Metalio E-INK4

THE E-INK 4 SERIES

Less to carry.
More to discover.

Paper-like reading. A little help from AI.
Two pocket-sized readers, thoughtfully finished in aluminum and glass.

Metalio E-INK 4 silver reader with orange buttons
E-INK 43.97″ · No front light
Metalio E-INK 4 Plus silver reader with orange buttons
E-INK 4 Plus4.7″ · Adjustable front light
01 / PAPER-LIKE READING02 / VOICE-POWERED AI03 / MADE TO GO WITH YOU
A LITTLE ROOM FOR YOURSELF

Your reading.
Wherever life takes you.

From your everyday bag to a seat by the window. Bring a few more chapters along.

Metalio reader slipping into a travel bag
A SMALL ADDITION TO YOUR EVERYDAY.
Metalio reader held beside an airplane window
A LITTLE COMPANY FOR THE JOURNEY.
Metalio E-INK 4 silver reader with orange buttons
E-INK 43.97″ · No front light
Metalio E-INK 4 Plus silver reader with orange buttons
E-INK 4 Plus4.7″ · Adjustable front light
01 / THE READING EXPERIENCE

Your next chapter,
in clear view.

Crisp text. A paper-like screen. Choose the compact 3.97-inch E-INK 4, or enjoy more reading space on the sharper 4.7-inch E-INK 4 Plus.

235 PPIE-INK 4 · 3.97″
297 PPIE-INK 4 Plus · 4.7″

Both models feature an E-Ink touchscreen and physical controls.

EXCLUSIVE TO E-INK 4 PLUS

One more chapter.
Even after dusk.

Set the adjustable front light to suit your space. The E-INK 4 Plus keeps your reading in view when the room gets darker.

E-INK 4 has no front light and needs ambient lighting.

A man relaxing with the Metalio E-INK 4 Plus in a warmly lit room
Close-up of the real aluminum edge and orange physical controls
E-INK 4 · A closer look at the 6.8 mm profile.
02 / CONSIDERED IN EVERY DETAIL

Metal. Glass.
A lighter way to read.

A smooth glass back meets a sturdy aluminum alloy frame. Silver finishes and tactile orange buttons make a quiet statement, wherever you set it down.

E-INK 470 g · 6.8 mm thin
E-INK 4 Plus100 g · 7.8 mm thin

Tap the screen to navigate, or press a physical button to turn the page. Two ways to interact, always close at hand.

03 / A LITTLE HELP FROM AI

Let curiosity
turn the page.

Ask a question by voice, explore a new topic, or create an AI image. A few more possibilities, right on your reader.

01 / ASK

Start with a question.

Use voice-based Q&A to explore general knowledge and everyday questions.

02 / CREATE

Give an idea a shape.

Explore AI image generation, with images displayed in the screen’s natural grayscale.

03 / TRANSLATE · PLUS

Take learning further.

Access AI translation on E-INK 4 Plus—a useful companion for learning and travel.

BEYOND THE BOOK

Useful between chapters.

Keep the time, date, weather, and schedule reminders in view. On your desk, Metalio becomes a simple companion for your day.

Metalio E-INK 4 Plus displaying its clock and daily checklist menu
OPEN TO YOUR IDEAS

A reader.
Room to make it yours.

Explore open-source code and compatible third-party firmware to personalize your experience. A flexible platform for curious readers, developers, and makers.

Firmware compatibility and available features vary by build.

FIND YOUR EVERYDAY READER

Two sizes. Your kind of reading.

Go lighter. Or make a little more room.

Metalio E-INK 4 silver reader with orange buttons
THE POCKET-FRIENDLY ORIGINAL

Metalio E-INK 4

A smaller, lighter reader for everyday carry. A 3.97-inch screen, at just 70 g.

Choose E-INK 4
Metalio E-INK 4 Plus silver reader with orange buttons
MORE ROOM. MORE FLEXIBILITY.

Metalio E-INK 4 Plus

A larger 4.7-inch display, sharper text, and adjustable front lighting for low-light reading.

Choose E-INK 4 Plus

See the product page for current pricing, availability, and dispatch information.

Compare Metalio E-INK 4 and E-INK 4 Plus
At a glance E-INK 4 E-INK 4 Plus
Main Controller ESP32-S3 ESP32-S31-NRV16
E-Ink touchscreen 3.97″ · 235 PPI 4.7″ · 297 PPI
Resolution 800 × 480 684 × 1216
Front light None Adjustable brightness
Weight / thickness 70 g / 6.8 mm 100 g / 7.8 mm
Battery capacity 1000 mAh 2000 mAh
Voice Q&A / AI images Yes Yes
Storage card 16 GB included 16 GB included
Shared features & technical details

Both models: Wi-Fi connectivity; physical buttons and touchscreen controls; aluminum alloy frame and glass back; built-in speaker and microphone; ebook reading and audiobook playback; weather, clock, and schedule features; open-source customization; 16 MB internal flash and an included 16 GB TF card, with TF card expansion up to 256 GB.

E-INK 4 dimensions: 107 × 63.7 × 6.8 mm. E-INK 4 Plus dimensions: 122 × 71 × 7.8 mm. Plus display: 16-level grayscale. Battery capacities are listed for comparison and do not imply a fixed runtime.

Which model is right for me?

Choose E-INK 4 if your priority is the smaller, lighter device and you read with ambient light. Choose E-INK 4 Plus for a larger, higher-density display, adjustable front lighting, and AI translation.

Can I customize the firmware?

Both readers support compatible third-party firmware and customization. Check your exact model and the firmware’s instructions before installing; features can differ from the original system.

A LITTLE DEVICE. AN OPEN CHAPTER.

Make space for
your next chapter.

Choose your size. Bring your reading along.