Onyx just released two second-generation Go Tablet 10.3 models, one with a front-lit screen and one without. Both run Google Android 15 and come with the Google Play Store, allowing you to install apps.
TLDR: Onyx Boox just released two second-generation Go Tablet 10.3 models, a 10.3-inch B&W e-ink tablet running Android 15 with Google Play Store, stylus support, and 300 PPI resolution. The base model costs around $419 (no front light), while the Lumi version adds a warm/cool front light for about $449. Both come with a stylus and magnetic case included. These are work-oriented tablets that directly compete with the reMarkable 2, offering more flexibility thanks to Android, and are great for PDFs, note-taking, and manga reading.
Boox (Onyx) seems to be going head-to-head with the reMarkable 2 digital notepad with this new generation of Go Tablet 10.3.
We’re still looking at a 10-inch black-and-white e-ink screen with a sharp resolution of 2480 x 1860 pixels (300 PPI) and stylus support. The price sits at around $419 for the version without a front light. But be careful, the price is the same as the previous generation, so make sure you’re picking the right one when you buy (double-check before ordering).
The main drawback of this device is that it has no screen lighting. Thankfully, the Boox Go Tablet 10.3 Lumi fixes that for only about $30 more (around $449). This is obviously the version I’d recommend since you’ll get a nice front light with a blue light filter (or, in other words, adjustable color temperature).
Another strong point of these devices: an Android 15 operating system that lets you add new apps, especially productivity tools.
I’ve already tested this kind of setup on a Bigme e-reader running Android, where I installed the Claude app with very interesting results.
Here are the technical specs for the Onyx Boox Go 10.3 Gen 2 / Gen 2 Lumi:
Display
- Size: 10.3-inch HD e-paper, flat glass surface with coating
- Resolution: 2480 × 1860 pixels, 300 PPI
- Front light: absent on the base model, included on the Lumi version (white and amber LEDs, warm/cool adjustment with mixing)
Processor and Memory
- Octa-core processor
- 4 GB of RAM
- 64 GB of internal storage
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.1
- USB-C port (charging and data transfer)
Audio
- Stereo speakers
- 1 microphone (voice notes, calls via Messenger, WhatsApp, Discord, etc.)
Stylus
- Compatible with the InkSense Plus stylus
- 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity
Battery
- 3,700 mAh
Dimensions and Weight
- Base model: 12.7 oz, 0.18 inches thick
- Lumi model: 12.8 oz, 0.19 inches thick
Operating System
- Android 15 with Google Play Store
- Apps optimized for e-ink: Amazon Kindle, Evernote, Microsoft OneNote
- Built-in reading app: Neoreader
Supported File Formats
- PDF, CAJ, DJVU, CBR, CBZ, EPUB, EPUB3, AZW3, MOBI, TXT, DOC, DOCX, FB2, CHM, RTF, HTML, ZIP, PRC, PPT, PPTX
A microphone is included for voice notes and communication apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Discord.
These devices are more work-oriented tablets than e-readers meant for reading books or comics.
Worth noting: there’s no color e-ink screen here. You’ll have to settle for a black-and-white display, but it offers sharp resolution that makes these devices really appealing for reading PDF documents and manga, especially if you want a large screen and maybe even display two pages side by side.
The price is in line with what you’d expect for this kind of device, especially since a stylus and a magnetic protective case are both included. All things considered, it’s actually a pretty solid deal!
If you’d like to learn more about this type of e-ink tablet, I’ve reviewed a few of them (check out my e-reader reviews page).
With devices like these, reMarkable definitely has reason to worry: Chinese manufacturers are improving their products very quickly, and the inclusion of a more open system like Android offers a lot more for less money.
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