Comparisons
IKAWE Moov vs Xteink X3: bigger screen or smaller reader?
Moov Lite and Moov Pro vs the 3.7-inch Xteink X3: size, weight, screen and sharpness, front light, charging, battery, firmware and price, with sources.
By IKAWE · Published · 7 min read
Written by IKAWE, the maker of Moov. Moov specifications are IKAWE's own. We haven't tested the Xteink readers hands-on: their specifications come from Xteink's product pages and independent reviews, checked on 12 October 2026 and listed under Sources.
Key takeaways
- The Xteink X3 is smaller and lighter than Moov: 97.6 × 63.7 × 5.1 mm and 58 g, against Moov's 110 × 66 × 6 mm and 75 g. If the smallest reader matters most, the X3 wins.
- The X3's 3.7-inch screen is sharper than Moov Lite's (259 vs 219 PPI) but smaller than Moov's 4.5 inches. Moov Pro is sharper still, at 300 PPI on the larger screen.
- The X3 has no front light or touchscreen and charges through a pogo-pin cable. Both Moov models have a warm/cool light, touch and USB-C.
- The X3 adds tilt-to-turn and NFC, which Moov doesn't have.
- The X3 costs $69–79; Moov Lite costs $99 and Moov Pro $129.
In this article
The short answer
IKAWE Moov Lite
$99
- Screen
- 4.5″, 219 PPI
- Light
- Warm/cool
- Input
- Touch + buttons
- Charging
- USB-C
- Size
- 110 × 66 × 6 mm
- Weight
- 75 g
Best for: a larger screen, a front light and touch.
IKAWE Moov Pro
$129
- Screen
- 4.5″, 300 PPI
- Light
- Warm/cool
- Water
- IPX8
- Charging
- USB-C
- Size
- 110 × 66 × 6 mm
- Weight
- 75 g
Best for: the sharpest text and water resistance.
Xteink X3
$69–79
- Screen
- 3.7″, 259 PPI
- Light
- None
- Input
- Buttons + tilt
- Charging
- Pogo pins
- Size
- 97.6 × 63.7 × 5.1 mm
- Weight
- 58 g
Best for: the smallest, lightest reader for daytime reading.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Moov Lite | Moov Pro | Xteink X3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $129 | $69 sale, $79 regular (Xteink store) |
| Screen | 4.5-inch | 4.5-inch | 3.7-inch, 792 × 528 |
| Sharpness | 219 PPI | 300 PPI | 259 PPI |
| Front light | Yes, warm/cool | Yes, warm/cool | No; clip-on light sold separately |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | No |
| Buttons and extras | Left and right page-turn | Left and right page-turn | Front rockers and side buttons; tilt or shake to turn; NFC |
| Size | 110 × 66 × 6 mm | 110 × 66 × 6 mm | 97.6 × 63.7 × 5.1 mm |
| Weight | 75 g | 75 g | 58 g |
| Battery | 1,100 mAh | 1,100 mAh | 650 mAh, 10–14 days at 1–3 hours a day |
| Charging | USB-C, cable included | USB-C, cable included | Magnetic pogo-pin cable |
| Storage | 16 GB microSD, up to 256 GB | 16 GB microSD, up to 256 GB | 16 GB microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
| Water resistance | None | IPX8 | Not rated |
| Magnetic back | Yes | Yes | Yes (reviewers found it weak) |
| Software | CrossPoint | CrossPoint | Xteink firmware; CrossPoint since 1.3.0 |
Size: the X3 is genuinely smaller
At 58 g, the X3 is 17 g lighter than Moov, about 12 mm shorter and 2 mm narrower. That makes it one of the lightest e-readers available; among current models, only the Boox Picco, also about 58 g, matches it. If you want the most pocketable reader of all, the X3 is the honest pick.
- Xteink X358 g
- IKAWE Moov75 g
- Xteink X397.6 mm
- IKAWE Moov110 mm
Moov is still small: narrower than most phones and 75 g, about half the weight of a 6-inch Kindle or Kobo.
Screen: sharper and smaller, or larger
The X3's 259 PPI renders small text more crisply than Moov Lite's 219 PPI. The trade-off is space: Moov's 4.5-inch screen has considerably more room for text, so you turn pages less often and can use a larger font comfortably. Moov Pro combines both, with 300 PPI on the 4.5-inch screen.
- IKAWE Moov4.5 inches
- Xteink X33.7 inches
- IKAWE Moov Pro300 PPI
- Xteink X3259 PPI
- IKAWE Moov Lite219 PPI
Reading in the dark
The X3 has no front light; Xteink sells a $9.99 clip-on light separately. Both Moov models have a built-in warm/cool front light with adjustable brightness and warmth, so you can read in bed or on a dark train with nothing extra to carry.
Controls and extras
The X3 is button-only, with two front rockers and side buttons, plus a gyroscope for tilt- or shake-to-turn and NFC (for unencrypted cards). Six Colors liked its side buttons.
Moov has left and right page-turn buttons and a touchscreen, which makes the library, menus and settings quicker to use; it doesn't have tilt-to-turn or NFC.
Charging and magnets
The X3 charges through a magnetic pogo-pin cable rather than USB-C, which Six Colors called a step back. Some early units shipped with a power-only cable that couldn't be used to install firmware. Its magnetic backplate is MagSafe-compatible, but Six Colors found its single magnet wobbly.
Moov charges and transfers files over USB-C, with a cable in the box, and its magnetic back comes with two adhesive metal rings for phones and cases without magnets.
Battery
Xteink rates the X3 at 10–14 days with 1–3 hours of reading a day, though the same product page also says "up to 10 hours", so treat the claim with care. Six Colors found the battery still going after several weeks.
- IKAWE Moov1,100 mAh
- Xteink X3650 mAh
Moov's 1,100 mAh battery is about 70% larger than the X3's 650 mAh, which helps offset the power its front light uses.
Software
Both run CrossPoint. The X3 gained support in version 1.3.0 in May 2026, and the 1.6.0 release claimed about 3.2 times longer active reading time, measured on the X3. Reviewers have called the X3's stock firmware buggy, so most owners install CrossPoint; Moov runs it out of the box.
Both read DRM-free EPUB and TXT, not Kindle purchases or Libby loans; Moov Pro also reads PDFs with reflow.
Pros and cons
Xteink X3
Pros
- Smallest and lightest (58 g)
- Sharp 259 PPI screen
- Tilt-to-turn and NFC
- Lowest price, $69 on sale
Cons
- No front light
- No touchscreen
- Pogo-pin cable instead of USB-C
- Weak magnet
- Small screen means more page turns
IKAWE Moov Lite
Pros
- Larger 4.5-inch screen
- Warm/cool front light and touchscreen
- USB-C, cable included
- 70% larger battery
Cons
- 17 g heavier and 12 mm taller
- Lower sharpness than the X3 (219 vs 259 PPI)
- No tilt-to-turn or NFC
Moov Lite vs Xteink X3
Moov Pro vs Xteink X3
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Xteink X3?
97.6 × 63.7 × 5.1 mm and 58 g, with a 3.7-inch, 259 PPI e-ink screen.
Does the Xteink X3 have a backlight?
No. It has no front light; Xteink sells a clip-on light separately. Both Moov models have a built-in warm/cool front light.
Is the Xteink X3 waterproof?
No. The X3 has no water-resistance rating. Moov Pro is rated IPX8.
Does the Xteink X3 have USB-C?
No. It charges through a magnetic pogo-pin cable. Moov has a USB-C port.
Xteink X3 vs X4: what's the difference?
The X3 is smaller (3.7-inch screen, 58 g) and sharper (259 vs 220 PPI), with NFC and tilt-to-turn, but charges through pogo pins; the original X4 had a 4.3-inch screen and USB-C. Neither has a light.
Is Moov bigger than the Xteink X3?
Yes. Moov is 110 × 66 × 6 mm and 75 g, against the X3's 97.6 × 63.7 × 5.1 mm and 58 g, but it has a larger 4.5-inch screen, a front light and a touchscreen.
What is the smallest e-reader?
Among current e-readers, the Xteink X3 and the Boox Picco are the smallest we found, at about 58 g. See every pocket e-reader compared.
Sources
- Xteink X3 product page
- Xteink: X4 Pro vs X4 vs X3
- Liliputing: Xteink X3 is an even smaller e-reader
- The eBook Reader: Xteink X3 now available on Amazon (28 May 2026)
- Six Colors: Xteink X3 review (22 Jul 2026)
- CrossPoint issue #2536: X3 power-only charging cable
- CrossPoint Reader on GitHub
- CrossPoint Reader release notes
Specifications and prices checked on October 12, 2026. Products change; check the maker’s page before buying.