Boox’s new e-reader could replace your Kindle, Kobo, and digital notepad
Boox’s Go 6 (Gen II) adds stylus support, Android 11, and Google Play to a 6-inch E Ink reader.
Intelligence analysis by GPT-5.4 Mini
The Go 6 (Gen II) pushes Boox’s smallest e-reader beyond reading by adding note-taking and app support. It keeps the compact 6-inch screen but aims to combine Kindle- and Kobo-like reading with digital notebook features.
Boox made a small reading gadget that can now also act like a notebook. It is like a Kindle that learned to draw and write, so one small device can hold books, notes, and apps.
Analysis
What changed
Boox announced a new version of its smallest e-reader, the Go 6 (Gen II). It keeps the same 6-inch E Ink display at 300 PPI as the previous model, but now adds support for Boox’s InkSense Plus stylus. That means the device is no longer just for reading: it can also be used for sketching, annotating documents, and handwritten notes.
The company also increased memory from 2GB to 3GB of RAM. The Go 6 (Gen II) runs Android 11 and supports the Google Play Store, so users can install Amazon and Kobo apps and access both companies’ ebook stores from one device.
Positioning
Boox is clearly pitching the Go 6 (Gen II) as a device that can sit between an e-reader and a digital notebook. The Verge notes that its writing experience may not be as polished as more expensive options like the Remarkable Paper Pro Move, but Android gives it a broader software advantage. Users can choose from many note-taking apps and may have more options for syncing notes across services.
Specs and pricing
The device is available for preorder at $199.99 and is expected to ship on June 17th. The InkSense Plus stylus costs $45.99 separately, or the pair can be bundled for $232.99. The Go 6 (Gen II) also includes a front light with color temperature adjustment, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 32GB of storage, and microSD expansion. Boox says the 1,500mAh battery should last for weeks, unless the user pushes it beyond normal reading use.
The article frames the Go 6 (Gen II) as a more flexible but pricier alternative to entry-level Kindle and Kobo readers with similar screen sizes.
Key points
- The Go 6 (Gen II) keeps a 6-inch, 300 PPI E Ink screen but adds stylus support.
- It runs Android 11 and supports Google Play, so users can install Amazon and Kobo apps.
- Boox increased RAM from 2GB to 3GB and includes 32GB of storage with microSD expansion.
- The e-reader costs $199.99, with the stylus sold separately for $45.99.
- Boox positions it as a reading device that can also handle notes, sketches, and annotations.
If Boox delivers on the software flexibility, the Go 6 (Gen II) could become a strong all-in-one device for readers who also take notes. The Android app support may also make it easier for people to keep books and handwritten notes in the same ecosystem.
The main risk is that the writing experience may feel less polished than dedicated note-taking devices. It is also more expensive than some basic Kindle and Kobo models, which could make it a hard sell for buyers who only want a simple e-reader.
