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Boox Go 10.3 — 2024
Boox

Boox Go 10.3

2024

84
/ 100
From $379
VS
Supernote A5 X2 Manta wins by 1
Supernote A5 X2 Manta — 2024
Supernote

Supernote A5 X2 Manta

2024

85
/ 100
From $459
Specdex verdict

Supernote A5 X2 Manta takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Go 10.3 lands at 84 and Supernote A5 X2 Manta at 85. That puts Supernote A5 X2 Manta ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Boox Go 10.3 if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Supernote A5 X2 Manta if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Boox Go 10.3

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Boox Go 10.3 more score per dollar ($379 vs $459).

Boox Go 10.3 84
vs
85 Supernote A5 X2 Manta

Score breakdown

Boox Go 10.3
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Supernote A5 X2 Manta
85
display 85
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Boox Go 10.3 versus Supernote A5 X2 Manta — full spec comparison
Spec Boox Go 10.3 Supernote A5 X2 Manta
Release year
2024
2024

Boox Go 10.3

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

Supernote A5 X2 Manta

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

FAQ: Boox Go 10.3 vs Supernote A5 X2 Manta

Which is better, Boox Go 10.3 or Supernote A5 X2 Manta? +

Supernote A5 X2 Manta scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Boox Go 10.3 worth the price? +

At $379, Boox Go 10.3 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Is Supernote A5 X2 Manta worth the price? +

At $459, Supernote A5 X2 Manta delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.

Does Boox Go 10.3 or Supernote A5 X2 Manta last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Boox Go 10.3 or Supernote A5 X2 Manta? +

Boox Go 10.3 — more score per dollar ($379 vs $459). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.