A touchscreen and light make the new X4 Pro the best version of Xteink’s tiny e-readers - The Verge

What the report says

The Verge reports that Xteink has released the X4 Pro, a new pocket-sized e-reader priced at $99 and available through the company’s online store as of July 21, 2026. Reviewer Andrew Liszewski describes it as the strongest version yet of Xteink’s small E Ink devices, mainly because it adds two features missing from earlier models: a touchscreen and a front light.

According to The Verge, the X4 Pro has a 4.26-inch, 800 x 480 E Ink display and remains much smaller than mainstream e-readers such as Amazon’s 6-inch Kindle. It is more expensive than Xteink’s $79 X3 and $69 X4, and close to the $110 entry-level Kindle, but is aimed at readers who value portability over a larger screen or a more established bookstore ecosystem. The device keeps physical page-turn buttons, adds a touch-sensitive home button, supports microSD storage, and can work with Bluetooth accessories.

The review highlights trade-offs. The Verge says the touchscreen improves navigation but is not as responsive as Kindle or Kobo screens, while the adjustable light is useful despite some unevenness. The device also replaces a standard USB-C port with a magnetic pogo-pin connector that requires an included adapter, and its rear magnets for attaching to phones were described as not secure enough to be a major selling point.

A key context point in the report is software. The Verge says Xteink’s built-in interface remains a weakness, but the third-party CrossPoint Reader firmware is expected to support the X4 Pro at launch, potentially improving the reading experience.