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5 / 10 Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test Bigme B251 $1,659 at Amazon Pros Easy-to-see in very bright environments
Many input source options Cons E Ink benefits diminished by color LCD layer
Low color pixel density
Unsatisfying speakers
Underwhelming design
E Ink has come a long way. There are now a lot of cool applications of it, from pocketable e-readers like the Boox Palma 2 to fully fledged Android tablets with color layers like the Boox Note Air 4C. There's plenty of appeal in a display that doesn't require a glowing backlight. There's less eye strain, no blue light concerns and easy viewing, even in direct sunlight.
The Bigme B251 monitor plays into that appeal with a 25.3-inch color E Ink display. It sounds and looks promising, but at $1,499, it needs to deliver on that promise. Unfortunately, I can't say it does.
Not the display you're hoping for
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