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Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — 7″ · 300 ppi · 12-week battery
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

7″ · 300 ppi · 12-week battery

92
/ 100
From $159
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 6
Boox Go Color 7 — 7″ color E Ink · Android · Sideload
Boox

Boox Go Color 7

7″ color E Ink · Android · Sideload

86
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) lands at 92 and Boox Go Color 7 at 86. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…

  • ✓Snappiest Kindle yet
  • ✓Larger 7″ display
  • ✓IPX8 water resistance

Pick Boox Go Color 7 if…

  • ✓Runs Android — Kindle, Kobo, Play Store all supported
  • ✓Color E Ink Kaleido 3
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Compared on the battery sub-score

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) leads on battery (96 vs 90).

Ecosystem

Boox Go Color 7

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Boox Go Color 7 leads on ecosystem (96 vs 88).

Display

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) leads on display (94 vs 86).

Value for money

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) more score per dollar ($159 vs $249).

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) 92
vs
86 Boox Go Color 7

Score breakdown

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92
display 94
speed 92
battery 96
ecosystem 88
Boox Go Color 7
86
display 86
speed 84
battery 90
ecosystem 96

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) versus Boox Go Color 7 — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) Boox Go Color 7
Display
7″ E Ink, 300 ppi
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3
Storage
16 GB
▲ 64 GB
Battery
12 weeks
—
Water
IPX8
—
OS
—
Android 12

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Pros
  • +Snappiest Kindle yet
  • +Larger 7″ display
  • +IPX8 water resistance
Cons
  • −Still Amazon walled garden
  • −No buttons
  • −Lockscreen ads unless paid off

Boox Go Color 7

Pros
  • +Runs Android — Kindle, Kobo, Play Store all supported
  • +Color E Ink Kaleido 3
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Color is muted
  • −Android on E Ink uneven
  • −Boox software quirky

FAQ: Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) vs Boox Go Color 7

Which is better, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Boox Go Color 7? +

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) worth the price? +

At $159, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.

Is Boox Go Color 7 worth the price? +

At $249, Boox Go Color 7 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Boox Go Color 7 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Boox Go Color 7? +

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — leads on battery (96 vs 90). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for ecosystem, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Boox Go Color 7? +

Boox Go Color 7 — leads on ecosystem (96 vs 88). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.