper panel, not the proprietary (and more costly) e-ink. It is lower quality tha
...ReturningRetro in r/minimalphone
February 6, 2026 7:35 PM
8
There's been a massive improvement on the best devices in recent years via the refresh software. Bigme's is now brilliant and Boox's ok. Much smoother and faster with less ghosting during use on their premium devices. Which has in turn opened up other areas for eink like being able to use apps never
...R0W3Y in r/ereader
November 6, 2025 10:43 AM
2
No, without front light. I mean temperature of white wihtout front light. I dont know what other people complain about. I received a few system updates through the few months and I use it as daily phone. I had more issues with Google pixel 8 pro than Bigme Hi Break Pro. I have enough common sense to
...Queasy-Trash9689 in r/PWM_Sensitive
December 22, 2025 8:28 AM
2
BigMe HiBreak Pro colour is rumoured to be coming around Christmas (non pro version already out). That's an e-ink phone (as in it's that form factor and can take a sim card). Bigme get justified stick for some of their tablet software but the current (b&w) HiBreak Pro was generally well received.
Slopagandhi in r/Onyx_Boox
July 24, 2025 8:07 PM
3
I have the HiBreak Pro and don't have a microphone problem. Seems like I get firmware updates every 60 days or so. The updates are rolling, so if anyone reports a bug, Bigme stops all updates, fixes the bug, then releases a new update.
Den_in_USA in r/eink
July 10, 2025 6:26 PM
2
Yes i can use any TV. I dont know why...I recommend the Bigme HiBreak, I’m currently using it myself. I can do everything with it. The software sometimes acts up, but overall it’s better than having no smartphone at all. I’ve now ordered the Bigme HiBreak Pro Color. I just hope the TCL 60 Ultra won’
...Confident_Rip1623 in r/PWM_Sensitive
November 4, 2025 6:41 PM
1
I ordered and tested it, and unfortunately, after just five minutes, I started getting a headache. I’ll have to stick with my Bigme HiBreak Pro Color for now. I hope major companies like Samsung and Apple will also make E Ink smartphones, as they at least have decent software. The software from Bigm
...Confident_Rip1623 in r/PWM_Sensitive
November 8, 2025 4:19 PM
1
I use the Bigme HiBreak Pro as my daily driver. I used the black and white version for 6 months and upgraded to the color version in December. Sure, it's slower than an iPhone, it has little glitches here and there which are annoying, but overall, it works perfectly fine. I do everything on it, soci
...Procrastinanigans in r/eink
March 4, 2026 8:32 PM
1
I have a BigMe HiBreak Color and honestly my wish list is: I'd like to have all the bands that my carrier uses. I'm on VZW and when other VZW customers call me, they can't hear me. This is consistent: I always have to call back. I'd like to have an eink phone that was actually approved by a US carri
...ManufacturerNarrow6 in r/eink
June 25, 2025 5:31 AM
1
I was so interested in the minimal phone especially with that glorious physical keyboard, but for the price tag it seemed like there were better options out there. From what I hear the software on it is severely lacking, what's your experience with it? What apps are you using day to day? I was using
..._VoXoR_ in r/dumbphones
July 22, 2025 1:17 PM
1