Xteink X4 Pocket Reader: A Review

I've been happy with my Kobo Aura ebook reader since I bought it 8 years ago. It's light, has a crystal clear e-ink display, a decent back light, and the battery still lasts quite a long a while. I've read many books on it, most of which I have bought through the Kobo store. The DRM free service they provide is very convenient and give me access to a wide selection of books for a reasonable price.When I go travelling I never take the Kobo Aura with me as it's a bit of an awkward size. It's larger than a phone and smaller than a tablet so it could easily fit into luggage, but it just never occurs to me to take it with me. I normally read ebooks on my phone via the Kobo app.I wasn't in the market for a new ebook reader at all, but when I saw the Xteink X4 pocket reader I was intrigued enough to look into it. I've been trying to use my phone less over the last couple of years, including uninstalling most social media apps, so a stand alone and small ebook reader appealed to me.The Xteink…