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Boox Go 7 vs Amazon Kindle Voyage
Boox Go 7
62 positive (71%) · 15 mixed (17%) · 10 negative (11%)
Trust + time weighted: +60%
AI summary — not a quote
The Boox Go 7 is a versatile Android-based e-reader favored for its ability to run multiple apps like Kindle, Libby, and Apple Books on a single device. It is frequently praised for its physical page-turn buttons and portability. However, opinions are mixed regarding its build quality, with several reports of screen fragility and hardware defects like sticky buttons. While the black-and-white screen offers good contrast, the Android interface is noted to be less user-friendly than dedicated competitors like Kindle or Kobo.
Pros
- Runs full Android, allowing access to Kindle, Libby, and Apple Books apps
- Includes physical page-turn buttons
- Highly portable and pocketable form factor
- Strong contrast on the black-and-white model
Cons
- Reports of delicate screens that may break easily
- Android OS is less streamlined and user-friendly than dedicated e-reader software
- Potential build quality issues, including sticky chassis buttons
- White bezels can make the e-ink screen appear more gray
Top excerpts
If you want to be able to use Apple Books you will need something that supports other apps like the Boox Go 7.
Boox Go 7 seems to be exactly what you want.
Boox Go 7 is a good options
I encountered a photo (besides the video I mentioned) where Boox Go 7 shows a greenish tint in the front light.
in general kindle paperwhite looked better than boox go 7, especially with front light on.
Amazon Kindle Voyage
16 positive (84%) · 3 mixed (16%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +84%
Top excerpts
So far I have a Kindle Voyage with great contrast when I need something small and an 8" Kobo Sage for manga.
I have Voyage that I jailbroke(?) and installed KoReader on and it's great.
I already have a Kindle Voyage to read books, and it's great for that.
The battery is quite easy to replace on the voyage. But it is getting up there in years.
Parent context: Around that price she may be able to find a used Kindle Voyage. Still one of the best ereaders after all this time. Reply: I have one of those and it is fairly nice.