Huawei’s ink screen device is not simply a benchmark for traditional e-book readers (such as Kindle), but a smart terminal that integrates reading, note-taking, and office functions. The core features include:
- Cross-border design:
- It is both an e-book reader and an office tablet that supports handwriting.
- Target users: business people, academic researchers, and high-end readers who focus on multi-scenario applications.
- Huawei ecosystem linkage:
- Support multi-screen collaboration with Huawei mobile phones, computers, tablets and other devices (file transfer and content continuation).
- Built-in exclusive applications such as Huawei Reader and Huawei Notes, integrating cloud services.
1. Technical advantages
- Screen optimization:
- Self-developed intelligent refresh mode (clear mode/fast refresh mode) to balance display effect and operation fluency.
- Reduce ink screen afterimage problems and improve handwriting tracking.
- Hongmeng ecosystem integration:
- Seamless collaboration with Huawei devices to break the limitation of a single reading scene.
- Support super terminal function, which can be connected to Huawei printers, headphones, etc.
- Professional note-taking function:
- Compared with Kindle Scribe, MatePad Paper has richer note-taking tools (templates, layered management).
- The stylus does not need to be charged, and it is automatically paired by adsorbing the tablet.
2. Market evaluation and controversy
- Advantages:
- It fills the gap in ink screen devices in the field of light office, and its functional diversity far exceeds that of traditional readers.
- The Hongmeng system is highly fluent, and the multi-device collaborative experience leads the competition.
- The screen size is larger, suitable for reading PDF and academic documents.
- Controversy points:
- High price: The initial price is about 499 euros (about 2999 yuan in China), which is higher than pure reading devices such as Kindle Paperwhite.
- Limited application compatibility: The HarmonyOS application ecosystem is not yet perfect, and some third-party APPs are not well adapted.
- Weight and portability: The 10.3-inch body weighs about 360g, which is not as convenient to carry as a small-screen reader.
3. Applicable groups
- Business people: need to frequently record meeting notes, annotate contracts or handle emails.
- Academic researchers: read literature, write annotations, and organize materials.
- Huawei ecosystem users: already have Huawei mobile phones/computers, and pursue multi-device collaborative efficiency.
- Multi-function demanders: do not want to carry a reader + notebook separately, and hope to use one device for multiple purposes.
Summary
The Huawei Ink Tablet has redefined the use scenarios of ink screen devices through the combination of “large screen + handwriting + Hongmeng ecosystem”, which is especially suitable for users who have dual needs for office and reading. Although the price is high and the ecosystem still needs to be improved, its innovative direction has injected new vitality into the e-ink screen market. If you pursue multi-function integration and are in the Huawei ecosystem, it will be a more efficient choice than traditional readers.