XTEink X4 - Page 5

Dibbler · 09-25-2026, 10:05 AM

My locked X4 Pro turned up from Aliexpress yesterday. I have since installed Crosspoint, the latest RC build, a few dictionaries and fonts.
I am still a little hesitant on how much I will use it over my Kobo devices that I have used for many years, but I am starting to find some appeal for it.
The worse and yet best things about it is its size, many reasons to not like it and yet so versatile, with a suitable case fitted, to be easily carried.

Still much to consider and see how much it gets used but at roughly half the cost of what I would otherwise have paid for it, with the understanding that there are restrictions on it compared to the one officially sold, I am happy enough.

andyh2000 · 09-25-2026, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dibbler

My locked X4 Pro turned up from Aliexpress yesterday. I have since installed Crosspoint, the latest RC build, a few dictionaries and fonts.
I am still a little hesitant on how much I will use it over my Kobo devices that I have used for many years, but I am starting to find some appeal for it.
The worse and yet best things about it is its size, many reasons to not like it and yet so versatile, with a suitable case fitted, to be easily carried.

Still much to consider and see how much it gets used but at roughly half the cost of what I would otherwise have paid for it, with the understanding that there are restrictions on it compared to the one officially sold, I am happy enough.

I was surprised how useful they are despite the small size. You're more likely to shove it in your pocket just in case, and the best eReader (like the best camera and the best telescope) is the one you have with you that you'll use.

Dibbler · 09-28-2026, 07:24 AM

Yes, it has surprised me a little, even though I use my Libra 2 BW each night, I am reading with the X4 Pro and enjoying the experience.
Crosspoint seems decent on the reader, and it was useful buying a case with a cover, for when it is carried in a pocket. An element of care needed, as they do otherwise seem a little fragile, without a case.

CrazyCoder · 09-28-2026, 12:25 PM

I released a converter for CrossPoint fonts (.cpfont) with live preview, see https://github.com/CrazyCoder/crossglyph.

BTW, new firmware versions for devices based on S3 with a lot of PSRAM (like X4 Pro) also support TTF fonts directly now.

RobertJSawyer · Today, 01:31 AM

I'm very pleased with my new Xteink X4pro, and the updated stock software ("Licorice") is very good now, with TTF font and Stardict dictionary support, among many other things. When I tried a Xteink X3 back on August 20, 2026 (less than three months ago), the stock software was awful. It's astonishing how much better it is now and how frequently Xteink is releasing updates to it. I'm impressed.

09-25-2026, 10:05 AM	#61
Dibbler Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Device: Nook Simple Touch Kobo Aura One, Clara 2E, Clara BW and Libra BW	My locked X4 Pro turned up from Aliexpress yesterday. I have since installed Crosspoint, the latest RC build, a few dictionaries and fonts. I am still a little hesitant on how much I will use it over my Kobo devices that I have used for many years, but I am starting to find some appeal for it. The worse and yet best things about it is its size, many reasons to not like it and yet so versatile, with a suitable case fitted, to be easily carried. Still much to consider and see how much it gets used but at roughly half the cost of what I would otherwise have paid for it, with the understanding that there are restrictions on it compared to the one officially sold, I am happy enough.

09-28-2026, 07:24 AM	#63
Dibbler Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Device: Nook Simple Touch Kobo Aura One, Clara 2E, Clara BW and Libra BW	Yes, it has surprised me a little, even though I use my Libra 2 BW each night, I am reading with the X4 Pro and enjoying the experience. Crosspoint seems decent on the reader, and it was useful buying a case with a cover, for when it is carried in a pocket. An element of care needed, as they do otherwise seem a little fragile, without a case.

09-28-2026, 12:25 PM	#64
CrazyCoder Zealot Posts: 126 Karma: 1256026 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis (10th gen), Kobo Libra 2, Onyx Leaf2 Black	I released a converter for CrossPoint fonts (.cpfont) with live preview, see https://github.com/CrazyCoder/crossglyph. BTW, new firmware versions for devices based on S3 with a lot of PSRAM (like X4 Pro) also support TTF fonts directly now.

Today, 01:31 AM	#65
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 793 Karma: 4306712 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, Xteink X4pro, Kindle PaperWhite	I'm very pleased with my new Xteink X4pro, and the updated stock software ("Licorice") is very good now, with TTF font and Stardict dictionary support, among many other things. When I tried a Xteink X3 back on August 20, 2026 (less than three months ago), the stock software was awful. It's astonishing how much better it is now and how frequently Xteink is releasing updates to it. I'm impressed.