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Kindle (10th gen) — 2019
Amazon

Kindle (10th gen)

2019

76
/ 100
From $89
VS
Boox Go Color 7 wins by 10
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
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (10th gen) lands at 76 and Boox Go Color 7 at 86. That puts Boox Go Color 7 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle (10th gen) if…

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

Pick Boox Go Color 7 if…

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

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

Battery

Kindle (10th gen)

Compared on the battery sub-score

Kindle (10th gen) 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).

Speed

Boox Go Color 7

Compared on the speed sub-score

Boox Go Color 7 leads on speed (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Kindle (10th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (10th gen) more score per dollar ($89 vs $249).

Kindle (10th gen) 76
vs
86 Boox Go Color 7

Score breakdown

Kindle (10th gen)
76
display 76
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Boox Go Color 7
86
display 86
speed 84
battery 90
ecosystem 96

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (10th gen) versus Boox Go Color 7 — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (10th gen) Boox Go Color 7
Release year
2019
—
Display
—
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3
Storage
—
64 GB
OS
—
Android 12

Kindle (10th gen)

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

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

FAQ: Kindle (10th gen) vs Boox Go Color 7

Which is better, Kindle (10th gen) or Boox Go Color 7? +

Boox Go Color 7 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle (10th gen) worth the price? +

At $89, Kindle (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in battery.

Is Boox Go Color 7 worth the price? +

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

Does Kindle (10th gen) or Boox Go Color 7 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, Kindle (10th gen) or Boox Go Color 7? +

Kindle (10th gen) — leads on battery (94 vs 90). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for ecosystem, Kindle (10th gen) or Boox Go Color 7? +

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