Complete 2026 Guide — SMART Technology Solutions
Before you buy: ask yourself three questions
The e-ink reader market now has plenty of options, and the difference between them isn't about "the best" but "the best for you." Before you open any product page, answer these three questions:
1. Where do you mostly read?
If you read on the go — on transit, in waiting lines, in stolen moments through the day — you need a device that fits in your pocket. But if reading is a dedicated session at home or the office, a larger screen serves you better.
2. Do you read text or colored content?
Novels, non-fiction, and text files need no color at all — black and white is actually sharper and clearer. But if you read manga, comics, or educational books full of diagrams, a color screen changes the experience entirely.
3. Do you need to take notes, or just read?
Active reading — highlighting and margin notes — needs a device that supports a stylus.
What do all BOOX devices share?
Before the differences, here are the essentials found in all our new devices:
- A 300 PPI e-ink screen — nearly the sharpness of printed letters, with no flicker and no glare under the sun.
- Open Android system — the key feature that sets BOOX apart from closed readers. You can install your favorite apps (Kindle, Abjjad, Jarir, Storytel) and read from all your sources on one device.
- Warm and cool front light — read in the dark without eye strain, and adjust the temperature to the time of day.
- Near-complete format support — PDF, EPUB, MOBI, DOCX, TXT and more open directly with no conversion.
- A microSD card slot and a USB-C port.
The comparison: which device suits you?
BOOX Go 6 — Gen II
Best for: someone who wants a pure, light reading device at the lowest cost.
A 6-inch screen weighing just 146 grams — lighter than most phones. It slips into a pocket or bag without a second thought, and comes with 32 GB of storage, enough for thousands of books. It supports the InkSense Plus stylus for highlighting and note-taking, and has text-to-speech (TTS).
If your reading is novels and text books, and you want to try the e-ink world with the least financial risk, this is the right entry point.
BOOX Palma 2
Best for: someone who wants a healthy alternative to a phone screen.
Palma's brilliant idea is that it's exactly phone-sized (159 × 80 mm, 170 grams) — held in one hand, pages flipped with your thumb. The difference is it doesn't ring or hit you with notifications.
With 128 GB of storage, Android 13, and a 16 MP rear camera (to photograph and convert documents), it became a practical device, not just a reader. If you're trying to cut screen time without giving up comfort, Palma is the answer.
BOOX Go 7 — Black & White
Best for: the serious reader who wants a bigger screen and page-turn buttons.
Seven inches with a Carta 1300 screen (the newest generation of black-and-white e-ink, with the highest contrast), plus real physical page-turn buttons — a feature every long-session reader appreciates, because you read one-handed without reaching for the screen every minute.
With 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, and Android 13, it's the fastest in its class. It weighs 195 grams.
BOOX Go 7 Color — Gen II
Best for: fans of manga, comics, and illustrated books.
Same body and buttons as the Go 7, but with a Kaleido 3 screen that displays 4,096 colors. The colors here are soft and matte — like printed-paper colors, not bright screen colors — which is exactly what makes them comfortable for the eye in long sessions.
The question becomes: do you read colored content? If the answer is yes, even occasionally, the upgrade is worth it.
BOOX Palma 2 Pro
Best for: someone who wants to actually replace their phone.
This is more than a reader. A 6.13-inch color screen, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, Android 15, and a SIM slot with A-GPS location. Meaning you can make it your primary on-the-go device: maps, apps, reading, notes — on a screen that doesn't strain your eyes.
It also has BOOX Super Refresh technology that improves screen response speed, a programmable smart button, and page-turn buttons.
Quick table
| Device | Size | Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Go 6 (Gen II) | 6" | Black & White |
| Palma 2 | 6.13" | Black & White |
| Go 7 | 7" | Black & White |
| Go 7 Color | 7" | Color |
| Palma 2 Pro | 6.13" | Color + SIM |
Our quick recommendation
- Limited budget and reading novels: Go 6.
- Want to cut phone time: Palma 2.
- Long daily reading: Go 7 (the page-turn buttons make a big difference).
- Manga and comics: Go 7 Color.
- A full phone replacement: Palma 2 Pro.
One last tip: don't forget the case and stylus
The e-ink screen makes up more than 80% of the device's value, and damage to it isn't covered by warranty. An original case isn't a luxury — it's insurance. That's why we offer ready bundles that pair the device with a case and stylus at a better price than buying them separately.
And if you love reading with the device propped in front of you, try BOOX Tappy — a small Bluetooth device that flips pages with a tap, without reaching out your hand.
Not sure? Let us help
Message us on WhatsApp +966593440030 and we'll help you choose, or use the "Not sure which device?" tool — answer a few simple questions and we'll suggest the best device for you in under a minute.