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
Boox Page 82
vs 92 Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
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.