Boox (Onyx)
Boox Go 7
Properly available in the UK and EU with Android 13 and full Play Store, so app choice is a non-issue. The catch is the writing: reviewer consensus is unusually harsh, describing the nib as crayon-like and slippery. The stylus is an extra, not included.
Full specification
| Released | May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Screen | 7″ e-ink |
| Resolution | 1264×1680 |
| Colour | Monochrome |
| Frontlight | Yes |
| Writing feel | ●●○○○ (2/5) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (BOOX OS 4.1) |
| PDF hyperlinks | Yes |
| Handwriting search | Yes |
| Stylus included | Sold separately |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Weight | 195 g |
| Price at launch | $$ · Mid-range |
What we like
- +Android 13 with full Play Store
- +195 g with page-turn buttons
- +300 ppi and genuine UK retail
What we don't
- −Writing feel widely criticised
- −Stylus sold separately
- −Closely-spaced links unreliable