Boox Go Color 7

A few days ago, my Boox Go Color 7 arrived. Yes, I did just start using a Kobo Clara, which I wrote about here.

The main reason I wanted to try the Boox is that I can run any Android app on it. This means Readwise, Kindle, Kobo, Libby, and even Micro.blog.

It took me a couple of weeks to make the decision to even try the Boox. I had the device in my cart several times, then removed it, then added it back later. I couldn’t make up my mind. I decided I could try it and then decide which device I’ll keep and return the other.

• The Boox Go is slightly larger than the Kobo Clara. The Clara was noticeably small, and I found myself thinking it needed to be slightly larger but still very comfortable and light.
• I’m still able to read Kindle, Kobo, Libby, or transfer my own books to the device.
• I’m a pretty heavy user of Readwise Reader, and the app works great on Boox (with some minor configuration tweaks).
• I like the hardware buttons.
• The Clara shares a name with my mother-in-law. Weird.

I’m going to return the Kobo Clara and keep the Boox Go Color 7.

If someone asked me which I would recommend, my answer would be it depends on if you want it to just work (go with the Kobo) or want options and are willing to tinker a bit (go with the Boox).