BraillePen24 – lightweight 24-cell braille display with braille keyboard

BraillePen24 is a light and very slim braille display with 24 braille cells and an 8-key braille keyboard. It connects wirelessly to a phone, tablet or computer and shows the screen reader's text in braille. It can also be used on its own for notes, e-mail, calendar and books.

The display is designed and made by Harpo in Poland and weighs only about 230 g. It fits in a jacket pocket and is meant for users who want braille on the go: at school, in education, at work and in daily life. BraillePen24 received the iF Design Award in 2025.

Who is it for?

• Pupils and students who read and write braille on phone, tablet and computer
• Workplaces and job centres looking for a light braille display for a blind employee
• Vision consultants who want to show a small braille display with a braille keyboard
• Users who want notes, calendar and books in their pocket

How it is used

• As a braille display (terminal mode): with VoiceOver on iPhone and iPad and Windows screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA. On Windows it connects via Bluetooth HID without extra drivers. It can also be connected to Android and Mac.
• On its own (application mode): built-in apps for notes, e-mail, tasks, calendar, contacts, books, plus clock, stopwatch and timer. Data can be synchronised with the phone through the BraillePenSync app.
• Books and files: a microSD card is included for books in .txt and .brf and for moving notes.

Controls

• 24 braille cells with 24 cursor routing keys, one above each cell.
• Perkins-style keyboard with 8 keys and two space keys.
• Four thumb keys on the front edge and a five-function joycane for navigation.
• A switch to mute sounds and a switch to change between terminal and application mode.
• Can be paired with several devices and switch between them.

Good to know

The braille cells are protected by a thin film on a replaceable frame; two spare frames are included. The USB-C port is used for charging only. The battery lasts up to 20 hours in normal use, and a full charge takes up to about 5 hours.

Danish language

BraillePen24 has a Danish interface: menus, apps and messages are shown in Danish, and Danish braille is read and written. The interface is also available in English, Polish and Ukrainian, among others. The Danish user guide is on its way; until then the English guide can be downloaded from the manufacturer, and we are happy to help with setup and questions in Danish.

Technical data

Documentation and downloads

• Product sheet (PDF)
• User manual (PDF)
• Firmware and update guide from Harpo
• Manufacturer's BraillePen24 page

The documents are downloaded directly from the manufacturer.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work with iPhone?

Yes. BraillePen24 connects via Bluetooth and works with VoiceOver as a braille display and braille keyboard.

Can I write notes without a phone?

Yes. In application mode the display has its own apps, including notes, calendar and books, and saves to the microSD card.

Is it available in Danish?

Yes. Menus and apps are in Danish, and it uses Danish braille.

Does it have Wi-Fi?

No. It uses Bluetooth. E-mail and calendar are synchronised through the BraillePenSync app on the phone.

Prices, delivery and invoicing

Prices are excl. VAT. The shop serves municipalities, institutions and businesses. Public customers can order with an EAN number and receive an electronic invoice, see buying for municipalities, schools and institutions. Delivery in Denmark is free. For questions, a demonstration or a quote, write to info@inva.store.