Key Takeaways
1. Onyx has launched the Boox Go 7 series of Android-based e-readers, including the Boox Go 7 and Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II).
2. The e-readers feature sleek designs with nearly flush displays, water-repellent features, and physical page-turn buttons.
3. The Boox Go 7 has a black-and-white E Ink display, while the Boox Go Color 7 offers a color E Ink screen with up to 4096 colors.
4. Both models include a stylus for note-taking, drawing, and annotating, as well as support for various apps through the Google Play Store.
5. The Boox Go 7 is priced at $249.99, while the Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II) will launch at $279.99; both models are available for purchase through the Boox store.
Onyx has introduced the Boox Go 7 series, marking the latest version of its Android-based e-readers. This lineup features the Boox Go 7, which boasts a black-and-white E Ink display, along with the Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II), equipped with a color E Ink screen. The latter serves as competition to the Kindle Colorsoft, currently listed on Amazon at $224.99.
Design Features
In terms of design, both e-readers present displays that are nearly level with the frame, unlike those from Amazon that have a sunken display. The bezels are sleek, except for the side with physical page-turn buttons, and the frame is gently curved. Onyx states that these e-readers come with a water-repellent feature, which helps guard against minor spills, splashes, or light rain. Although there is no official IP rating, it is advisable to keep the e-readers protected anyway.
Specifications Overview
The Boox Go 7 e-readers share nearly the same specifications, differing only in their display technology. The Boox Go 7 features a 7-inch HD E Ink Carta 1300 screen, while the Boox Go Color 7 showcases a 7-inch Kaleido 3 Carta 1200 screen capable of showing up to 4096 colors. Both models have a resolution of 1680 x 1264 (300 ppi in monochrome mode), adjustable front lighting, and auto-rotation.
They come with support for a voluntary capacitive stylus called the Boox InkSense stylus. This allows users to take notes, sketch, annotate, highlight, and write in the books they are reading. The e-readers include notebook templates, a drawing app with various brushes and colors (specifically for the Boox Go Color 7 Gen II), the functionality to convert handwritten notes into text, and a lasso tool for managing notes.
Performance and Availability
The Boox Go 7 series e-readers feature an unspecified octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. There is also a microSD card slot for additional storage, plus built-in speakers so users don’t have to connect headphones for listening to audiobooks. These devices run on Android 13 and come with the Google Play Store pre-installed, allowing users to download browsers, news applications, voice recording tools, and more. Each device is powered by a 2300mAh battery that supports USB-C charging.
The Boox Go 7 is currently available for purchase at $249.99 in the United States, £219.99 in the UK, and €249.99 across Europe. At the moment, they can only be ordered through the Boox store, but they will be sold on Amazon in the future. Meanwhile, the Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II) will launch later at prices of $279.99, £249.99, and €279.99. The InkSense stylus is priced at $45.99, and a magnetic case available in Beige (PU leather with a pen loop) and Gray (fabric without a pen loop) will retail for $39.99.
