Onyx Boox Go 10.3

It’s easy to mistake the Boox Go 10.3 for the reMarkable 2, but this productivity-focused writing tablet is more than just a reMarkable dupe. Writing on the Boox is just as pleasurable as on its Scandinavian counterpart, plus it has wider file format support and the ability to use third-party apps from the Google Play Store. Onyx has also streamlined the user interface compared to its other e-ink tablets. For its premium price, though, the stylus doesn’t come with built-in eraser functionality and there’s no screen light.

For purists like myself that use e-ink primarily for reading, annotation, and note-taking, the Go 10.3 offers high-clarity on-screen text and an impeccable writing experience. Combined with powerful reading and note-taking apps (as well as the ability to use third-party apps) and pretty good performance under-the-hood, the Go 10.3 ticks a lot of boxes.

The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is a wonderful productivity-focused e-paper tablet that handles multiple file formats with ease. It comes bundled with the Boox Pen Plus stylus, and can run apps from the Google Play Store thanks to Android 12 support.

The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is a classy e-reader with an unusually slim and solid build, and it bundles in a decent stylus and a case. However, it lacks a front light, packs limited storage, and lacks the performance to make the most of its Google Play Store access. It feels slightly limited for its asking price.

The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 offers impressive functionality in a stylish form. Its 10.3-inch Carta 1200 display is crisp and readable, with an added stylus layer for pen inputs. Onyx includes its Pen Plus and a magnetic case for the Boox Go, adding value. Due to its lack of front lighting, the 3,700mAh lasts over a week on a single charge, depending on use.

The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is a great size for comics and notes. However, if I want to read books, I need a place to put it down because of its weight. The speakers are practical for audio books when my eyes are too tired. Thanks to Android 12, the e-reader can load third-party apps via the Google Play Store. The manufacturer does not promise to update the Android version, so some third-party app functions could be removed in the distant future.

Even with the prevalence of computers and smartphones, there is still a strong culture that extols the benefits of writing things down by hand. But while paper notebooks and layouts have gained a cult following, there are many who consider digital solutions to still be more efficient and, in the long run, less expensive.

Yes, it’s thin, but that’s essentially where it begins and ends. They stripped away everything from one of their note units, specifically note 5, which resembles this unit based on its aluminum build construction and has gone overly simple.