Hisense is finally gearing up to release the Q5 Android tablet that has a monochrome display, it is not using E INK, but a similar experience to Pixel QI. This device was initially supposed to debut a month ago, but the global pandemic slowed everything down. It is available now to order on the Good e-Reader Store for $429.99 and shipping will occur in the next few weeks.
The Q5 features a 10.5 inch monochrome RLCD display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and HD resolution. It has a gyroscope, so you can quickly flip the orientation from landscape mode to portrait. Underneath the hood is an Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T610 processor, 4GB RAM and there is 64GB of storage, you can expand the storage via the MicroSD slot. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack, an HDMI and micro USB ports. It is powered by one of the largest batteries ever found on an E INK device with 5,050 mAh with 5V/2A Quick Charging Support. The rear facing camera is 5MP f/2.2 camera sensor and is located at the upper left corner and it has an LED light. The front facing camera is 2MP f/2.4, perfect for video chatting or the odd selfie.
You can keep your device locked via Face ID – Facial Recognition software. You will be able to connect to the internet via WIFI 802.11 A/B/G/N 2.4G/5G and it even supports a SIM card for 4G networks. Is running Google Android 10, which is one of the highest versions we have seen on a Hisense device.
Good e-Reader will be reviewing the Hisense Q5 within the next two weeks. Our intention is to basically see if this screen tech will be a viable alternative to E INK and how the reading and multimedia experience functions.
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
