The E Ink tablet landscape is changing rapidly, and BOOX’s Go 7 series is squarely in the limelight. With the introduction of the Go 7 and the second-generation Go Color 7, BOOX is demonstrating what e-readers can accomplish—blending the ease of use of a reading device with the capabilities of a full-featured tablet.
Hardware and Design: How the Go 7 Series Distinguishes Itself
Both the Go 7 and Go Color 7 (Gen II) are compact 7-inch tablets that feel familiar if you’ve ever used something like a Kindle Oasis or Kobo Libra. Their off-center design, complete with physical page-turn buttons, makes one-handed reading effortless. At just 195 grams, they’re lightweight but sturdy, thanks to a slim body and ONYX Glass that helps prevent scratches and cuts down on glare.
Aboard, both tablets bring the heat. You have an 8-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of onboard storage that you can augment with a microSD card. Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 provide you with good wireless options, so these tablets are capable of handling any kind of reading environment.
Display Technology: Kaleido 3 and Carta 1300
Here is where the Go 7 series truly excels. The Go Color 7 (Gen II) features E Ink’s Kaleido 3 color display, providing rich colors at 150 ppi for color and sharp 300 ppi for black and white. It also features adjustable front lighting, so whether day or night, you can read comfortably with warm or cool light and no flicker.
If you want a black-and-white experience, the stock Go 7 employs a Carta 1300 screen that provides you with high contrast, fast page turns, and crisp text at 300 ppi. If you’re reading through a graphic novel or exploring technical PDFs, both screens are designed for readability and ease.
Android and App Access
One of the greatest benefits here is the Android 13 operating system, with the Google Play Store included. That means you’re not tied to using a single reading app—you can download Kindle, Libby, Kobo, or whatever else is your fancy. You can even surf the web, read emails, and use productivity software. Just remember that video playback will be poor because of E Ink’s sluggish refresh speeds.
Stylus Support and Note-Taking
For the series, BOOX has introduced stylus support. The two models are compatible with the BOOX InkSense stylus, which provides 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity for precise, fluid handwriting, highlighting, or sketching. It charges via USB-C, requires no Bluetooth, and provides serious functionality for students, professionals, or anybody who likes to write by hand. It is available separately, but it makes these readers functional note-taking machines.
Storage, Audio, and Connectivity
You have 64GB of internal storage with microSD card support, so you can stock up on books, documents, and media files. There is an integrated audio player for music and audiobooks, along with a text-to-speech function that reads text aloud. You can listen via Bluetooth headphones or connect with the USB-C port.
Cloud Features, Updates, and File Support
BOOX offers free firmware updates for at least three years for each model release, so you’re safe on the software front. You also receive 10GB of free cloud storage space for syncing notes and documents between your BOOX devices. File support is varied as well—the Go 7 series supports 26 formats, ranging from ebooks to PDFs, images, and audio files. BOOX keeps building support with regular updates.
The Takeaway on the BOOX Go 7 Series
The Go 7 and Go Color 7 (Gen II) are not simply improved e-readers—they’re smart, versatile E Ink tablets that walk a fine line between reading for fun and actually working. With such wonderful displays, solid performance, Android versatility, and extra features like pen input and cloud sync, BOOX is raising the bar for what these machines can accomplish. Whether you are a reader, a note-taker, or simply someone who wants a portable tablet with eye-friendly technology, this line has something for you.
