Xteink discontinues X4, replaces with X4 Classic
On September 7, 2026, Xteink replaced the X4 e-reader with the X4 Classic. The new model is 17% thinner (4.9mm) and lighter (68g), adds a motion/shake page-turn sensor, customizable idle screen, and buttons on both sides. However, it removes USB-C in favor of magnetic pogo-pin charging, and PDF/MOBI files now require conversion through Xteink's app. The price rises from $69 to $79. Battery capacity increases to 920 mAh, but advertised runtime is shorter under different test conditions.
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