Looking for a Kindle alternative? This new super-thin rival has the Google Play Store for Android apps
If you prefer to read your literature on one of the best e-readers instead of a tablet or the original paperback, you’ve probably heard of Boox. The e-reader company has made a name for itself with its sleek, lightweight e-ink devices, and has just released a new addition to its lineup.
The Boox Go 6 is the latest in the Go series and continues the company’s tradition of thin and light e-readers. The Go 6 weighs 146 grams and is just 6.8 mm thin, making it easy to slip into a bag for a bit of reading material on vacation.
Still, the Go 6’s biggest selling point will likely be its Carta 1300 display. This e-ink screen offers 300 ppi and “improved visual quality and performance,” Boox says, with deeper blacks and brighter whites, resulting in sharper text and a more comfortable reading experience.
There are also built-in dual-tone headlights, which ensure that your eyes are always comfortable, no matter the situation, whether you are reading a book during the day or quietly at night.
The Android Advantage
The Boox Go 6 runs Android. As we said when we reviewed the Boox Note Air 3 , Android adds a lot of versatility – as long as your favorite e-book provider has an Android app, it’ll work on the Go 6.
It also means the device isn’t limited to just reading apps, as you can also download Android apps for web browsing and audio playback if you so desire. Boox says the device comes with the Google Play Store pre-installed (which Kindles don’t), making it easy to load up the ereader with compatible apps.
Rounding out the Go 6 is a microSD card slot for expanding storage, a built-in artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, and a battery life that will apparently “last for days on a single charge,” Boox says. The Boox Go 6 costs $149.99 (around £145 / AU$220) and is available to buy now on the Boox website.