XTEINK X4 Pro Named One of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026
A New Milestone in Pocket-Sized Reading Innovation
We're proud to announce that the XTEINK X4 Pro has been named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026, earning recognition from TIME for its innovative approach to portable reading.
Featured in TIME's annual Best Inventions collection on October 15, 2026, the X4 Pro was recognized for rethinking what an e-reader can be: smaller, more portable, and designed to make reading a natural part of everyday life.
Redefining What a Pocket E-Reader Can Be
Traditional e-readers offer a convenient way to enjoy digital books, but their size can still make them less practical for truly spontaneous reading. XTEINK set out to address this gap with a new generation of ultra-portable e-readers designed to go wherever life takes you.
Building on the compact design of its predecessors, the X4 Pro takes pocket-sized reading further with a series of thoughtful upgrades:
- Ultra-Portable Design: A compact, lightweight form that slips easily into your pocket, making it convenient to carry throughout the day.
- Magnetic Smartphone Attachment: Built-in magnets allow the device to attach to the back of compatible smartphones, keeping your e-reader close at hand.
- Touchscreen Experience: An upgraded touchscreen offers more intuitive navigation alongside physical page-turn buttons.
- Adjustable Warm and Cool Front Lighting: Customizable brightness and color temperature provide a more comfortable reading experience in different lighting conditions.
- Upgraded Battery Capacity: A larger battery supports longer reading sessions with fewer interruptions.
- Open Firmware Freedom: Upload your own EPUBs, PDFs, and other supported reading files without being locked into a proprietary ebook storefront.
Together, these features make the X4 Pro more than just a smaller e-reader. It represents a different approach to reading technology—one that puts portability, flexibility, and user freedom at the center.
Innovation That Makes Reading More Accessible
At XTEINK, we believe great reading technology shouldn't be defined by screen size or ecosystem restrictions. It should make reading easier to enjoy, wherever and whenever inspiration strikes.
Whether commuting, traveling, taking a break, or simply enjoying a quiet moment, the X4 Pro is designed to keep your favorite books within reach without adding unnecessary bulk to your everyday carry.
Being included in TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 is an important milestone for our team and a meaningful recognition of our commitment to making reading more portable and accessible.
A New Chapter for XTEINK
This recognition reinforces our belief that innovation doesn't always mean making devices bigger or more complex. Sometimes, it means rethinking familiar products and making them fit more naturally into everyday life.
We're grateful to TIME for recognizing the XTEINK X4 Pro and to our global community of readers who continue to support our journey.
And this is only the beginning. We'll keep exploring new possibilities in portable reading and creating products that let creativity and curiosity travel further.
Discover the XTEINK X4 Pro and experience a new way to read.