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Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II

72
Mixed
Average of 5 professional reviews
2 of 5 recommend it · critics split
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 50–83
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 71.6 · 4 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 69

Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen IIImage: Boox

5 professional reviewers tested the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality.

Reviewed by AppleInsider, Android Police, PCMag Middle East and 2 more

The catch: It is expensive and takes some setup to get right.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    AppleInsiderHands-on review · 2025

    A paperback-sized color e-ink reader with a great reading experience, now with Android 13 and stylus support.

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  2. 75
    Android PoliceHands-on review · 2025

    A much-improved compact color E Ink tablet that is worth a look for enthusiasts, though not for casual users.

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  3. 70
    PCMag Middle EastHands-on review · 2025

    Flexible Android e-readers that suit tinkerers who hop between apps and formats, but they need setup and lack the polish of simpler Kindles or Kobos.

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  4. 50
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    A flexible color e-reader whose main job, reading, is let down by fuzzy text and weak contrast.

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  5. 83est.
    Good e-ReaderNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    A capable color e-reader with page-turn buttons and full Google Play access, recommended for readers who want color and the Boox ecosystem.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Picture quality3 of 5

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II worth it?

Critics are divided: 2 of 5 recommend it. It is expensive and takes some setup to get right.

Do critics agree about the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II?

Critics split: scores range from 50 (TechRadar) to 83 (Good e-Reader), a spread of 33 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.

What is the best alternative to the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II?

The Kobo Clara Colour (critic score 86), top pick, narrowly.