Boox (Onyx)
Go 10.3 (Gen II)
Sharp 300ppi mono and current Android at the lowest price here. Two real regressions: the pen moved from battery-free Wacom EMR to an active stylus you have to charge, and reviewers report noticeable ghosting — which matters more for planner grids than for prose.
Full specification
| Released | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|
| Screen | 10.3″ e-ink |
| Resolution | 1860×2480 · 300 ppi |
| Colour | Monochrome |
| Frontlight | No |
| Writing feel | ●●●○ (3.5/5) |
| Operating system | Android 15 (Google Play) |
| PDF hyperlinks | Yes |
| Handwriting search | Yes |
| Stylus included | Yes |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Weight | 360 g |
| Price at launch | $$ · Mid-range |
Specs normalised from datasheets — our hands-on verdict for this one is still being written.
What we like
- +300 ppi mono, very sharp
- +Cheapest current 10.3-inch
- +Android 15 with Google Play
What we don't
- −Pen needs charging now
- −Noticeable ghosting on grids
- −Frontlight only on Lumi