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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
Kobo Forma — 2018
Kobo

Kobo Forma

2018

80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Go Color 7 lands at 86 and Kobo Forma 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 Kobo Forma 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

Kobo Forma

Compared on the battery sub-score

Kobo Forma 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 Go Color 7

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Boox Go Color 7 more score per dollar ($249 vs $279).

Boox Go Color 7 86
vs
80 Kobo Forma

Score breakdown

Boox Go Color 7
86
display 86
speed 84
battery 90
ecosystem 96
Kobo Forma
80
display 80
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Boox Go Color 7 versus Kobo Forma — full spec comparison
Spec Boox Go Color 7 Kobo Forma
Display
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3
—
Storage
64 GB
—
OS
Android 12
—
Release year
—
2018

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

Kobo Forma

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 Kobo Forma

Which is better, Boox Go Color 7 or Kobo Forma? +

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 Kobo Forma worth the price? +

At $279, Kobo Forma delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.

Does Boox Go Color 7 or Kobo Forma 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 Kobo Forma? +

Kobo Forma — leads on battery (94 vs 90). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for ecosystem, Boox Go Color 7 or Kobo Forma? +

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