BraillePen 24 Braille Display

The BraillePen 24 Braille Display puts digital information at your fingertips in a compact, portable design. With 24 refreshable Braille cells, an 8-dot keyboard, multi-device connectivity, and notetaker functionality, it helps you read, write, communicate, and manage information more independently wherever your day takes you.

$1,999.00

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Description

BraillePen 24 Braille Display: Take Your Digital World With You

Independence Should Travel With You

Being able to access information independently should not depend on sitting in front of a computer or carrying a large piece of equipment. For people who rely on Braille, reading an email, checking a calendar, taking notes, reviewing a document, or staying connected can become more complicated when the right technology is not close at hand.

The BraillePen 24 Braille Display is designed to make those everyday tasks more portable. With 24 refreshable Braille cells and an ergonomic 8-dot Braille keyboard, it gives you a tactile way to read and enter digital information. Its compact design makes it practical to take with you, whether you are heading to class, going to work, traveling, or simply moving through your day.

One Braille Display, Multiple Ways to Connect

The BraillePen 24 can connect with up to five Bluetooth devices and one USB device simultaneously. It is compatible with iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows through HID, allowing it to work across many of the devices people already use every day. Once a device is paired, the appropriate screen reader is automatically detected according to the manufacturer.

The BraillePen 24 also goes beyond traditional Braille display functionality. Its BraillePen Sync app can synchronize information from compatible email accounts, including email, contacts, notes, tasks, and calendars, allowing you to access that information without remaining connected to a phone or computer.

Designed to Go Wherever You Go

At approximately 0.6 inches thick and weighing about 0.57 pounds, the BraillePen 24 is designed for portability. Its aluminum housing provides a lightweight, durable form factor, while thumb keys, a joystick, cursor routing keys, and additional navigation controls provide multiple ways to move through information.

The device also includes a microSD card slot for expandable memory and the ability to read books and documents while away from your other devices. With approximately 15–20 hours of stated battery life, the BraillePen 24 is designed to support extended use throughout the day.

Who Can Benefit From the BraillePen 24 Braille Display

The BraillePen 24 Braille Display can be especially useful for people who want portable, tactile access to information without being tied to a computer or smartphone. Its compact design, multi-device connectivity, and notetaker functionality give users flexibility across school, work, travel, and everyday life.

  • Students: Access digital information through Braille, take notes, manage tasks and calendars, and connect to computers or mobile devices used for schoolwork.
  • Professionals: Read messages and documents, take notes, manage information, and move between compatible devices while maintaining a familiar Braille workflow.
  • Seniors: Access email, contacts, notes, and calendars through a tactile interface that can support continued independence with digital information.
  • Veterans: Carry a compact Braille solution for communication, note-taking, reading, and accessing information across compatible devices.
  • Travelers: Use the portable design and microSD card capability to carry reading material and other information without relying on a constant connection to a computer.
  • Braille Users: Read through 24 refreshable Braille cells and enter information with the traditional 8-dot Braille keyboard.

How Will BraillePen 24 Braille Display Change Your Life?

The BraillePen 24 Braille Display is designed to give you access to information without requiring you to stay connected to a traditional computer setup. Pair it with compatible devices through Bluetooth, connect through USB, or use its notetaker capabilities and microSD card for information you want available while you are on the go.

Its 24 refreshable Braille cells provide tactile access to digital text, while the 8-dot keyboard gives you a direct way to enter Braille. The BraillePen Sync app adds another layer of independence by allowing supported email, contacts, notes, tasks, and calendar information to be accessed through the device.

That combination can change everyday routines. Instead of waiting for someone to read information to you or returning to a computer to complete a task, you can carry a compact Braille solution with you and access information on your own terms.

What the Experts Say

“Technology has the greatest impact when it gives people more freedom to do things for themselves. I recommend the BraillePen 24 because it combines the power of a Braille display with the portability people need to stay connected, manage information, and maintain their independence wherever they go.” -Scott Krug, President, New England Low Vision and Blindness

Experience the BraillePen 24 Braille Display Today

The right assistive technology should fit into your life rather than make your life revolve around the technology. The BraillePen 24 Braille Display combines portable refreshable Braille, Braille input, multi-device connectivity, notetaker functionality, and expandable memory in a compact design.

New England Low Vision and Blindness is committed to helping you find the right low vision or blindness solution for your individual needs. Contact our team to explore whether the BraillePen 24 is the right fit for how you read, work, communicate, learn, and stay connected.

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Features

Portable Braille Access
The BraillePen 24 has a compact design measuring approximately 6.5 by 4.1 inches and about 0.6 inches thick, making it practical to carry throughout the day.

24 Refreshable Braille Cells
Twenty-four high-quality Braille cells provide tactile access to digital information, while cursor routing keys help you interact directly with content.

Multi-Device Connectivity
Connect up to five Bluetooth devices plus one USB device simultaneously. The device supports iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows through HID.

BraillePen Sync App
The free BraillePen Sync app can provide access to supported email, contacts, notes, tasks, and calendar information without requiring a continuous connection to a phone or computer.

Expandable Memory
The microSD card slot allows you to expand memory and store books or documents for reading while away from your other devices.

One-Handed Mode
An optional one-handed mode provides another way to interact with the device when multitasking or when using both hands is not practical.

Built-In Tools
The BraillePen 24 includes a clock, stopwatch, and timer, adding useful everyday functions beyond its Braille display capabilities.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

  • Product: BraillePen 24 Braille Display
  • Braille cells: 24 high-quality refreshable Braille cells
  • Braille input: Traditional 8-dot ergonomic Braille keyboard
  • Cursor routing: Yes
  • Navigation: Thumb keys and joystick
  • Bluetooth: Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Simultaneous Bluetooth connections: Up to 5
  • USB connection: USB-C
  • Simultaneous USB connections: 1
  • Compatibility: iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows (HID)
  • Memory expansion: microSD card slot
  • Battery life: Approximately 15–20 hours
  • Dimensions: 164 × 105 × 15.3 mm
  • Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 × 4.1 × 0.6 inches
  • Weight: Approximately 260 g / 0.57 lbs
  • Built-in functions: Clock, stopwatch, and timer
  • One-handed mode: Optional
  • Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
  • Sync functions: Email, contacts, notes, tasks, and calendar

Reviews

“Having a compact Braille display means I can take the information I need with me instead of always going back to my computer.” — Proposed Student Testimonial

“I like having my email and calendar information available in a format I can access independently.” — Proposed Professional Testimonial

“The size makes a real difference. It is something I can carry with me without feeling like I am carrying another piece of equipment.” — Proposed Braille User Testimonial

“Being able to connect to more than one device gives me much more flexibility throughout the day.” — Proposed Technology User Testimonial

“I wanted something that would let me read and manage information while traveling. The portability is a big advantage.” — Proposed Traveler Testimonial

“The Braille keyboard and display give me a direct way to work with information instead of relying entirely on someone else.” — Proposed Senior User Testimonial

What's in the box?

  • BraillePen 24 Display
  • QR codes for electronic instructions
  • Physical Braille instructions
  • USB Type-A to USB Type-C charging cable
  • Neck strap
  • Replacement protective films for the Braille cells

Frequently Asked Questions

The BraillePen 24 Braille Display is a portable 24-cell refreshable Braille display and notetaker designed to provide tactile access to digital information. It includes an 8-dot Braille keyboard and can connect with compatible computers and mobile devices.
The BraillePen 24 has 24 refreshable Braille cells with cursor routing keys for interacting with information displayed on the device.
The BraillePen 24 is listed as compatible with iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows through HID. It can connect to up to five Bluetooth devices and one USB device simultaneously.
Yes. The BraillePen Sync app allows the BraillePen 24 to function as a mini Braille notetaker, with access to supported email, contacts, notes, tasks, and calendar information. The device can also use a microSD card for storing and reading books or documents.
The manufacturer states the battery life last at approximately 15–20 hours. Actual battery life can vary depending on use, connectivity, and other factors.
At New England Low Vision and Blindness, we provide personalized training to ensure you get the most out of your BraillePen 24 Braille Display.
New England Low Vision and Blindness offers financing options to make this technology more accessible. Please visit our Financing page for solutions: https://nelowvision.com/financial-support-for-assistive-technology/.

What Our Customers Say

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