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“I can’t remember the last time I just sat down and immersed myself in a book.” This is a phrase I recently mentioned, and I’m sure many of you can relate in today’s era of bite-sized media. With the $419 Boox Go 10.3 Gen II and a hectic schedule of flights totaling 25,000 miles over two weeks, I seized the opportunity to dive deep into some engrossing literature.
How does this e-reader stack up against the Kindle Scribe? Well, it’s a mixed bag—it really hinges on your main requirements. For those prioritizing a superior reading journey, the Boox is a solid choice.
The display is remarkably crisp and vibrant, making every word leap from the screen; the gentle, uniform backlighting offers visual comfort during late-night reading sessions.
Moreover, this device operates on Android 15, which, apart from hosting a variety of reading apps from the Play Store, supports a broad range of eBook formats—far more than any Kindle device. Coupled with exceptional battery life, it stands out as a top contender.
However, if extensive note-taking is your thing, the Kindle has the upper hand. It’s not that the Boox doesn’t support sketching—it comes equipped with a stylus and a touchscreen. Yet, the pen tip provided feels somewhat uncomfortable to use on the screen, and the slight delay combined with ghosting during note-taking can be slightly disorienting.
So, it really boils down to what you’re looking to get out of an e-reader like this. For someone like me, who primarily reads with the occasional note-taking, the Boox more than satisfies my needs and has become a staple in my daily setup.
- What is it? This device is a combination of an e-reader and a note-taking tablet.
- Who is it for? It’s designed for voracious readers as well as frequent scribblers and doodlers.
- What does it cost? The base model is available at $419 without backlighting, and the enhanced Lumi model with a light feature costs an additional $30.
- What do we appreciate? We admire its lightweight, high-quality feel, the excellent battery life, the crisp display with smooth backlighting, and the open Android 15 system that surpasses the Kindle in flexibility.
- What could be better? The note-taking capabilities aren’t as seamless as those on the Scribe, and the device can be somewhat slow to launch apps and load books.
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Price |
$419 (w/o backlight), $449 (with backlight) |
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Display |
10.3-inch touchscreen e-ink display with 2480 x 1860 resolution, featuring a textured glass cover |
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Processor |
Octa-core CPU |
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RAM |
4GB |
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Storage |
64GB |
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Dimensions |
9.3 x 7.2 x 0.2 inches |
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Weight |
12.8 ounces |
My journey began with a long flight from Heathrow to Taipei. Keeping entertained when you’re prone to distraction can be challenging, but opening a gripping novel on the Boox turned out to be the perfect way to make time fly.
Appealing Reading Experience
The hardware of the device feels robust in hand, thanks to its metallic build and a textured fabric case. Weighing just about 360g and only 4.6mm thick, it’s incredibly light yet durable enough to withstand being packed in a plane’s seatback pocket or tossed into a backpack.
Its 3,700 mAh battery also impresses, providing a full week’s worth of use without a hitch, making it a hassle-free gadget from virtually every angle.
The Display Resembles a Printed Page
The 10.3-inch monochrome screen boasts a 300 pixels-per-inch density, which enhances the sharpness and clarity of the text. The contrast ratio is also quite deep, adding significant definition to each character and image displayed. Although it’s not as fluid as an LCD or OLED screen, the refresh rate is adequate for basic activities like web surfing or sketching.
Overall, the quality of this display rivals that of the Kindle Scribe, especially with the optional Lumi backlighting feature, which costs an extra $50 but is ideal for those who read at night or during long flights.
Expanding Horizons with Android 15
Realistically, e-readers are used for more than just novels. They’re also great for textbooks, short stories, PDFs, and web articles, each potentially in different file formats.
While Kindles can be somewhat restrictive, only allowing specific file types, the Boox runs on Android 15, which opens up a plethora of possibilities. This includes access to various apps via the Play Store and compatibility with nearly all text and image file formats. The Boox software is straightforward, allowing for easy file transfers from a desktop to the e-reader.
It was incredibly convenient to upload all my press releases before Computex 2026 and highlight important details with a pencil—all on the same device where I could also enjoy ‘The Lord of the Rings’ or catch up on the latest long-form journalism and biographies.
After recharging, I was ready for my next major flights—one across the Pacific to LAX, and then a final leg back to London. Reflecting on my experiences of taking notes, reading, and using Android on this tablet, I did recall a few frustrations.
Occasionally Sluggish
The device is powered by an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.4GHz with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which should be sufficient to avoid most issues.
However, it can be slow to boot up, and stretching its capabilities with app downloads (thanks to Android 15) might lead to some performance hiccups. Start times for rendering a book or launching an app can be sluggish, occasionally leading to frustration.
Once it gets going, though, it does regain its responsiveness, but there can be critical moments when you need it to perform quickly, and it just doesn’t.
Note-Taking Could Be Better
Turning to the note-taking features, they are adequate for casual use. If you’re not too serious about your scribbling, you might not mind the issues I’m about to describe. But for those who need more from their note-taking device, you might find these points bothersome.
The screen’s surface creates a bit of friction with the broader pen tip, which at best makes it feel like you’re dragging the pen rather than writing, and at worst, produces a sound akin to nails on a chalkboard.
Additionally, there’s slight latency. While not a deal-breaker on its own, combined with some ghost
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Tobias Nguyen covers mobile technology and social media trends. He combines a background in digital marketing with a passion for emerging tech to provide readers with data-driven insights and practical tech usage tips.