E-Ink Writing Tablets Head to head
Kindle Scribe vs BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi
The Kindle Scribe leads on screen (diagonal). The BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi leads on base storage, weight (tablet only) and thickness. They are level on pixel density (black and white), colour screen, front light and pen in the box. At list price the BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi is $50 cheaper.
Amazon Kindle Scribe (3rd Generation) 32GB with Front Light
$499.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model Kindle Scribe (3rd Generation)
Leads on 1 of 8 specs
BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi ePaper Tablet with Front Light
$449.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi
Leads on 3 of 8 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 8 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Kindle Scribe if
Screen (diagonal) matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi if
Base storage, weight (tablet only) 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 Scribe | BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $499.99 | $449.99 | BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi |
| Screen (diagonal) | 11 in | 10.3 in | Kindle Scribe |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | Level |
| Colour screen | No | No | Level |
| Front light | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Base storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi |
| Weight (tablet only) | 400 g | 364 g | BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi |
| Thickness | 5.4 mm | 4.8 mm | BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi |
| Pen in the box | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Installs third-party apps | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| microSD slot | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Battery as listed | Up to 3 weeks writing, up to 12 weeks reading (half an hour a day) | 3,700 mAh | For information |
As a Kindle Scribe alternative
The closest match on paper, $50 less: the same 300 ppi with a front light, twice the base storage at 64 GB, 36 g lighter at 364 g and thinner at 4.8 mm against 5.4, with the stylus in the box. It also installs third-party Android apps. The screen is 10.3 inches against 11, black and white like the Scribe.
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