Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
2021
88
/ 100
From $139
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) wins by 2
Boox
Boox Go Color 7
7″ color E Ink · Android · Sideload
86
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) lands at 88 and Boox Go Color 7 at 86. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓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
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) 88
vs 86 Boox Go Color 7
Score breakdown
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
88 display 88
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Boox Go Color 7
86 display 86
speed 84
battery 90
ecosystem 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) | Boox Go Color 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| Display | — | 7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| OS | — | Android 12 |
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink 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 Paperwhite (11th gen) vs Boox Go Color 7
Which is better, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) or Boox Go Color 7? +
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) worth the price? +
At $139, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 Paperwhite (11th 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.