Are E Ink Devices Just Slow?

(This article is an English translation of my original work, written on July 25, 2021. Here is the original script ) The speed and display differences between E Ink devices and LCD backlit tablets are frequently discussed. While it was true in the past that E Ink devices were slow and therefore considered suitable only for reading, this is no longer the case. A more accurate distinction now is: if your E Ink device does not support fast refresh mode and runs an older operating system (such as Android 9 or earlier), then it is indeed best suited for reading. However, if your device supports fast refresh mode and runs on Android 10 or later, it can handle some applications beyond just reading. E Ink Devices Used to be Slow If you're familiar with older E Ink devices, like Kindles or other e-readers purchased between 2007 and 2018, you've likely noticed the stark difference in page-turning speed compared to backlit LCD tablets: e-readers often flicker. This visible fli...