Onyx BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) brings pen support to an Android-powered eReader
Onyx BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) brings pen support to an Android-powered eReader
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Publish Date: 2026-06-11 15:37:00
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The Onyx BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) is an eBook reader with a 6 inch, 1448 x 1072 pixel E Ink display featuring 300 pixels per inch, a glass cover, capacitive touch input, and a front light with support for brightness and color temperature adjustments.
I could have said the same about original BOOX Go 6, which launched a few years ago. And most other key specs remain unchanged for the new model. But there are a few key upgrades: the new model has 50% more memory and adds support for an optional InkSense Plus stylus, allowing you to use the BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) as both an eReader and an E Ink tablet for taking notes. The new model is available for pre-order now for $200 and it’s expected to start shipping June 16.
Features that haven’t changed include the device’s Qualcomm octa-core processor with support for frequencies up to 2GHz, 32GB of built-in storage, 1500 mAh battery, support for dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0, and a microSD card reader and USB Type-C OTG port.
And like its predecessor, the Onyx BOOX Go 6 (Gen II) ships with an operating system based on Android 11, which is a little disappointing at a time when Android 17 is scheduled for release soon. But it’s worth keeping in mind that this device isn’t really meant for use as a general purpose Android tablet. It has a heavily customized user interface designed to put reading and writing front and center while accommodating the black and white E Ink display with a slow screen refresh rate.
Android does come in handy if you want to load third-party eBook stores or other applications though, and some newer apps may not support older versions of Android. And Android 11 was released in…
