# Xteink X4 Discontinued: What to Buy Now (X3 vs X4 Pro)
Source: https://pocketink.io/blog/xteink-x4-discontinued-what-to-buy/
Updated: 2026-08-24

The original Xteink X4 is discontinued. Buy the [Xteink X3](https://www.xteink.com/products/xteink-x3) for $69 if you want a button-only pocket reader today. Check [Xteink X4 Pro](https://www.xteink.com/products/xteink-x4-pro-pocket-ereader) stock at $99 if a built-in front light matters. Do not wait for the Xteink S4 unless Kindle, Kobo, or Libby access is non-negotiable and you are willing to import from China.

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<p class="kicker kicker--flame">Update, August 24, 2026</p>

<p class="callout__title">The original X4 is sold out and the product page is gone</p>

Xteink told [The eBook Reader](https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2026/08/12/xteink-confirms-the-xteink-x4-is-getting-discontinued/) that the original X4 is "officially sold out, and there are no plans for future production." As of August 24, the [original X4 product page](https://www.xteink.com/products/xteink-x4) returns a 404. The practical replacement choice is the X3 or X4 Pro, not a restock alert.

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## Is the Xteink X4 discontinued?

Yes. The original Xteink X4 ended on August 12, 2026: reporting on Xteink's announcement says the model is sold out with no future production planned, and the official product page no longer exists. [Good e-Reader's follow-up](https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/xteink-x4-is-being-discontinued) says Xteink directed shoppers to the X3 or X4 Pro and asked buyers to stay tuned for a new X4 series.

That last line is a teaser, not a release date. You cannot order a new original X4 from Xteink, so a marketplace or used listing is a separate decision with its own firmware-lock and condition risk. Start with the [X4 pre-purchase reality check](/blog/xteink-x4-pre-purchase-reality-check/) and the [locked or unlocked buying guide](/blog/xteink-locked-or-unlocked-buying-guide/) before treating a leftover X4 as a bargain.

## What should you buy instead of the Xteink X4?

Buy the Xteink X3 if you want the simple, button-only pocket-reader job the original X4 did. Buy the Xteink X4 Pro if you need to read without a lamp. The X3 is $69 and listed available in both colors; the X4 Pro is $99 and listed available in Space Black as of August 24, 2026. [The full X4 Pro, S4, and X4 comparison](/blog/xteink-x4-vs-s4-vs-x4-v2-pro/) has the longer decision tree.

<p class="kicker">The live Xteink choice</p>

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  <div class="compare__col">
    <p class="compare__head">X3 <span class="pill pill--ok">$69</span></p>
    <p>Button-only, 3.7-inch, and no front light. The X3 is the clear pick for daylight reading, physical controls, and the lowest-priced new Xteink.</p>
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  <div class="compare__col">
    <p class="compare__head">X4 Pro <span class="pill pill--flame">$99</span></p>
    <p>4.3-inch, touch plus physical buttons, and a warm/cool front light. The X4 Pro is the only shipping Xteink for reading in the dark.</p>
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**Steps:**

1. **Pick the X3 if you read in ambient light.** The Xteink X3 is the $69 option when simple buttons matter more than a larger panel or a front light.
2. **Pick the X4 Pro if you read at night.** The Xteink X4 Pro's front light is the reason to pay $99 and accept pogo-pin charging.
3. **Pause only for S4 app support.** Wait for the Xteink S4 only if importing from China is acceptable and sideloaded Android reading apps are worth the wait.

## Xteink X3 vs X4 Pro: which replacement is which?

The Xteink X3 is the simple replacement for the discontinued X4. The Xteink X4 Pro is the front-lit replacement. Neither one restores the original X4's USB-C port, so buyers who specifically need USB-C should consider a used X4 rather than assume the Pro is a straight hardware upgrade.

The X3 charges through a magnetic pogo-pin cable rather than USB-C. The X4 Pro also uses pogo pins, with an included magnetic charging adapter but no charging cable. The original X4 had USB-C, was button-only, and had no front light. For the size and carry tradeoffs, use the [X3 vs X4 model-choice guide](/blog/xteink-x3-vs-x4-model-choice/), not a duplicate table here.

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    <p class="tile__kicker">Daylight reader</p>
    <p class="tile__title">Buy the X3</p>
    <p>The Xteink X3 keeps the button-first, no-light formula at $69. Read <a href="/blog/xteink-x3-what-i-wish-i-knew/">what to know before buying the X3</a> if the smaller screen appeals to you.</p>
    <p class="tile__foot"><span class="pill pill--ok">Buy X3</span></p>
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    <p class="tile__kicker">Night reader</p>
    <p class="tile__title">Check X4 Pro stock</p>
    <p>The <a href="https://www.xteink.com/products/xteink-x4-pro-pocket-ereader">Xteink X4 Pro</a> adds an adjustable warm/cool front light, which is the capability the original X4 and X3 lack. Read the <a href="/blog/xteink-x4-pro-reality-check/">X4 Pro reality check</a> for the tradeoffs.</p>
    <p class="tile__foot"><span class="pill">Front light</span></p>
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    <p class="tile__kicker">Existing X4 owner</p>
    <p class="tile__title">Do not replace it by default</p>
    <p>An original X4 with USB-C and the bottom button row can still be the better fit. Use <a href="/blog/xteink-x4-pro-vs-x4-upgrade-or-stick/">upgrade, stick, or skip?</a> before buying a Pro.</p>
    <p class="tile__foot"><span class="pill">Keep or upgrade</span></p>
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    <p class="tile__kicker">Firmware-first buyer</p>
    <p class="tile__title">X3 is the calmer choice</p>
    <p><a href="https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader/releases/tag/1.6.0rc">CrossPoint 1.6.0rc</a> adds X4 Pro support, while 1.5.0 remains the stable release. The Pro path is still a pre-release. See the <a href="/firmware/">firmware hub</a> before you choose.</p>
    <p class="tile__foot"><span class="pill">Firmware matters</span></p>
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## Should you wait for the Xteink S4?

No, unless Android app support is the whole point and you are prepared to import from China. [Joshua Lowcock's S4 tracker](https://www.joshualowcock.com/xteink/guide-xteink-s4-all-we-know-about-the-potential-successor-to-the-x4/) reports that Xteink has no current international-release plan. That makes the S4 an import project, not the default replacement for a discontinued X4.

The Xteink S4 is relevant if your books live in Kindle, Kobo, or Libby and you will not maintain a DRM-free EPUB library. Everyone else gets a reader sooner by buying the X3 or X4 Pro. The [S4 guide](/blog/xteink-s4-everything-we-know/) keeps the reported details and release uncertainty in one place.

## Should you wait for an X4 Gen 2 or new X4 series?

No. A leaked X4 Gen 2 or "X4 Classic" slide exists, but it is not a buyable Xteink SKU and does not give you a date to plan around. Xteink's own discontinuation message hints at an upcoming X4 series, but a hint is not an order page, a price, or a shipping promise.

If you want a reader this month, buy the X3 or check X4 Pro stock. If you enjoy watching the rumor trail, the [X4 Gen 2 and X4 Pro tracker](/blog/xteink-x4-v2-pro-everything-we-know/) separates confirmed X4 Pro details from reported and leaked material.

## Should you buy a used original X4?

Buy a used original X4 only when USB-C and the bottom button row are requirements, not preferences. The original X4 has no front light, and a used unit adds unknown screen condition, returns, and firmware status. Do not pay a premium merely because the original X4 vanished from the official store.

If you take that route, keep the return window open and run the arrival checks in the [locked-unit guide](/blog/xteink-locked-or-unlocked-buying-guide/). For most buyers, the official X3 is the cleaner $69 answer. For a larger, front-lit reader, the X4 Pro is the cleaner $99 answer.

## Where should you go from here?

The original X4's discontinuation does not make every Xteink a good fit. If you want a pocket reader for DRM-free books, start with the [compact e-reader guide](/devices/). If you already chose an X3 or X4 Pro, use the [firmware hub](/firmware/) and [accessories guide](/accessories/) after the purchase, not before you know which charging setup you are buying.

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<p class="kicker">The short version</p>

<p class="callout__title">Buy a reader, not a rumor</p>

The Xteink X3 is the $69 answer for buttons and daylight. The Xteink X4 Pro is the $99 answer for a front light. The original X4 is a used-market exception, and the Xteink S4 is an import-only wait.

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## FAQ

<details class="faq">
  <summary>Is the Xteink X4 discontinued?</summary>
  <p>Yes. Xteink said the original X4 is sold out with no future production planned, and the original X4 product page returned 404 on August 24, 2026.</p>
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<details class="faq">
  <summary>What is the best Xteink X4 alternative?</summary>
  <p>Buy the Xteink X3 at $69 for a button-only pocket reader. Buy the Xteink X4 Pro at $99 if you need a built-in front light.</p>
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<details class="faq">
  <summary>Should I wait for the Xteink S4?</summary>
  <p>Only if Kindle, Kobo, or Libby access is non-negotiable and you will import from China. No international S4 release is currently reported.</p>
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  <summary>Does CrossPoint run on the X4 Pro?</summary>
  <p>Yes. CrossPoint 1.6.0rc adds X4 Pro support. The current stable release remains CrossPoint 1.5.0, so X4 Pro support is still pre-release.</p>
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  <summary>Does the X4 Pro replace the USB-C X4?</summary>
  <p>No. The X4 Pro adds a front light and touch controls, but it charges through pogo pins instead of USB-C. A used original X4 is the only route if USB-C is the requirement.</p>
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