# BOOX Go Color 7 (Gen II)

> BOOX's Go Color 7 (Gen II) is a 7-inch color E Ink reader built for people whose books live in more than one ecosystem. Android 13 and the Google Play Store open the door to Kindle, Kobo, Libby, Readwise and comic apps, while page-turn buttons, expandable storage and optional pen input keep it reader-shaped. Its tradeoff is equally clear: Kaleido 3 color is muted, the screen is darker than monochrome E Ink, and Android demands more setup and battery than a sealed Kindle or Kobo.

- **Created by:** BOOX (Onyx International)
- **Launched:** 2025
- **Platforms:** android
- **Pricing:** paid - the official US store listed the standard bundle at US$289.99 when checked in August 2026; regional pricing and bundles vary, and the InkSense stylus may cost extra
- **Key features:** 7-inch Kaleido 3 display, Open Android reading, Physical page controls, Optional handwriting, Expandable library

## Features

- **7-inch Kaleido 3 display** — Shows 4,096 colors at 150 ppi and black-and-white text at 300 ppi, with adjustable warm and cool front lighting.
- **Open Android reading** — Android 13 and the built-in Google Play Store allow third-party reading, library, news and productivity apps.
- **Physical page controls** — Two separated page-turn buttons sit in the wider grip bezel and can be customized, though behavior can vary by app.
- **Optional handwriting** — Supports BOOX InkSense and InkSense Plus active pens with 4,096 pressure levels; the stylus is sold separately.
- **Expandable library** — Includes 64GB of storage, a microSD card slot and support for 26 document, image and audio formats.
- **Portable hardware** — Measures 156 by 137 by 6.4 mm, weighs about 195 g and has a water-repellent design that is not waterproof.
- **Audio and connectivity** — Includes dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C with OTG/audio support, a basic speaker and microphone.

## Achievements

- Introduced in April 2025 as one of BOOX's first 7-inch readers with handwriting support.
- Combines support for 26 digital formats with Google Play access and expandable storage in a roughly 195 g body.
- Earned a 4/5 review from AppleInsider, which praised its reading size, app support and expandable storage.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — BOOX Firmware V4.2 was released for the Go 7 and Go Color 7 (Gen II); BOOX described broader V4.2 additions including EinkWise Code, calendar syncing and writing tools.
- **2025-08** — BOOX published Firmware V4.1 with reading and note-taking improvements; rollout timing varied by device and region.
- **2025-04** — BOOX announced the Go 7 Series and later listed the Go Color 7 (Gen II), adding Android 13, redesigned page buttons and InkSense stylus support over the first generation.

## Links

- Website: https://shop.boox.com/products/gocolor7-gen2
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onyxboox
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/onyxboox
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BOOX.global
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boox.global/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boox.global

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Last updated: 2026-08-20