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Boox Go Color 7 — 7″ color E Ink · Android · Sideload
Boox

Boox Go Color 7

7″ color E Ink · Android · Sideload

86
/ 100
From $249
VS
Boox Go Color 7 wins by 6
Boox Leaf 2 — 2022
Boox

Boox Leaf 2

2022

80
/ 100
From $200
Specdex verdict

Boox Go Color 7 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Go Color 7 lands at 86 and Boox Leaf 2 at 80. That puts Boox Go Color 7 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Boox Go Color 7 if…

  • ✓Runs Android — Kindle, Kobo, Play Store all supported
  • ✓Color E Ink Kaleido 3
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Boox Leaf 2 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

Boox Leaf 2

Compared on the battery sub-score

Boox Leaf 2 leads on battery (94 vs 90).

Ecosystem

Boox Go Color 7

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Boox Go Color 7 leads on ecosystem (96 vs 84).

Display

Boox Go Color 7

Compared on the display sub-score

Boox Go Color 7 leads on display (86 vs 80).

Value for money

Boox Leaf 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Boox Leaf 2 more score per dollar ($200 vs $249).

Boox Go Color 7 86
vs
80 Boox Leaf 2

Score breakdown

Boox Go Color 7
86
display 86
speed 84
battery 90
ecosystem 96
Boox Leaf 2
80
display 80
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Boox Go Color 7 versus Boox Leaf 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Boox Go Color 7 Boox Leaf 2
Display
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3
—
Storage
64 GB
—
OS
Android 12
—
Release year
—
2022

Boox Go Color 7

Pros
  • +Runs Android — Kindle, Kobo, Play Store all supported
  • +Color E Ink Kaleido 3
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Color is muted
  • −Android on E Ink uneven
  • −Boox software quirky

Boox Leaf 2

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

FAQ: Boox Go Color 7 vs Boox Leaf 2

Which is better, Boox Go Color 7 or Boox Leaf 2? +

Boox Go Color 7 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Boox Go Color 7 worth the price? +

At $249, Boox Go Color 7 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Boox Leaf 2 worth the price? +

At $200, Boox Leaf 2 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.

Does Boox Go Color 7 or Boox Leaf 2 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 better for battery, Boox Go Color 7 or Boox Leaf 2? +

Boox Leaf 2 — leads on battery (94 vs 90). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for ecosystem, Boox Go Color 7 or Boox Leaf 2? +

Boox Go Color 7 — leads on ecosystem (96 vs 84). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.