E-Readers Head to head
Kindle Colorsoft vs BOOX Go 7
The Kindle Colorsoft leads on colour screen. The BOOX Go 7 leads on base storage, weight and thickness. They are level on screen (diagonal), pixel density (black and white) and adjustable warm light. At list price the BOOX Go 7 is $20 cheaper.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16GB (2026 model)
$289.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Leads on 1 of 7 specs
BOOX BOOX Go 7 7" ePaper Reader
$269.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Go 7
Leads on 3 of 7 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 7 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Kindle Colorsoft if
Colour screen matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the BOOX Go 7 if
Base storage, weight and thickness matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Kindle Colorsoft | BOOX Go 7 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $289.99 | $269.99 | BOOX Go 7 |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 7 in | Level |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | Level |
| Colour screen | Yes | No | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Adjustable warm light | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Waterproof (IPX8) | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Base storage | 16 GB | 64 GB | BOOX Go 7 |
| Weight | 204 g | 195 g | BOOX Go 7 |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm | 6.4 mm | BOOX Go 7 |
| Physical page-turn buttons | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Installs third-party apps | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Battery as listed | Up to 8 weeks (half an hour a day, light at 13) | 2,300 mAh | For information |
As a Kindle Colorsoft alternative
A 7-inch 300 ppi screen with a warm and cold front light, 64 GB, page-turn buttons and Android apps, at 195 g and 6.4 mm, for $20 less. It shows no colour, and BOOX publishes no IPX8 rating.
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