# A pocket e-reader for $63

> The Xteink X3 is a 3.7-inch e-reader that magnets to your phone, and it just dropped to $63 for one day.
- Title: A pocket e-reader for $63 · Mashable | Shortify
- Summary: The Xteink X3 is a 3.7-inch e-reader that magnets to your phone, and it just dropped to $63 for one day. If you want a book in your actual pocket, the X3 at…
- Keywords: e-readers, amazon deals, gadgets, lightning deal, xteink, technology, culture, pocket, e-reader, Mashable
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/tech/sept-14-xteink-x3-e-reader-deal
- Author: Christina Buff
- Published: 2026-09-14T16:23:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: e-readers, amazon deals, gadgets, lightning deal, xteink, technology, culture
## A book in your pocket
The Xteink X3 is an ultra-mini e-reader built around one idea: small enough to carry anywhere. Right now it's 20% off.

> If you've ever wished you could slip a book into your pocket, the Xteink X3 mini e-reader was made for you.
## $63.18, down from $79
As of Sept. 14 the X3 is $63.18 at Amazon, a $15.82 saving off its $79 list price.

> SAVE $15.82
## The clock is the catch
It's a Lightning deal. You have until the end of the day, or until the counter hits "100% claimed," whichever comes first.

> You only have until the end of the day to get your hands on this deal, or until the counter bar says "100% claimed."
## One writer isn't sold
Mashable's reviewer prefers a basic Kindle, which already fits in a purse and does the one thing the X3 won't.

> I don't particularly understand the hype of this ultra-mini, ultra-trendy e-reader.
## No backlight, no night reading
The X3 has no backlighting, so it only works in bright settings. For anyone who reads in bed, that's the whole argument over.

> a personal dealbreaker for me
## What you actually get
A 3.7-inch screen, magnetic attachment to the back of your phone, up to 10 hours of battery, and 16GB onboard expandable to 256GB.

> it also magnetically attaches to the back of your phone
## Key takeaway

If you want a book in your actual pocket, the X3 at $63.18 is the cheapest this trendy mini e-reader gets, but it has no backlight.