Boox Note Air 2 Plus Review | Premium E-Ink Tablet for Templates & Notes

Boox Note Air 2 Plus Review: Powerful E-Ink Tablet for Professionals and Planners

The Boox Note Air 2 Plus takes everything that made the original Note Air 2 great and refines it with better battery life, improved stylus feel, and a premium build. It’s an all-in-one digital notebook designed for reading, writing, and working with Onyx Boox templates. If you’re searching for a productivity-focused e-ink tablet in 2025, this device remains one of the top choices

Design and Build Quality

The Note Air 2 Plus keeps the same ultra-slim profile as its predecessor, but upgrades the materials for a stronger aluminum-magnesium chassis. At 445g, it feels solid yet lightweight, balancing perfectly in one hand. The asymmetrical spine provides a natural grip for writing or reading, while the matte texture minimizes fingerprints.

It’s available in a soft moss green finish — understated, professional, and distinct from the darker tone of the first Note Air 2. Overall, it’s one of the most refined designs in the e-ink lineup.

Display and Reading Experience

The device features a 10.3-inch Carta 1200 e-ink screen with an HD resolution of 1872×1404 pixels. It doesn’t use color e-ink like the newer Air 4C, but its grayscale contrast is exceptional. The flush glass display with warm and cool light adjustments makes it perfect for reading or long writing sessions. Text appears sharp and evenly illuminated with minimal ghosting.

Performance and Hardware

Under the hood, the Boox Note Air 2 Plus is powered by an octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It runs Android 11, giving users access to Google Play for apps like Drive, Evernote, and Notion. The upgraded 3700 mAh battery now lasts several weeks under regular use — one of the main improvements over the original Note Air 2.

Page refresh, app switching, and note rendering are smooth. The NeoReader app remains highly optimized for PDFs, eBooks, and templates, offering multiple refresh modes for balancing quality and speed.

Stylus and Writing Experience

The Boox Pen Plus stylus comes standard, offering 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and an improved nib texture for more friction. The magnetic attachment ensures it stays secure along the device edge. Writing latency feels minimal, and the pen glides naturally across planner pages or note templates.

For users who use daily journals, planners, or meeting templates, the handwriting-to-text accuracy in the Notes app is exceptional. It recognizes both cursive and print handwriting accurately, even across multi-language entries.

Using Boox Templates on the Note Air 2 Plus

Thanks to its high-contrast display and solid PDF rendering, the Note Air 2 Plus works flawlessly with external planner files and Boox templates. Users can import daily planners, meeting layouts, or journaling pages directly into the Notes app.

To install templates:

1. Connect the Note Air 2 Plus to your computer via USB or use Boox Drop.
2. Copy your template PDFs to the Storage/noteTemplate directory.
3. Open the Notes app, tap Templates, and select Custom.
4. Choose your imported planner or notebook layout.

With its strong grayscale contrast, thin lines and fine text in templates remain legible, making this one of the best Boox devices for monochrome planners.

Performance Compared to the Original Note Air 2

Feature	Note Air 2	Note Air 2 Plus
Battery	3000 mAh	3700 mAh (25% more)
Material	Aluminum frame	Aluminum-magnesium alloy
OS	Android 11	Android 11 (optimized build)
Weight	420 g	445 g
Battery Life	2–3 weeks	3–4 weeks typical use

Pros and Cons

• Pros: strong build, long battery life, smooth handwriting, full Android system, excellent PDF and template rendering.
• Cons: no color display, limited speaker quality, stylus nibs wear faster with heavy use.

Final Thoughts

The Boox Note Air 2 Plus strikes an excellent balance between minimalism and performance. It’s ideal for users who want a paper-like experience with the flexibility of Android. Whether you’re a student taking lecture notes or a professional using structured planners, the Note Air 2 Plus paired with Boox templates provides one of the most seamless digital notebook experiences available in 2025.Explore Boox Templates Bundle

Outbound links: Boox Note Air 2 Plus official page, Boox Help Center. Internal link connects readers to the Boox Templates product page on Templacity.