#1
Durobo
Krono
33 positive 1 neutral 8 negative
Based on 42 Reddit mentions
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I'm looking for a phone sized or maybe even sub-phone sized e-ink reader. Something discreet, yes, I don't mind reading 3 words at a time LMAO
Define “dodgy”. I think pretty much all the small (phone form factor or smaller) eInk devices are by some Chinese brand or another, since no one else currently seems to be making anything below 6’’ in the “wider than phone” form factor (like Kindle Basic or Kobo Clara). Boox, BigMe and Viwoods all s
...Yapyap13 in r/ereader
February 23, 2026 2:27 PM
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Was thinking about a Palma 2, now it's unavailable
The durobo krono is just a reskinned palma 2 hardware wise
Benay148 in r/ereader
July 19, 2026 2:43 AM
4
Palm sized reader with kindle on?
More or less, yes. I think your only options really are the Android phone form factor devices like the Boox Palma / Palma 2 / Palma 2 Pro, or the ViWoods AiPaper Reader, or DuRoBo Krono, or BigMe Hibreak Pro, and these are all quite expensive. There are smaller eInk devices like the Xteink X3/X4 and
...Yapyap13 in r/ereader
February 27, 2026 12:40 PM
4
Best E-ink phone or phone sized tablet for on-screen typing in google docs?
Thank you for your reply! There's already a lot of helpful information here! I'm aware it's not the ideal writing set up, it's more for 'I have a little time so I'll chip away at my current project' type of situations. When I lock in for a long writing session, I use a desktop. (I would be potential
...junksaills in r/eink
August 6, 2026 2:45 PM
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Boox palma 2 vs Durobo Krono
The reviews I've read of the Krono make me think that the product has been rushed to market before it is fully ready. Hopefully they will fix a lot of these issues with future firmware updates... https://www.howtogeek.com/durobo-krono-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/17/the-durobo-krono-wan
...kerimfriedman in r/Onyx_Boox
March 10, 2026 1:03 PM
2
I believe the best thinking happens away from your desk. There's no right tool for it yet.
I think the ideal device would have offline, button activated voice recording and transcription in addition to note taking with a stylus. Durobo Krono almost manages the first part, but the transcription requires wifi. From their blog: Audio journaling isn’t just about release—it’s also about retent
...other_tech_stuff in r/eink
April 15, 2026 11:36 AM
2
Failed Boox Palma 2 Screen
it does not. both Viwoods Readers use the same screens as the Palma 2 Pro series as well. there is the Durobo Krono but if OP thinks the screen is the problem then that's out as the Palma 2 has the same one. could always get a Go 7 although I don't remember how good the speakers were.
starkruzr in r/ereader
March 2, 2026 8:11 AM
2
The durobo krono is literally a boox.. lol
This device carried over the call screen bug from the palma 2 pro. This has no cellular but even on wifi when receiving a call from a voip app the answer screen won't show. Boox did fix this on a newer software version but looks like durobo never got the fix from them.Its obvious the krono is on a m
...Rx7Jordan in r/eink
March 17, 2026 6:44 PM
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