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Kobo Forma — 2018
Kobo

Kobo Forma

2018

80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Boox Page wins by 2
Boox Page — 2023
Boox

Boox Page

2023

82
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

Boox Page takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Forma lands at 80 and Boox Page at 82. That puts Boox Page ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kobo Forma if…

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

Pick Boox Page if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

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

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Boox Page

Compared on the display sub-score

Boox Page leads on display (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Boox Page

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Boox Page more score per dollar ($249 vs $279).

Kobo Forma 80
vs
82 Boox Page

Score breakdown

Kobo Forma
80
display 80
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Boox Page
82
display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kobo Forma versus Boox Page — full spec comparison
Spec Kobo Forma Boox Page
Release year
2018
2023

Kobo Forma

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

Boox Page

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

FAQ: Kobo Forma vs Boox Page

Which is better, Kobo Forma or Boox Page? +

Boox Page scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kobo Forma worth the price? +

At $279, Kobo Forma delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.

Is Boox Page worth the price? +

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

Does Kobo Forma or Boox Page 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 display, Kobo Forma or Boox Page? +

Boox Page — leads on display (82 vs 80). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kobo Forma or Boox Page? +

Boox Page — more score per dollar ($249 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.