What are the currently popular Android based eink readers - Page 2

kandwo · 10-31-2025, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cfrizz

Nice review, I'm thinking of gifting this to myself for Christmas.

Just be aware that the white and black versions have different screens. The Black has a glass screen and the White a plastic screen. And apparently the black one has slightly better contrast.

I have the white version and am pretty happy with it. But had I known about the contrast I might've gotten the black one.

cfrizz · 11-02-2025, 10:36 AM

Yes, I did see that and I'm planning on getting the black one.

I would have liked to get a color one just because, but when I read about how dark the screen is, I decided to pass on it, but since the only things that are color are the covers, it's no big loss.

Michal Jancik · 11-03-2025, 09:11 AM

Recently, among Android-based devices, the one that impressed me the most was the BOOX Onyx GO 7.

It was so impressive, and its customization options convinced me enough to buy it.
I'm from France, so I don't know how much it costs outside the EU, but the retail price is around ~ €240, which is more than reasonable.

After a very long time, I experienced a true WOW effect upon unboxing and powering it on for the first time. The black model offers excellent contrast and text sharpness (E-INK 1300), has an integrated Google Play store, runs very smoothly, and considering it's powered by Android 13, the battery life is surprisingly long.

Built-in speakers, the ability to listen to audiobooks, and ENOTES with a stylus are just extra bonuses.

It works flawlessly with apps like Kindle, Kobo, Pocketbook and Koreader.
The only thing to note is that in some apps, you need to adjust the function of the side buttons so they turn pages instead of controlling the volume.

For me, it's clearly the BOOX Onyx 7 (Black version).
In the black version, because in the white variant—although it's the exact same device—a different type of glass is used, and many people complain about light leakage around the edges.

danicca · 11-03-2025, 12:53 PM

There is also Inkbook, it's european brand which I had no idea existed. Sadly, I can't find review of device anywhere, but it does look nice.

church mouse · 11-03-2025, 04:17 PM

In case anyone is interested, I found this YouTube review comparing the Inkbook Solaris with the Boox Go 6. (For non-Polish speakers, the auto translate captions seemed to do a decent enough job).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERQpTYF2Rmk

11-03-2025, 09:11 AM	#18
Michal Jancik Sorry for my English Posts: 472 Karma: 3009898 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: France.Besancon Device: KOBO.PocketBook.ONYX	Recently, among Android-based devices, the one that impressed me the most was the BOOX Onyx GO 7. It was so impressive, and its customization options convinced me enough to buy it. I'm from France, so I don't know how much it costs outside the EU, but the retail price is around ~ €240, which is more than reasonable. After a very long time, I experienced a true WOW effect upon unboxing and powering it on for the first time. The black model offers excellent contrast and text sharpness (E-INK 1300), has an integrated Google Play store, runs very smoothly, and considering it's powered by Android 13, the battery life is surprisingly long. Built-in speakers, the ability to listen to audiobooks, and ENOTES with a stylus are just extra bonuses. It works flawlessly with apps like Kindle, Kobo, Pocketbook and Koreader. The only thing to note is that in some apps, you need to adjust the function of the side buttons so they turn pages instead of controlling the volume. For me, it's clearly the BOOX Onyx 7 (Black version). In the black version, because in the white variant—although it's the exact same device—a different type of glass is used, and many people complain about light leakage around the edges. Last edited by Michal Jancik; 11-03-2025 at 09:20 AM.

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11-02-2025, 10:36 AM	#17
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,593 Karma: 36747036 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Boox Go 7 B&W, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	Yes, I did see that and I'm planning on getting the black one. I would have liked to get a color one just because, but when I read about how dark the screen is, I decided to pass on it, but since the only things that are color are the covers, it's no big loss.

11-03-2025, 12:53 PM	#19
danicca Addict Posts: 284 Karma: 517736 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: kindle	There is also Inkbook, it's european brand which I had no idea existed. Sadly, I can't find review of device anywhere, but it does look nice.

11-03-2025, 04:17 PM	#20
church mouse Evangelist Posts: 496 Karma: 5277078 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Clara HD, Boox Poke 2, PocketBook Verse Pro (634)	In case anyone is interested, I found this YouTube review comparing the Inkbook Solaris with the Boox Go 6. (For non-Polish speakers, the auto translate captions seemed to do a decent enough job). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERQpTYF2Rmk