Boox Announces the Picco, Its Smallest E-Reader Ever (2026)

Sep 28, 2026

Title: Boox Announces the Picco, Its Smallest E-Reader Ever (2026)

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Sep 28, 2026 3:30 PM

Boox Announces a Small Device Made for Reading and Productivity

The Boox Picco is a palm-sized e-reader with a 4-inch screen, strong support for different ebook formats, and digital utility tools.

![Image 5: Image may contain Electronics](https://media.wired.com/photos/6abab8062195c6db9de4a281/3:2/w_2560%2Cc_limit/Boox-Announces-a-Small-Device-Made-for-Reading-and-Productivity.jpg)

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While smartphones won't[stop getting bigger](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-folding-phones/), e-readers seem to be getting smaller. Boox has been at the forefront with one of the most popular small [e-readers](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ereaders/), the Boox Palma, and now it is adding an even smaller model.

Boox announced the Picco, with preorders opening today. Its screen is just under 4 inches (3.97 to be exact), making it about the size of a playing card. It's even smaller than the [Xteink X4 Pro I tested earlier this year, which](https://www.wired.com/review/xteink-x4-pro-e-reader/) has a 4.3-inch screen (but just slightly larger than the 3.7-inch Xteink X3), and considerably smaller than the upcoming [Boox Palma 3's 6.19-inch screen](https://www.wired.com/story/boox-palma-3-announced/). I liked the size of the Xteink in my hand, but navigating the interface and getting books were challenging, so I'm excited to see another option in that smaller size from a maker with more accessible ebooks (though still not as convenient as a Kindle or Kobo with their built-in stores).

The Picco will cost $100 and is expected to ship in November. I'll be testing it soon, but in the meantime, here are the details if you've been eyeing a tiny e-reader.

An E-Reader for Productivity

![Image 6: Boox Announces the Picco Its Smallest EReader Ever](https://media.wired.com/photos/6abab6941693e6033280de49/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/Boox-Picco-1.jpg)

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The Boox Picco has a monochrome screen with a resolution of 235 pixels per inch and an adjustable front light that switches between warm- and cool-toned lighting. The microSD card slot supports up to 2 TB of flash memory storage (a 16 GB card is included). There are both a touchscreen and physical page-turning controls, thanks to the buttons on the side of the device. The case has a magnetic ring so you can attach it to the back of a smartphone, though I'll have to see how well it fits when I test it, as I had mixed results attaching an Xteink to my phone due to both fit and magnet strength.

![Image 7: Image may contain Electronics and Remote Control](https://media.wired.com/photos/6abab644cf821cf9b2f8ded8/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/IMG_9589.jpg)

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Boox says the Picco will have a streamlined operating system focused on reading and digital utility tools. It's also the first in what Boox calls its Tiles lineup, which is how you'll access ebooks on this device. You can also use web and USB-C file transfers (the Picco has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity) to get ebooks onto the Picco. The Picco also has the Pomodoro, Todo, and Countdown apps, so you can use it as both an e-reader and a productivity gadget—handy, and a bigger motivation to keep it attached to the back of your phone even when you aren't reading.

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I'm intrigued to see it in action. Boox's most popular e-reader could become the Picco over the Palma 3, but we'll have to wait for both devices to become available to see which is the better buy. Stay tuned for my reviews of both when they come out.

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