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Boox

Boox Page

2023

82
/ 100
From $249
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 10
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

7″ · 300 ppi · 12-week battery

92
/ 100
From $159
Specdex verdict

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Page lands at 82 and Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) at 92. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Boox Page if…

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

Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…

  • Snappiest Kindle yet
  • Larger 7″ display
  • IPX8 water resistance

Score breakdown

Boox Page
82
display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92
display 94
speed 92
battery 96
ecosystem 88

Specs side-by-side

Spec
Boox Page
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Release year
2023
Display
7″ E Ink, 300 ppi
Storage
16 GB
Battery
12 weeks
Water
IPX8

Boox Page

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

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Pros
  • +Snappiest Kindle yet
  • +Larger 7″ display
  • +IPX8 water resistance
Cons
  • Still Amazon walled garden
  • No buttons
  • Lockscreen ads unless paid off

FAQ: Boox Page vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Which is better, Boox Page or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Boox Page worth the price? +

At $249, Boox Page delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Is Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) worth the price? +

At $159, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.

Does Boox Page or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) 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.