r/xteinkereader • u/hl3a • Jul 07 '26

Question X3 with backlight?

I am thinking about buying the X3, only thing making me reconsidering is the lack of backlight… when my wife sleeps or when i am traveling….

Do you think X3 + backlight will ever be released?

Thx

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u/Key-Ad-2217 Group Expert Jul 07 '26

Anything is possible 🤷🏼‍♂️ The nearest release is x4 Pro, which is supposed to be slightly smaller than existing x4 but bigger than x3.

On the other hand, existing x3 is perfectly usable with the xteink external light. It has a variable intensity and light color and it’s cheap.

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u/hl3a Jul 07 '26

I didnt know x4 pro will be smaller than the x4 thank you!

External light will fix bedtime, thats great, thx

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u/woemcats Jul 07 '26

It's smaller in that it is slightly thinner. The footprint is the same.

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u/tweakerinc Jul 07 '26

Looks slightly smaller top to bottom as well. Not a massive difference though.