E-Readers Head to head
Kindle Paperwhite vs BOOX Go 7
The BOOX Go 7 leads on base storage, weight and thickness. They are level on screen (diagonal), pixel density (black and white), colour screen and adjustable warm light. At list price the Kindle Paperwhite is $70 cheaper.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2026 model)
$199.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Kindle Paperwhite (2026)
Leads on 0 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 Paperwhite if
It leads on none of the specs both makers publish; the case for it rests on things a spec sheet does not capture.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Kindle Paperwhite | BOOX Go 7 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $199.99 | $269.99 | Kindle Paperwhite |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 7 in | Level |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | Level |
| Colour screen | No | No | Level |
| 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 12 weeks (half an hour a day, light at 13) | 2,300 mAh | For information |
