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Boox Tab Ultra C Pro — 2024
Boox

Boox Tab Ultra C Pro

2024

82
/ 100
From $699
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 10
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — 7″ · 300 ppi · 12-week battery
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 Tab Ultra C Pro 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 Tab Ultra C Pro if…

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

Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…

  • ✓Snappiest Kindle yet
  • ✓Larger 7″ display
  • ✓IPX8 water resistance
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Winner by scenario

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

Battery

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Compared on the battery sub-score

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) leads on battery (96 vs 94).

Display

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) leads on display (94 vs 82).

Speed

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Compared on the speed sub-score

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) leads on speed (92 vs 82).

Value for money

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) more score per dollar ($159 vs $699).

Boox Tab Ultra C Pro 82
vs
92 Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Score breakdown

Boox Tab Ultra C Pro
82
display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92
display 94
speed 92
battery 96
ecosystem 88

Specs side-by-side

Boox Tab Ultra C Pro versus Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Boox Tab Ultra C Pro Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Release year
2024
—
Display
—
7″ E Ink, 300 ppi
Storage
—
16 GB
Battery
—
12 weeks
Water
—
IPX8

Boox Tab Ultra C Pro

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink 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 Tab Ultra C Pro vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Which is better, Boox Tab Ultra C Pro 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 Tab Ultra C Pro worth the price? +

At $699, Boox Tab Ultra C Pro 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 Tab Ultra C Pro 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.

Which is better for battery, Boox Tab Ultra C Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — leads on battery (96 vs 94). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for display, Boox Tab Ultra C Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — leads on display (94 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.