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Onyx Boox Go 6 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Screen size:6 inchesPixel density:300 ppiInternal storage:32 GBBattery life:25 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Android Open Ecosystem

Onyx Boox Go 6 Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the eReader's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best eReaders on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

90%

7.4

Technical score

10%

7.1

User score

â–²Better than 70% of ereaders
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

25%

7.8

Display

22%

8.5

Reading

18%

5.5

Battery

14%

7.1

Hardware

12%

8.5

Connectivity

9%

5.8

Design

â–²Better than 73% of ereaders
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 107 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 83% of ereaders
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Technical Specifications of eReader Onyx Boox Go 6

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Display

22%

8.5

Reading

18%

5.5

Battery

14%

7.1

Hardware

12%

8.5

Connectivity

9%

5.8

Design

7.4
User score
User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 107 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose an eReader reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Popularity:
Onyx Boox Go 6 has a popularity score of 4.3 points, which is lower than that of 63.1% of products in this category.
4.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the eReader's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for an eReader with a good balance between reading comfort, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.0
Brand name
Onyx
Screen size
6 inches
Screen size
6 inches
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This ereader has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than 57.4% on this spec and equal to 40.2% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
1072x1448 px
Screen resolution
1072x1448 px
â–² Better than 46% of models
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 1072x1448 px, which is sharper than that of 45.9% of eReaders and the same as that of 11.5% of eReaders.
Pixel density
300 ppi
Pixel density
300 ppi
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 300 ppi which is higher than 51.6% on this spec and equal to 48.4% of eReaders.
E-paper display
yes
E-paper display
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This ereader uses an e-paper display. 2.5% of eReaders have an e-paper display.
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Supported file types
26
Supported file types
26
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 26 file types which is more than 95.8% on this spec and equal to 4.2% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
yes
PDF reflow support
yes
â–² Better than 45% of models
This ereader offers PDF reflow. 45.5% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
Annotation support
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This ereader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
Dictionary
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This ereader includes a built-in dictionary. 0.8% of eReaders include a built-in dictionary.
Text-to-speech
yes
Text-to-speech
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This ereader offers text-to-speech. 36.1% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
25 hours
Battery life
25 hours
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This ereader offers 25 hours of battery life which is longer than 64.6% on this spec and equal to 2.1% of eReaders.
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh which is lower than 54.6% on this spec and equal to 11.6% of eReaders.
Charging time
1 hour
Charging time
1 hours
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
This ereader takes 1 hour to charge which is quicker than 91.8% on this spec and equal to 8.2% of eReaders.
with an 18W+ charger, can be under 1 hour
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This ereader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 32 GB of internal storage which is more than 59% on this spec and equal to 23% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
2 GB
RAM capacity
2 GB
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This ereader offers 2 GB of RAM which is more than 72.1% on this spec and equal to 8.2% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
8x 2 GHz
CPU base clock speed
8x 2 GHz
â–² Better than 83% of models
This ereader has a CPU base clock speed of 8x2 GHz, which is faster than that of 82.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 12.4% of eReaders.
Operating system
Android 11
Operating system
Android 11
â–² Better than 76% of models
This ereader runs Android 11, which is more advanced than that of 76.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 17.2% of eReaders.
Memory card slot
yes
Memory card slot
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This ereader has a memory card slot. 57.4% of eReaders have a memory card slot.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This ereader connects over Wi-Fi. 6.6% of eReaders have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 58% of models
This ereader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is newer than that of 58.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 40.2% of eReaders.
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz+5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz+5 GHz
â–² Better than 57% of models
This ereader supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which is broader than that of 57.4% of eReaders and the same as that of 42.6% of eReaders.
Bluetooth
yes
Bluetooth
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This ereader connects over Bluetooth. 40.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This ereader supports Bluetooth 5 which is newer than 58.3% on this spec and equal to 29.2% of eReaders.
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Weight
146 g
Weight
146 g
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 146 g which is lighter than 96.7% on this spec.
Thickness
6.8 mm
Thickness
6.8 mm
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 6.8 mm thick which is thinner than 80.2% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
Height
148 mm
Height
148 mm
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 148 mm tall which is shorter than 96.7% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Width
108 mm
Width
108 mm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 108 mm wide which is narrower than 91.8% on this spec and equal to 4.9% of eReaders.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This ereader does not have water resistance against splashes. 25% of eReaders have water resistance against splashes.
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Onyx Boox Go 6 vs the average eReader

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  • 11 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    26
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (26 vs 15).
    26 vs 15
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • More advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Carta 1300
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This ereader uses Carta 1300 E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Carta 1,300 vs Carta Plus
  • 31.5% lighter
    Weight
    146 g
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is lighter than the average eReader (146 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    146 g vs 213 g
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    8 x 2 GHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This ereader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (8x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    8x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Android 11
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This ereader uses Android 11, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android 11 vs Kindle OS
  • Microphone included
    Microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This ereader has a microphone, while the average eReader does not. 26.7% of eReaders have a microphone.
  • 1.49 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    2 GB
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has more RAM than the average eReader (2 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • More advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    Carta 1300
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This ereader uses Carta 1300 E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Carta 1,300 vs Carta Plus
  • 13.2% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    300 ppi
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a higher pixel density than the average eReader (300 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    300 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • 11 more supported file formats
    Supported file types
    26
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports a broader range of file types than the average eReader (26 vs 15).
    26 vs 15
  • Broader library support
    Library lending platforms supported
    Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This ereader supports more library lending platforms than the average eReader (Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary vs OverDrive, Libby).
    Access comes through installable library apps.
    Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, cloudLibrary vs OverDrive, Libby
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1 hours
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
    This ereader charges faster than the average eReader (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    with an 18W+ charger, can be under 1 hour
    1 hours vs 2 hours
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    25 hours
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers longer battery life than the average eReader (25 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    25 hours vs 21 hours
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • Faster CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    8 x 2 GHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This ereader has a faster CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (8x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    8x2 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Android 11
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This ereader uses Android 11, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android 11 vs Kindle OS
  • 1.49 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    2 GB
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has more RAM than the average eReader (2 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
    This ereader offers more internal storage than the average eReader (32 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 16 GB
  • Microphone included
    Microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This ereader has a microphone, while the average eReader does not. 26.7% of eReaders have a microphone.
  • Supports USB OTG
    USB OTG support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This ereader supports USB OTG, while the average eReader does not. 33.9% of eReaders support USB OTG.
    OTG can connect USB drives or simple peripherals through the device port.
  • Better Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands supported
    2.4 GHz+5 GHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, while the average eReader supports 2.4 GHz.
    2.4 GHz+5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This ereader supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average eReader (Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 31.5% lighter
    Weight
    146 g
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is lighter than the average eReader (146 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    146 g vs 213 g
  • 25 mm shorter
    Height
    148 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is shorter than the average eReader (148 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    148 mm vs 173 mm
  • 1.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    6.8 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
    This ereader is thinner than the average eReader (6.8 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    6.8 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • 3 newer
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is newer than the average eReader (2024 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    September 2024
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • 19.6 mm narrower
    Width
    108 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is narrower than the average eReader (108 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    108 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This ereader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Relies on third-party Android apps for DRM-protected content.
    Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    6 inches vs 7 inches
  • 13.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Onyx Boox Go 6
    the average eReader
    Onyx Boox Go 6 has a lower user score than the average eReader (7.06 vs 8.000).
    7.06 vs 8
  • 4.2% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1500 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    1,500 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Versions older Bluetooth
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This ereader supports an older Bluetooth version than the average eReader (5 vs 5.1).
    5.0 vs 5.1
  • 26.2% less popular
    Onyx Boox Go 6 is less popular than the average eReader (4.31 vs 5.4).
    4.31 vs 5.44
  • 13.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Onyx Boox Go 6
    the average eReader
    Onyx Boox Go 6 has a lower user score than the average eReader (7.06 vs 8.000).
    7.06 vs 8
  • 26.2% less popular
    Onyx Boox Go 6 is less popular than the average eReader (4.31 vs 5.4).
    4.31 vs 5.44
  • 1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    6 inches vs 7 inches
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This ereader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Relies on third-party Android apps for DRM-protected content.
    Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 4.2% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1500 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    1,500 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Versions older Bluetooth
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This ereader supports an older Bluetooth version than the average eReader (5 vs 5.1).
    5.0 vs 5.1

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
pages in perpetuity
≈ estimated
18/04/2025
Hands-on review · unboxing and travel use
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 is convenient and enjoyable to read on, and will likely stay in the routine beyond travel.
9.0
MGT - Max Games Tech
≈ estimated
02/11/2024
In-depth review · battery life and library indexing tests
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 is highly customizable and feels premium, with battery life that holds up despite heavy library indexing.
9.0
My Deep Guide
≈ estimated
25/10/2024
Hands-on review · screen, performance, cover and versatility
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 is one of the most versatile small e-readers, with a sharp screen, though performance can feel sluggish.
8.0
9to5Google
≈ estimated
25/10/2024
Hands-on review · pocket size, apps, battery and performance
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 is slow and not cheap, but it is a solid pocket-sized e-reader for basic reading and calendar use.
9.5
MGT - Max Games Tech
≈ estimated
22/10/2024
Hands-on review · weight, battery and Android apps
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 is light, powerful and easy to carry, and the reviewer now prefers it to their old Kindle.
7.0
Good e-Reader
✓ explicit
11/10/2024
Hands-on review · build, speed and software tests
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 has a good screen and features, but sluggish software and compromises hold it back.
8.0
Kit Betts-Masters
≈ estimated
07/10/2024
Hands-on review · screen, apps and software speed
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 has a clear screen and open app choice, but slow software may leave Kindle readers preferring their Kindle.
9.0
Chalid Raqami
≈ estimated
30/09/2024
Hands-on review · reading, PDF, text-to-speech and battery tests
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 is the best 6-inch Android e-reader right now, but it has a steeper learning curve and some app compatibility limits.
6.0
Steven Foster
≈ estimated
04/11/2024
Comparison · Boox Go 6 vs Kindle 2024 after two weeks
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 is a good reader for its class, but it is pricey and runs an old Android version, so the Kindle is the easier pick.
9.0
EBPMAN Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
24/10/2024
Unboxing · feature tour and outdoor reading demo
Verdict
Onyx Boox Go 6 is a top choice for readers who want to read in sunlight or at night, with low power use and fewer distractions.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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pocket-lint.com
10/10/2024
Summary of the review
Boox Go 6 review: Tiny and versatile - Pocket-lint
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pcmag.com
12/10/2024
Summary of the review
Onyx Boox Go 6 Review - PCMag
whatsthebest.co.uk
15/01/2025
Hands-on review · Lightweight pocket reader
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 is a very light reader with long battery life and warm light, but sluggish performance holds it back.
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uk.pcmag.com
12/10/2024
Summary of the review
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9to5google.com
25/10/2024
Video review · Pocket Android reader
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 is a pocket-sized reader with a sharp screen and about a week of battery, but 2GB of RAM makes apps slow to open.
gizmodo.com
05/01/2025
Hands-on test · Android e-reader
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 is a light, sharp e-reader that runs Android apps, but its lag makes it a poor pick for e-book beginners.
beckyallenbooks.com
29/05/2025
Owner's review · Library app reading
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 suits readers who stick to its built-in reader, since Libby page turns look jerky and the device is slow to start.
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goodereader.com
13/10/2024
Summary of the review
Onyx Boox Go 6 Full Review – A Dedicated e-Reader
androidpolice.com
05/11/2024
Hands-on review · Budget Android e-reader
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 has a sharp display and light build, but its slow Android performance and short battery make it hard to recommend over rivals.
mobilesyrup.com
23/11/2024
Hands-on review · Android e-reader
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 suits tinkerers who want Android freedom, but it needs charging every 5 to 7 days and responds slowly to taps.
android-user.de
15/11/2024
Hands-on test · Pocket reader with Play Store
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 is a light pocket reader that runs the Kindle app well, but slow menus and ghosting make it frustrating to navigate.
liseuses.net
30/10/2024
Full review · Compact 6-inch reader
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 is a compact, sharp 6-inch reader for novels that runs Kindle and Kobo apps, though fonts and dictionaries need setting up.
journaldugeek.com
08/01/2025
Hands-on review · Beginner pocket reader
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 is a pocket-sized reader for novels with Android apps, though its screen is too small for comics and its bundled software is basic.
charlestech.fr
14/12/2024
Full review · Android e-reader
Verdict
The Onyx Boox Go 6 is a sharp, light e-reader that suits readers who want Android apps, though its slowness and lack of water resistance hold it back.
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techprincess.it
27/08/2024
Summary of the review
Onyx BOOX Go 6: Android eReader with an E Ink Carta 1300 display
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tweakers.net
24/06/2025
Summary of the review
Onyx BOOX Go 6 - More Android, less reading comfort
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androidplanet.nl
17/10/2024
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Boox Go 6 review: Android e-reader with (too) many possibilities
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nathieleest.nl
20/11/2024
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What we like about Onyx Boox Go 6

  • Extremely compact and lightweight (146g), making it highly portable and pocket-friendly.
  • Sharp 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1300 display with excellent contrast and deep blacks.
  • Full access to Google Play Store allows for versatile third-party reading apps like Kindle, Kobo, and Libby.
  • Includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 1TB.
  • Front light is uniform and highly adjustable for both brightness and color temperature (warm/cool).
  • Supports multiple formats and provides a very flexible native reading experience via NeoReader.

What we don't like about Onyx Boox Go 6

  • Sluggish overall performance and slow app loading times due to limited 2GB RAM.
  • Significant ghosting issues, particularly when scrolling in third-party apps.
  • Middling battery life compared to dedicated ereaders like Kindle, especially with Wi-Fi or third-party apps active.
  • Lacks waterproofing (no IP rating), which is often a standard feature in its price range.
  • No built-in speakers; audio for audiobooks requires Bluetooth or a USB-C adapter.
  • Steeper learning curve for the user interface compared to more streamlined competitors like Kindle or Kobo.

Verdict

The Onyx Boox Go 6 is a compact, ultra-lightweight e-reader featuring a 6-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display with a crisp 300 PPI resolution and an adjustable dual-tone front light. Powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor and 2GB of RAM, it runs on Android 11, providing unique access to the Google Play Store for various reading apps like Kindle and Kobo. Its main strengths include its pocketable 146g design, expandable storage via a microSD slot, and wide format support, though users may encounter sluggish performance in third-party apps, a lack of waterproofing, and no built-in speakers.

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