Which BOOX Should You Buy? in 2026
Five current BOOX models compared by size, pen, color and where to buy them in the US.
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Quick answer
For notes, get the Note Air6 C, or the Go 10.3 Gen II if you want to spend less and can live without color. For reading, the Go Color 7 Gen II is the one to get, and the Palma 2 Pro if you want it in a pocket. Buy from BOOX Official on Amazon US or from shop.boox.com.
BOOX Note Air6 C
The best all-round BOOX for notes: 10.3-inch color, pen in the box, Android 16.
- Screen10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
- PenIncluded (BOOX Pen3)
- SoftwareAndroid 16, Google Play
- WeightAbout 440 g
Import check
3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly
Last checked
Sold on Amazon US Yes
Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source
US warranty Yes
1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source
English software and Google Play Yes
English Android 16 with the Google Play Store built in. Source
Who supports it Partly
help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source
BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II
A 10.3-inch page and a pen for $419.99, in sharp black and white.
Import check 3 of 4, 1 partly
IllustrationBOOX Go Color 7 Gen II
A 7-inch color reader with page buttons for $289.99.
Import check 3 of 4, 1 partly
IllustrationBOOX Palma 2 Pro
Phone-size color E-ink with a SIM slot.
Import check 3 of 4, 1 partly
Compare all five
Five from Chinese brands. List prices are each brand's own; Amazon's price may differ.
| Product | Screen | Pen | Software | Weight | List price | Import check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOOX Note Air6 CMade in China · Onyx InternationalOur pick | 10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3) | Included (BOOX Pen3) | Android 16, Google Play | About 440 g | $579.99 | 3 of 41 partly |
| BOOX Go 10.3 Gen IIMade in China · Onyx InternationalBest for less | 10.3" black-and-white E-ink, 300 ppi, no front light | Included (InkSense Plus) | Android 15, Google Play | About 350 g | $419.99 | 3 of 41 partly |
| BOOX Note Mini CMade in China · Onyx International | 8.52" color E-ink (Kaleido 3) | Included (BOOX InkSight) | Android 16, Google Play | About 300 g | $579.99sold out in BOOX's US store on Nov 9 | 2 of 42 partly |
| BOOX Go Color 7 Gen IIMade in China · Onyx InternationalBest for reading | 7" color E-ink (Kaleido 3) | Optional (InkSense, sold separately) | Android 13, Google Play | About 195 g | $289.99no pen; $322.99 with the InkSense Plus pen | 3 of 41 partly |
| BOOX Palma 2 ProMade in China · Onyx InternationalBest pocket size | 6.13" color E-ink (Kaleido 3) | Optional (InkSense Plus, sold separately) | Android 15, Google Play | About 175 g | $399.99no pen; $432.99 with the InkSense Plus pen | 3 of 41 partly |
- BOOX Note Air6 CMade in China$579.99List price
- Screen
- 10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
- Pen
- Included (BOOX Pen3)
- Software
- Android 16, Google Play
- Weight
- About 440 g
Import check3 of 4, 1 partly
- BOOX Go 10.3 Gen IIMade in China$419.99List price
- Screen
- 10.3" black-and-white E-ink, 300 ppi, no front light
- Pen
- Included (InkSense Plus)
- Software
- Android 15, Google Play
- Weight
- About 350 g
Import check3 of 4, 1 partly
- BOOX Note Mini CMade in China$579.99List price
- Screen
- 8.52" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
- Pen
- Included (BOOX InkSight)
- Software
- Android 16, Google Play
- Weight
- About 300 g
Import check2 of 4, 2 partly
- BOOX Go Color 7 Gen IIMade in China$289.99List price
- Screen
- 7" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
- Pen
- Optional (InkSense, sold separately)
- Software
- Android 13, Google Play
- Weight
- About 195 g
Import check3 of 4, 1 partly
- BOOX Palma 2 ProMade in China$399.99List price
- Screen
- 6.13" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
- Pen
- Optional (InkSense Plus, sold separately)
- Software
- Android 15, Google Play
- Weight
- About 175 g
Import check3 of 4, 1 partly
The reviews
BOOX Note Air6 C
Color, a pen in the box and the newest Android in the range.
- Screen10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
- PenIncluded (BOOX Pen3)
- SoftwareAndroid 16, Google Play
- WeightAbout 440 g
What we noticed
Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.
Who it's for
- One tablet for notes, PDFs and Kindle or Libby books
- Android apps like OneNote, Notion or Dropbox
- Color highlights and tabs
Who should skip it
- You want the most paper-like pen feel
- You only read black text and want to spend less
Import check
3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly
Last checked
Sold on Amazon US Yes
Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source
US warranty Yes
1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source
English software and Google Play Yes
English Android 16 with the Google Play Store built in. Source
Who supports it Partly
help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source
BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II
Black and white, 300 ppi, pen included, no front light.
- Screen10.3" black-and-white E-ink, 300 ppi, no front light
- PenIncluded (InkSense Plus)
- SoftwareAndroid 15, Google Play
- WeightAbout 350 g
What we noticed
Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.
Who it's for
- Notes and PDFs on a big page for less than the Note Air6 C
- Sharp black text (300 ppi)
- Android apps with a pen in the box
Who should skip it
- You read in the dark: this version has no front light (the Lumi version does)
- You want color
Import check
3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly
Last checked
Sold on Amazon US Yes
Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source
US warranty Yes
1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source
English software and Google Play Yes
English Android 15 with the Google Play Store. Source
Who supports it Partly
help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source
BOOX Go Color 7 Gen II
A light 7-inch color reader; add the pen if you want to write.
- Screen7" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
- PenOptional (InkSense, sold separately)
- SoftwareAndroid 13, Google Play
- WeightAbout 195 g
IllustrationWhat we noticed
Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.
Who it's for
- Reading books and comics in color
- A small reader with page buttons and Android apps
- Short notes, if you add the pen
Who should skip it
- Notes are your main use: the screen is small and the pen costs extra
- You want a pen in the box
Import check
3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly
Last checked
Sold on Amazon US Yes
Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Three other sellers also offer it. Source
US warranty Yes
1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source
English software and Google Play Yes
English Android 13 with the Google Play Store. Source
Who supports it Partly
help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source
BOOX Palma 2 Pro
An E-ink reader shaped like a phone, with a SIM slot.
- Screen6.13" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
- PenOptional (InkSense Plus, sold separately)
- SoftwareAndroid 15, Google Play
- WeightAbout 175 g
IllustrationWhat we noticed
Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.
Who it's for
- Reading in a pocket, one-handed
- Android reading apps on a phone-size E-ink screen
- A mobile data plan on your reader (hybrid SIM slot)
Who should skip it
- You want to take notes: the screen is small and the pen is extra
- You want a big page for PDFs
Import check
3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly
Last checked
Sold on Amazon US Yes
Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source
US warranty Yes
1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source
English software and Google Play Yes
English Android 15 with the Google Play Store. Source
Who supports it Partly
help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source
BOOX Note Mini C
The small notebook with a pen, when it is back in stock.
- Screen8.52" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
- PenIncluded (BOOX InkSight)
- SoftwareAndroid 16, Google Play
- WeightAbout 300 g
IllustrationWhat we noticed
Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.
Who it's for
- Notes and reading on a smaller, lighter tablet
- Color highlights with a pen in the box
Who should skip it
- You need it now: it was out of stock on Amazon US and at BOOX on Nov 9
- You want a big page for full-size PDFs
Import check
2 of 4 checks pass, 2 partly
Last checked
Sold on Amazon US Partly
Listed, sold by BOOX Global and shipped by Amazon, but temporarily out of stock on Nov 9 (Amazon takes orders). Source
US warranty Yes
1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source
English software and Google Play Yes
English Android 16 with the Google Play Store. Source
Who supports it Partly
help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source
Start with what you will do most
Notes and PDFs. Get a 10.3-inch model with the pen in the box. The Note Air6 C costs $579.99 at BOOX and has a color screen. The Go 10.3 Gen II costs $419.99 and is black and white at 300 ppi. This version has no front light; the Lumi version adds one for $449.99.
Reading books. A 7-inch screen with page buttons is easier to hold. The Go Color 7 Gen II costs $289.99. Its pen is extra: the bundle with the InkSense Plus pen is $322.99.
Reading on the go. The Palma 2 Pro is phone-size, with a 6.13-inch color screen and a SIM slot. It costs $399.99, and the pen is extra.
Smaller notebook. The Note Mini C has an 8.52-inch color screen and a pen in the box for $579.99. On Nov 9 it was sold out at BOOX's US store and out of stock on Amazon US.
What about the Tab Mini C?
BOOX's own store lists the Tab Mini C as unavailable, and we found no Tab Mini C tablet on Amazon US on Nov 9, only cases and screen protectors. The Note Mini C is the nearest current model: small, color and with a pen.
Buying on Amazon
Every model above runs Android with Google Play, per BOOX's product pages. On Amazon US, buy from BOOX Official (or BOOX Global for the Note Mini C). BOOX's warranty is 1 year and is "only available at the place where the device is purchased", so the seller you buy from is the one you deal with.
We have not tested these models yet. This guide uses BOOX's specs and prices and our import check.
Questions
Is BOOX sold on Amazon US?
Yes. On Nov 9, 2026, the Note Air6 C, Go 10.3 Gen II, Go Color 7 Gen II and Palma 2 Pro were sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. The Note Mini C was listed by BOOX Global but out of stock.
Do BOOX tablets have Google Play?
Yes. BOOX lists the Google Play Store on the product pages of all five models here.
Which BOOX models include a pen?
The Note Air6 C, Note Mini C and Go 10.3 Gen II include one. The Go Color 7 Gen II and Palma 2 Pro sell it as an extra or in a bundle that costs $33 more.
Can I still buy the BOOX Tab Mini C?
Not new from BOOX: its store listed the Tab Mini C as unavailable on Nov 9, 2026, and we found no Tab Mini C tablet on Amazon US. The Note Mini C is the closest current model.
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