BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) vs BOOX Poke5
BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) ($199.99) vs BOOX Poke5 ($169.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right e-reader.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) | BOOX Poke5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $169.99 |
| Weight | 160g | 160g |
| Weight | 160g (BOOX) | 160g (5.6oz) |
| Display | 6-inch E Ink | — |
| OS | Android with open app store access | Android 11 |
| Controls | Physical page-turn buttons | — |
| Screen | — | 6" E Ink Carta 300ppi, front light |
| Storage | — | 32GB, 2GB RAM |
| Battery | — | 1,500mAh |
Pros & Cons
BOOX Go 6 (Gen II)
- Open Android app store
- Physical page-turn buttons
- Light at 160g
- $199.99
- Small 6-inch screen
- Less polished than Kindle or Kobo software
BOOX Poke5
- 300ppi 6 inch screen
- Front light with warm and cold
- $169.99
- Android 11
- 160g, heavier than the Go 6
BOOX Poke5 is the better value at $169.99. If weight matters most, BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) carries lighter at 160g. Both are part of our curated e-reader index — tap through to check current pricing.
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