Bigme Hibreak Launches Non-Cellular Variant: Worth the Upgrade?

Key Takeaways

1. Bigme launched a new e-reader version of the Hibreak, called ePaper Reader HiBreak, which lacks cellular functions.
2. The device features a 5.84-inch black-and-white E Ink display with a resolution of 275 ppi and runs on a MediaTek Helio P35 processor.
3. It includes 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and a MicroSD card slot for up to 1TB of extra storage.
4. The Hibreak e-reader has a 5MP front camera, a 13MP rear camera, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3,300mAh battery.
5. Priced at $299, the e-reader is more expensive than the 4G Hibreak model, leading some buyers to consider the cellular version instead.

Last year, Bigme launched the Hibreak, an Android 4G smartphone featuring an E Ink screen. Earlier this year, they introduced a 5G version called the Hibreak Pro. Now, there’s a new version of the Hibreak that doesn’t support cellular functions.

New Device Unveiling

As first reported by Good e-reader, this new device lacks an official name; however, a sticker on its packaging says ePaper Reader HiBreak. Its design closely resembles the HiBreak, which is listed on Amazon for $269.99, but there are several distinctions between the two models.

Specs and Features

The Hibreak e-reader boasts a 5.84-inch black-and-white E Ink display with a resolution of 275 ppi. Unlike the cellular version (4G), it appears there isn’t a color E Ink variant available. This device runs on MediaTek’s Helio P35 processor and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Additionally, it features a MicroSD card slot that allows for up to 1TB of extra storage.

In an unboxing video, it was shown that the Hibreak has a hybrid SIM tray, but the section for a SIM card is blocked, preventing users from inserting one. The e-reader includes a 5MP front camera, a 13MP rear camera, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3,300mAh battery that charges through USB-C. There’s also a single speaker in the earpiece, but it does not have an audio jack. Similar to the Hibreak smartphone, this e-reader operates on the older Android 11.

Pricing and Availability

The Bigme Hibreak e-reader isn’t featured on Bigme’s own website, but it can be purchased from Good e-reader for $299. This price is higher than the 4G model, which costs $249 for the black-and-white version, and $279 for the color epaper version. Given the steep price, potential buyers might find it more advantageous to opt for the cellular version instead.

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