Thank you for your detailed review. I am an e-ink reader enthusiast from China, and your review is far better than the so-called "reviews" on Chinese social media that are often filled with praise for new products after receiving sponsorship from manufacturers. Boox has not released a frontlight-free model like the Go10.3 in China, but there are two Chinese brands, Hanwang and IReader, that also offer frontlight-free e-ink readers. The latest models are the Hanwang N10 Pro and the IReader Smart 5 Pro, both featuring 10.3-inch screens with 300ppi. The Hanwang N10 Pro not only lacks a frontlight but also doesn't have a touch layer (it can only be used with a stylus), so theoretically, it has the whitest background. The IReader Smart 5 Pro, on the other hand, is said to feature the new Carta 1300 screen, which has more sharper black text and a flexible screen.
The original Onyx Boox Go 10.3 pen holds very well on the Tab Mini C. So magnets in the pen are strong enough, the problem is more the thin profile of the device. Personally I've swapped the ReMarkable 2 for the Onyx boox Go 10.3 and I'm really satisfied. Thank you so much great review!
WOW!!! I am so impressed by this review. You answered ALL my questions, and I'm now going to place the order for the Boox Go! Brilliant review here, Voja! Thank you so much!
Hi, did you get your Boox? Is the latency really bad as indicated in this review? Does 17ms from Supernote vs 33ms from Boox make a noticeable difference?
@@SpikedSilver Yes, we received the Boox and returned it the next day. Our problem was the file management system. With the Supernote, you can work on highly confidential documents and never have to upload them to "the cloud" and instead simply plug in a USB-C thumb drive and save your work there. With the Boox, this is not possible. Since our company does not allow for the storage of any confidential files in cloud servers, this was the deal-breaker. The latency itself wasn't so bad, and in terms of hardware, we were impressed by the Boox. But we're sticking with the Supernote and are now waiting for the A4 version to come out.
Thank you for all the amazing and detailed reviews. All your heard work is appreciated. I just ordered the MDO 2025-2026 and already own the 2023, 2024 MDO and meeting planner. Besides being so helpful it is a way I can support you even if a little. Thanks
Amazing review. Been eyeing the device and I'm aware your not shilling it but wow. Just the comprehensiveness of the review and the glee you've presented it with makes me wanna buy the device and that sick keyboard as well.
Thank you :) I ended up buying it after the review, and I haven't regretted it. Instill use my NA3C as a device for lots of stuff, but Go 10.3 for reading and writing is just so enjoyable, it just feels lovely to use, for me at least ;)
Thanks for the wonderful review. Please keep us updated on the writing latency issue! I also have the device and in less than a day I noticed that in some writing sessions latency feels much better while sometimes it just gets worse.
This review just pushed me over the edge to finally buy the Go 10.3. This is going to be my first E-ink device (other than a borrowed kindle) but I have wanted something like this since I first saw a ReMarkable ad couple years back.
I am a new subscriber and I just have to say, thank you for such a thorough review. All of your reviews that I have watched are excellent and provide such a wealth of information while remaining balanced. Thank you.
Great review!! Your commentary is very helpful. I have bought the Boox Go 10.3 a few days ago and I really like it compared to the Boox Note Air 3C device. The writing is so crisp even though it doesn't have front light. The only thing is I can't seem to make the highlighting work in this device as it covers up the writing. I don't have this problem in Supernote.
Wonderful editing job. And again, thank you for including chapters. As a happy owner of this device, I didn’t need the review, but it was nice to watch it all.
Thanks, but if I was playing the Algo Game, then I'd have to resort to using the "standard approach" of using the clickbait stuff, and that's not something I am interested in doing. I'll do my stuff and how it works, it works 😁
It's such a wonderful device! It's definitely the best screen I've ever used. I hope this puts a fire under the ReMarkable team to do something better for the RM 3...whenever that gets released.
Voja you are such a delight, thank you for all of your hard work!! I've been torn between getting the Boox Go 10.3 and waiting for the Supernote a5x2, but now I think I'm going Go all the way.
Great and complete review! For a pure reading experience (comics/mangas/web brosing) do you recommend the Note Air 3 C (even if there is additionnal layer for the frontlight)? I have a "neck reading lamp" to read in the dark , i'm curious about the glare on this screen
I've watched many reviews here in UA-cam. I just want to thank you for such a great review. In depth but not boring at all. Hope I can procure myself one of these devices in the future.
Love every review, had to watch even though I knew from the start I wouldn't be buying this - I need front light - but it's a nice glimpse into where the company is going and the new software update. Sad about the Note Air 3 latency update...
wish more was told about lack of frontlight and how it impacts usagel limits of usage inside rooms with typical (not great) lighting or with external lighting that is not directly shining on the screen; can't see it in the chapters - i think there should be separate chapter on this topic; I personally cant use my Note Air1 without frontlight during the day inside the room with natural light; cause natural light just do not shine inside bright enough; similar with artificial ceiling lighting; so for me no frontlight is only good when used outside or inside very close to the window with the device directed at the window so that sun can shine directly on it; otherwise the contrast is just too bad; so im wondering whether Boox Go would have the same problems
Thanks for this amazing review. Boox go 10.3 seems great device, i want to use it for reading(pdf, kindle), wrting(notes to replace paper, and assignment,), taking(handwriting, and typing)notes and for drawing sometime. After this video I am quite keen on buying it and trying it myself as there is no demo device on retail store to see if its good fit for me. Once again thanks for the indepth review.
Thank you for the great review. I am loving the 10.3. First boox device for me. Also have the a5x and a6x2. Making this my daily driver right now. As you said it's for those with a specific use case scenario. I am using it to read and study while writing on on my RM2. I need the large screen to read with due to my old eyes. I have had this for a few weeks and still learning things. I also like writing on it which i do when writing casually. Will probably sell the a6x2 eventually just because the small screen doesn't meet my needs. Thanks again for this. Currently the only thing i an having trouble with is trying to figure out how to print from the device itself with A5 side paper. When trying to print from the device it gives me a choice to pick size of paper i am using but currently can only get it to print in letter. I am sure it's something I am doing wrong. Again, loving this device.
I was wondering what you guys thought about the difference writing on this vs. the supernote? I have the nomad, and think the writing experience is good on the supernote, but was impressed with this review. Is this worth spending another $300 plus on?
This regression in writing latency is a great pity. They had done so well with the Note Air 3 C but then things only went backwards again. This confirms my assumption at the time that the extra GPU (BSR) played a major role in the low writing latency on the NA3C. If only it weren't for the enormous battery consumption...
Thank you! I already have it but I felt I would learn something anyway. I don't really feel the latency problem but I never really felt on any of the Boox devices (Note Air, Note Air 2 Plus). It's not a surprise when we know that a ms is a second divided by... a thousand.
Hej Voja, I see people complaining that they cannot install Google Drive on this device - do you know anything about it? What about sharing screen with your notes as an integration into a workspace? Other than that, great device - thanks a lot for such super detailed review 🎉
Thanks for giving such great in-depth reviews! This device is sooo enticing. As are the features hopefully coming in the Supernote A5X. I’m going to need to replace my reMarkable 2 at some point…which to choose!!?! 🤔 My primary use case is for note taking. I wonder how many of the things Boox introduced with this device that reMarkable was planning as a “big release” with their reMarkable 3? And wonder if reMarkable is now scrambling on how to market their next reMarkable device, or if there will be one.
I honestly don't know, but they have to do something meaningful, both on the hardware and software side of things, in order to be competitive. It shouldn't take too much, because the platform already has a good focus, and a big community, so all they need to do is listen to the community and play to their strengths. Unfortunately, update 3.12 has shown that they aren't doing any of that, so hopefully this device is something that will force them to reevaluate decisions that led to the platform regressions we've seen introduced with that update.
Hello, the devices by onyx seem very good! I have heard a lot of complaints about quality control and support afterwards? Have you had any experience with that?
Thx for the in-depth HW review. Definitely smth other reviewers are missing. One thing I really miss here and at from others reviewers is the interaction with popular productivity apps. ❓Since G010 is an e-ink tablet and could you please showcase some examples for using apps like OneNote, Notion, Obsidian, Miro, Asana, Trello with e-ink screen? (ofc mostly in reading mode, not writing/typing).
Brother, can you please do an analysis of the various pens and pen tips and find out what they actually cost to manufacture? That would be a pretty interesting exposé.
@MyDeepGuide In video at 38:04 you said that notebook capabilities are not excelent as it is with supernote. Can you hint what is advantage of supernote comparing to the this one in terms of writing in notebook? I understand that boox is more versatile than supernote, than I am bit confused. Maybe you can make some comparison between supernote and this one in future... Thank you for very good reviews of the tablets, you do great work!
Thank you Voya. You delivered it again, as did boox with this GO 10.3. What's your thought on adding a paperlike screen protector to even improve writing feel and adding extra protection? Or would that be just adding a layer without much value added?
Thanks for watching :) I understand, but this device is not meant to do that, so there is no point in testing it. If you want to watch videos, then you need to look at a different device.
@@MyDeepGuide There are as many use cases as there are users. Of course I'd never watch a Netflix movie on an e-ink device, but these are great for meditation and yoga videos when you don't want distractions.
Weird that my comment about watching yoga and meditation videos disappeared. I have dumb phone to reduce my screen time. This is why I use my eink device for guided meditations and yoga. Boox Palma was great for that use because of the BSR, but otherwise it was pretty buggy (apps crashing etc.) and of course, small. This is why I was interested in the video performance. But I saw a video about it elsewhere, and the performance is surprisingly good. Eink devices can be great for consuming videos with information mainly on the audio track (speeches, lectures, tutorials etc.).
I have the tablet (Boox Go 10.3) for a week, once fully charged from 24% to 100% and now I can feel how the adhesive under the leather back has apparently come loose: It makes noises when I press on it and I can also feel a slight bump when I run my hand over it. Against the light I can see a slight unevenness on the gray metal strip on the back. Minimal, but its there. Very hard to make a photo of it. However it lies flat on the table and doesn't wobble so it's most probably not the battery that has somehow inflated. 😕
thank you for this guide! i am actually in between go 10.3 or supernote a5x2 (when it releases), what do you think in terms of specs and similarly with the nomad? if you could make a separate video of showing the go 10.3 performing with kindle and mangas, that would awesome! thanks voja
No sd card?...substandard case with no yoga foldability?....no volume adjustment rocker for audible books?....it won't connect to my airpods?... I'm sending it back.
Really good review. I wonder how the device handles an academic workflow, such as annotating PDFs, exporting them (annotations and PDFs), integration with libraries managers such as zotero, etc etc. This is the only thing that holds me against supernote and I think that Boox clearly wins (at least with tablets such as the NA3)
Absolutely, Boox wins hands down in that department, and whenever I need to do any PDF related work, be it study, research, reading or anything like that, I always use a Boox device, and Supernote is my notebook device.
Waiting on the SN a5x2, but this looks like the first Book device good enough to consider as well. However the notetaking options are the single most omportant thing to me. Does this have any feature like SNs digest that lets me cut sections from tons of different pdfs, let me notate over those selections, and build them into a single notebook to work from (as well as paste them i to other notebooks) as well as link directly back to the pdfs they were cut from originally?
Thanks for the detailed review. I was waiting for this for quite a while. Thanks to you I’m now convinced and will order the device. The bad thing about it is that Boox is only accepting payments through PayPal. I think I’m going to order from Amazon but I think Amazon doesn’t provide the pen nor case :/
I'm going to return mine. In perfect lighting, it's at best just usable for how grey it is. In anything but ideal lighting, what should be white is just super grey, it's extremely displeasing. I'll look for something with back light. I'm really disappointed none of the reviews flag this as a major point of attention. If you want to read a4 PDFs like legal docs or scientific papers, you'll just stare at large expanses of grey with black text. It sucks major balls.
I so badly want something like that that has a keyboard cover and lower typing latency. I want a black-and-white e-ink device that I can use to both read books and pdfs and to write in Obsidian. I want to be able to type with it on a desk, in my lap, or in bed - I just don’t feel like Boox is quite there yet, but I came so close to getting this.
Thanks for the video , i too loved the device but this writing latency is giving me headaches, i have given them the feedback to improve this, would be great if you could suggest this to boox too !! thanks !
Excellent review, thank you. Do you think the Boox GO 10.3 could be a valid alternative to the Supernote A5X (A5X2), considering that I need to create indexes and chapters in my notes? (I know I can't create indexes and chapters like in the Supernote A5x, but is it possible to do it in a similar way?)
You can use a combination of naming single pages (and then viewing thumbnails) and keywords/tags, but if you need a more direct way to access pages/parts of a notebook you could also employ links between pages and create an overview page at the start of each notebook, for example. As much as I like the heading function on my Nomad, I do miss naming specific pages there.
We bought the Boox GO 10.3 but had to return it. When we tried to transfer our work in NOTES from the Boox onto a USB-C thumb driver and onto an SD card attached through the same port hub, there was NO option to do so. NOTES will not allow you to save, export, or copy anything onto the external drive, even though both the thumb drive and the SD card were recognized by the Boox device itself. THAT is a deal-breaker.
Of course you can. You simply need to export the notes, and you can export them in several different ways. Have you tried reading the User Manual before returning the product?
I'm delighted with my Boox Go 10.3 After being with it for a couple of weeks now, I'm seeking to improve the writing experience with different pen nibs. The Boox tips that come with the box are quite hard and tippy tappy without being scratch (gel pen/glassy feel), but the ones that come with the Staedler noris digital jumbo are a little too soft and silky(very little feedback). I'm after a Goldilocks nib somewhere in between, that feels more like a pencil. The best writing experience I had was nova air C with a doodroo screen and a titanium-nibbed staedler noris digital, so it might be that I need to explore a different screen protector to get the effect that I want. Welcome replies with recommendations.
Excellent review as usual ..thank you so much ...I have one question..is it possible to move notes pages between notebooks in different folders ? , it happens all the time that I have to write a note on the go on whichever note book is open and then I need to move it to it's relevant notebook and folder
Hello Voja ! thank you so much for your reviews. Would love to hear your opinion how this compares to NA3 not just NA3c. I own an NA3 and since the launch of go 10.3 i ve been torn if i should sell mine and replace it with the go. I never use the backlight so i m wondering if thts would be an upgrade ? Thank u !
We bought the Boox GO 10.3 and had to return it. The hardware itself is gorgeous, and the screen is absolutely the best. BUT: you cannot transfer your NOTES from the Boox onto a USB-C thumb drive or onto an SD card connected through the USB-C port! Even though the Boox recognizes the attached drives, there is NO option from NOTES to save, or export, or copy your files onto the external card or thumb drive. THAT is a deal breaker.
Do you know if Boox has any plans to launch an app that syncs all notes, like Remarkable's app? That's really all I'm waiting for before I switch from Remarkable.
I'm wondering if you use screen protectors or something similar. Does anyone have experience? Are there screen protectors for the Go 10.3 that feel like paper? should you use this? Thank you for your great videos!!
I have a question about Go 10.3 for reading PDFs: I am in the market for my first eink tablet and will mainly be using mine for reading and annotating PDFs, epubs and Word documents. I have narrowed my choice down to the Go 10.3 and NA3. I like the sleek design and display of the 10.3 but I don't like the way the screen seems to flash (refresh?) when I see people turning pages on PDFs on UA-cam reviews. Given that I am new to this area and have never used one in person I am not sure if I have the language down to describe my concern but I saw on a another video on this channel comparing the NA3 and NA3c and Voja was able to mostly get rid of the flashing that happened by enabling the speed mode on the NA3. Is that possible on the Go 10.3? Thanks in advance!
❓Also, since you own Note Air 3 (C) how do you think the lack of fingerprint button on GO10 impacts the security of the device if stolen? Is it possible to have a multi-users scenario on NA3 and GO10 for each user to have a separate collection of books and apps installed?
In my place Go 10.3 150$ pricier than the actual price. Is it still worth it? Other onyx in the same price range is note air 3, and tab ultra bw/c. Any suggestions?
Abt 52:00 | The typing experience on keyboards: * Correct me , if I am wrong, but the speed and precision looks , to me, the same , when you were testing with bluetooth keyboard versus this OTG-based mechanical ? I mean the Boox display was showing the characters with the same speed, is it? (Of course, typing on physical keyboard overall would give different experience, it's a matter of taste, but just about displaying that all on this Go 10.3, it would be not make the difference)
Of course it is, as the bottleneck will always be the e-ink screen refresh speed, so any difference between wireless or wired input will never be perceptible, as the screen refresh speed will be slower than either of the two.
01:34 *📱 Boox Go 10.3 is an Android 12-powered 10.3" e-ink tablet with 300 PPI, designed for reading and writing, featuring a Wacom EMR stylus.* 04:55 *🛠️ At $380, including stylus, extra nibs, and magnetic case, the Boox Go 10.3 offers competitive pricing for its features and design.* 05:37 *🎨 The device boasts a sleek, 4.6mm thin design with a matte glass front and faux leather back, aiming for a premium feel.* 10:38 *📖 The absence of a front light reduces screen-to-surface distance, enhancing clarity and minimizing refraction, akin to reading from printed pages.* 13:21 *🖋️ The Wacom EMR stylus provides 496 levels of pressure sensitivity, ideal for precise writing and drawing tasks.* 24:49 *🖊️ The default pen for the Boox Go 10.3 lacks surface contact optimization, unlike competitors like Kindle and Remarkable, affecting its precision and grip.* 27:04 *🖋️ Writing on the Boox Go 10.3 is highly praised, offering better precision and display quality compared to the Remarkable 2, despite some perceived latency.* 30:52 *📝 The writing feel on the Boox Go 10.3 is enhanced by its 300 PPI display, offering a crisp and paper-like experience, though latency could be improved.* 34:20 *🖌️ Screen friction on the Boox Go 10.3 is comparable to devices like the Noter 3C, providing a balance between durability and writing comfort.* 35:44 *📏 Magnetic covers on the Boox Go 10.3 slightly affect screen uniformity, causing deviations in stylus input, especially with the magnetic flap.* 38:10 *📚 The Boox platform offers robust notebook capabilities, though not as seamless as Supernote, with strong customization options and AI features.* 46:17 *📱 The Boox Go 10.3's versatility shines with access to Google Play Store from the start, supporting various apps, Bluetooth peripherals, and external storage options.* 50:35 *🎹 The Boox Go 10.3 supports different keyboard layouts, remembering settings per keyboard, enhancing user flexibility.* 52:09 *💡 The device accommodates both RGB and wireless keyboards, showcasing versatile connectivity options.* 54:23 *📕 The cover design of the Boox Go 10.3 is criticized for its flawed magnet placement and lack of portrait mode, impacting usability with the included pen.* 57:29 *🔍 Inconsistencies in writing latency and potential build quality issues are reported, detracting from the overall user experience.* 59:39 *🖥️ The standout features of the Boox Go 10.3 include its high-quality screen, versatile performance capabilities, and competitive pricing, making it a compelling option despite some drawbacks.*
Question - Will notes created in a Boox TUC transfer over to a Go 10.3? Not concerned about color loss but need my notebooks and not as pdf converted. I'm asking this because I have a TUC, use it almost every day and take with me most of the time, but dropped it a little too often without the case on so considering getting a new tablet.
This is so close to my perfect work device, but so far away. The same design with a 12" screen would be the perfect work companion. I have a Max Lumi 2, and it is great, but you could achieve the same use cases with a 12" 300ppi device, but that doesn't really exist. I'd buy a 13" GO, but it is still held back by the fact that I'll never be able to put client data on a connected device if that device is Chinese. I'll have to wait for Supernote to make an A4 device. I used to very much want a color device, but I really like these cheaper, thinner, and high ppi B&W devices. Especially with the lower parallax on the screen without the color layer or the front light.
OK, fine, I'd pay for an A4 sized Remarkable as well, but damn, they need to divert about half their marketing budget to the SW development team. I worry that they won't be around in a couple years as they seem to have spent the entire engineering budget on advertising.
@@MyDeepGuide Cool! I broke the same one from my Nova Air and I've been crying inside since because I don't like the pro (I have small hands and it does not balance well for me). Believe it or not, having a cap is the last factor I needed to buy it. You are the best!
I would like the scratchy and friction-loaded screen (I really can't write on gliding surfaces), but the lag and the Lack of lighting... Btw: what do you think about the claim Regarding the lack of lighting on their website?
Thinnest is not needed. An sd card is. A bigger battery is. A more powerful SOC is. The reading on kindle is buggy. You can't mark up a kindle book or make a note like the scribe.
Thank you for your detailed review. I am an e-ink reader enthusiast from China, and your review is far better than the so-called "reviews" on Chinese social media that are often filled with praise for new products after receiving sponsorship from manufacturers.
Boox has not released a frontlight-free model like the Go10.3 in China, but there are two Chinese brands, Hanwang and IReader, that also offer frontlight-free e-ink readers. The latest models are the Hanwang N10 Pro and the IReader Smart 5 Pro, both featuring 10.3-inch screens with 300ppi.
The Hanwang N10 Pro not only lacks a frontlight but also doesn't have a touch layer (it can only be used with a stylus), so theoretically, it has the whitest background.
The IReader Smart 5 Pro, on the other hand, is said to feature the new Carta 1300 screen, which has more sharper black text and a flexible screen.
The original Onyx Boox Go 10.3 pen holds very well on the Tab Mini C. So magnets in the pen
are strong enough, the problem is more the thin profile of the device. Personally I've swapped the ReMarkable 2 for the Onyx boox Go 10.3 and I'm really satisfied. Thank you so much great review!
WOW!!! I am so impressed by this review. You answered ALL my questions, and I'm now going to place the order for the Boox Go! Brilliant review here, Voja! Thank you so much!
Hi, did you get your Boox? Is the latency really bad as indicated in this review? Does 17ms from Supernote vs 33ms from Boox make a noticeable difference?
@@SpikedSilver Yes, we received the Boox and returned it the next day. Our problem was the file management system. With the Supernote, you can work on highly confidential documents and never have to upload them to "the cloud" and instead simply plug in a USB-C thumb drive and save your work there. With the Boox, this is not possible. Since our company does not allow for the storage of any confidential files in cloud servers, this was the deal-breaker. The latency itself wasn't so bad, and in terms of hardware, we were impressed by the Boox. But we're sticking with the Supernote and are now waiting for the A4 version to come out.
Thank you for all the amazing and detailed reviews. All your heard work is appreciated. I just ordered the MDO 2025-2026 and already own the 2023, 2024 MDO and meeting planner. Besides being so helpful it is a way I can support you even if a little. Thanks
Amazing review. Been eyeing the device and I'm aware your not shilling it but wow. Just the comprehensiveness of the review and the glee you've presented it with makes me wanna buy the device and that sick keyboard as well.
Thank you :) I ended up buying it after the review, and I haven't regretted it. Instill use my NA3C as a device for lots of stuff, but Go 10.3 for reading and writing is just so enjoyable, it just feels lovely to use, for me at least ;)
Thanks for the wonderful review. Please keep us updated on the writing latency issue! I also have the device and in less than a day I noticed that in some writing sessions latency feels much better while sometimes it just gets worse.
@@renatoprisco5356 i would also like to know the situation now before buying
thank you! i have been waiting for your review for so long!!
i was waiting for a release of this device for a while now and i just ordered one! cannot wait to start using it :) thank you for a great review!
This review just pushed me over the edge to finally buy the Go 10.3. This is going to be my first E-ink device (other than a borrowed kindle) but I have wanted something like this since I first saw a ReMarkable ad couple years back.
I am a new subscriber and I just have to say, thank you for such a thorough review. All of your reviews that I have watched are excellent and provide such a wealth of information while remaining balanced. Thank you.
Awesome review, as always. Nobody goes into as much detail as you do. My Boox Go 10.3 arrives tomorrow... I can't wait to try it out!
You've pushed me over the edge, shunted me!:D This is it, I'm buying it. Excellent video.
Great review!! Your commentary is very helpful. I have bought the Boox Go 10.3 a few days ago and I really like it compared to the Boox Note Air 3C device. The writing is so crisp even though it doesn't have front light. The only thing is I can't seem to make the highlighting work in this device as it covers up the writing. I don't have this problem in Supernote.
Wonderful editing job. And again, thank you for including chapters. As a happy owner of this device, I didn’t need the review, but it was nice to watch it all.
do you advise a student to buy it ?
What a great review. A template to how reviews should be.
Hope the YT algo picks you up soon.
Thanks, but if I was playing the Algo Game, then I'd have to resort to using the "standard approach" of using the clickbait stuff, and that's not something I am interested in doing. I'll do my stuff and how it works, it works 😁
@@MyDeepGuide Godspeed to you!
Thank you for your in depth review. Trusted and unmatched in depth and breadth. Can't wait for the Note Air with the new screen.
Mine's arriving in two days! Don't know why I'm so excited, I'll mostly just be studying with it.
Hey! Studying is exciting! :D
It's such a wonderful device! It's definitely the best screen I've ever used. I hope this puts a fire under the ReMarkable team to do something better for the RM 3...whenever that gets released.
Voja you are such a delight, thank you for all of your hard work!! I've been torn between getting the Boox Go 10.3 and waiting for the Supernote a5x2, but now I think I'm going Go all the way.
Great and complete review! For a pure reading experience (comics/mangas/web brosing) do you recommend the Note Air 3 C (even if there is additionnal layer for the frontlight)? I have a "neck reading lamp" to read in the dark , i'm curious about the glare on this screen
Joy is a perfect summary. I alway have a happy grin on my face when I turn it on!
thanks for your work and thoroughness...a joy to see your joy...
I've watched many reviews here in UA-cam. I just want to thank you for such a great review. In depth but not boring at all. Hope I can procure myself one of these devices in the future.
Very nice review like always. I don't need the device but I wanted it
I wish Boox had a similar commitment to repairability that we see with the Supernote.
Im soooo tempted by this, but I’ll stay strong and wait for the 300ppi note
Great and thorough review as usual. If Voya received a dollar each time he says “actually” and “itself”, he would be rich by now!
LOL! I love his face when says actually. (of course he is an amazing reviewer)
Love every review, had to watch even though I knew from the start I wouldn't be buying this - I need front light - but it's a nice glimpse into where the company is going and the new software update.
Sad about the Note Air 3 latency update...
wish more was told about lack of frontlight and how it impacts usagel limits of usage inside rooms with typical (not great) lighting or with external lighting that is not directly shining on the screen; can't see it in the chapters - i think there should be separate chapter on this topic; I personally cant use my Note Air1 without frontlight during the day inside the room with natural light; cause natural light just do not shine inside bright enough; similar with artificial ceiling lighting; so for me no frontlight is only good when used outside or inside very close to the window with the device directed at the window so that sun can shine directly on it; otherwise the contrast is just too bad; so im wondering whether Boox Go would have the same problems
I hope they release the GO 13.3 version. I definitely will buy that.
Thanks for this amazing review.
Boox go 10.3 seems great device, i want to use it for reading(pdf, kindle), wrting(notes to replace paper, and assignment,), taking(handwriting, and typing)notes and for drawing sometime.
After this video I am quite keen on buying it and trying it myself as there is no demo device on retail store to see if its good fit for me.
Once again thanks for the indepth review.
You need to buy a paper magnetic thing to expose the magnet position, specially to see the impact the magnets have on the writing
Sure, or maybe just test the real-world impact and real-world effect it will have in an everyday use case scenario ;)
Thank you for the great review. I am loving the 10.3. First boox device for me. Also have the a5x and a6x2. Making this my daily driver right now. As you said it's for those with a specific use case scenario. I am using it to read and study while writing on on my RM2. I need the large screen to read with due to my old eyes. I have had this for a few weeks and still learning things. I also like writing on it which i do when writing casually. Will probably sell the a6x2 eventually just because the small screen doesn't meet my needs. Thanks again for this. Currently the only thing i an having trouble with is trying to figure out how to print from the device itself with A5 side paper. When trying to print from the device it gives me a choice to pick size of paper i am using but currently can only get it to print in letter. I am sure it's something I am doing wrong. Again, loving this device.
I was wondering what you guys thought about the difference writing on this vs. the supernote? I have the nomad, and think the writing experience is good on the supernote, but was impressed with this review. Is this worth spending another $300 plus on?
Such a great review, thanks for sharing it!
Man, great review as usual, now I'm itching to get one, will have to see how to convince my wife 😊
Thanks a lot for the review Voja!
Amazing keyboard-pad setup.
This regression in writing latency is a great pity. They had done so well with the Note Air 3 C but then things only went backwards again. This confirms my assumption at the time that the extra GPU (BSR) played a major role in the low writing latency on the NA3C. If only it weren't for the enormous battery consumption...
agree
the writing latency is a shame
same as on note air 3 (bw)
Is it better or worse than Remarkable 2 ?
@@rabin_john Regarding the writing latency: Worse. The NA3C was double as fast and much better than the RM2.
Thank you! I already have it but I felt I would learn something anyway. I don't really feel the latency problem but I never really felt on any of the Boox devices (Note Air, Note Air 2 Plus). It's not a surprise when we know that a ms is a second divided by... a thousand.
Amazing review, thank you!
Hej Voja, I see people complaining that they cannot install Google Drive on this device - do you know anything about it? What about sharing screen with your notes as an integration into a workspace?
Other than that, great device - thanks a lot for such super detailed review 🎉
Thanks for giving such great in-depth reviews!
This device is sooo enticing. As are the features hopefully coming in the Supernote A5X.
I’m going to need to replace my reMarkable 2 at some point…which to choose!!?! 🤔
My primary use case is for note taking.
I wonder how many of the things Boox introduced with this device that reMarkable was planning as a “big release” with their reMarkable 3? And wonder if reMarkable is now scrambling on how to market their next reMarkable device, or if there will be one.
I honestly don't know, but they have to do something meaningful, both on the hardware and software side of things, in order to be competitive. It shouldn't take too much, because the platform already has a good focus, and a big community, so all they need to do is listen to the community and play to their strengths.
Unfortunately, update 3.12 has shown that they aren't doing any of that, so hopefully this device is something that will force them to reevaluate decisions that led to the platform regressions we've seen introduced with that update.
Great review as always! Takk :)
Btw, nice watch strap! cordovan?
Thank you for your toughtful review!
Hello, the devices by onyx seem very good! I have heard a lot of complaints about quality control and support afterwards? Have you had any experience with that?
Thx for the in-depth HW review. Definitely smth other reviewers are missing. One thing I really miss here and at from others reviewers is the interaction with popular productivity apps.
❓Since G010 is an e-ink tablet and could you please showcase some examples for using apps like OneNote, Notion, Obsidian, Miro, Asana, Trello with e-ink screen? (ofc mostly in reading mode, not writing/typing).
Im not a freak about buttons, but man would I love if every button in my life felt like the power button on this device
Brother, can you please do an analysis of the various pens and pen tips and find out what they actually cost to manufacture? That would be a pretty interesting exposé.
Thanks for the review! Was wondering, does it work well with previous/other boox covers, or is the added thinness preventing that?
Could you please make a comparison of the SuperNote a6x2 nomad VS. the boox go 10.3?
+1 , that would be great. Interested as well
+1
Hi Voya, did you notice any improvements in latency after installing the most recent software update?
I prefer using book lights to backlights tbh. So backlight is a con for me too
@MyDeepGuide In video at 38:04 you said that notebook capabilities are not excelent as it is with supernote. Can you hint what is advantage of supernote comparing to the this one in terms of writing in notebook? I understand that boox is more versatile than supernote, than I am bit confused. Maybe you can make some comparison between supernote and this one in future... Thank you for very good reviews of the tablets, you do great work!
Thank you Voya. You delivered it again, as did boox with this GO 10.3.
What's your thought on adding a paperlike screen protector to even improve writing feel and adding extra protection? Or would that be just adding a layer without much value added?
Thank you for the review! It would've been nice to see the video performance.
Thanks for watching :) I understand, but this device is not meant to do that, so there is no point in testing it. If you want to watch videos, then you need to look at a different device.
@@MyDeepGuide There are as many use cases as there are users. Of course I'd never watch a Netflix movie on an e-ink device, but these are great for meditation and yoga videos when you don't want distractions.
I totally understand, and agree, but my point still stands. If you want to watch videos, then you should look at a different device.
Weird that my comment about watching yoga and meditation videos disappeared.
I have dumb phone to reduce my screen time. This is why I use my eink device for guided meditations and yoga. Boox Palma was great for that use because of the BSR, but otherwise it was pretty buggy (apps crashing etc.) and of course, small.
This is why I was interested in the video performance. But I saw a video about it elsewhere, and the performance is surprisingly good.
Eink devices can be great for consuming videos with information mainly on the audio track (speeches, lectures, tutorials etc.).
I have the tablet (Boox Go 10.3) for a week, once fully charged from 24% to 100% and now I can feel how the adhesive under the leather back has apparently come loose: It makes noises when I press on it and I can also feel a slight bump when I run my hand over it. Against the light I can see a slight unevenness on the gray metal strip on the back. Minimal, but its there. Very hard to make a photo of it. However it lies flat on the table and doesn't wobble so it's most probably not the battery that has somehow inflated. 😕
thank you for this guide! i am actually in between go 10.3 or supernote a5x2 (when it releases), what do you think in terms of specs and similarly with the nomad? if you could make a separate video of showing the go 10.3 performing with kindle and mangas, that would awesome! thanks voja
No sd card?...substandard case with no yoga foldability?....no volume adjustment rocker for audible books?....it won't connect to my airpods?... I'm sending it back.
Really good review. I wonder how the device handles an academic workflow, such as annotating PDFs, exporting them (annotations and PDFs), integration with libraries managers such as zotero, etc etc. This is the only thing that holds me against supernote and I think that Boox clearly wins (at least with tablets such as the NA3)
Absolutely, Boox wins hands down in that department, and whenever I need to do any PDF related work, be it study, research, reading or anything like that, I always use a Boox device, and Supernote is my notebook device.
Thank you for the review. what would you suggest as a reading device between the air 3 C or Go 10.3?
Waiting on the SN a5x2, but this looks like the first Book device good enough to consider as well.
However the notetaking options are the single most omportant thing to me. Does this have any feature like SNs digest that lets me cut sections from tons of different pdfs, let me notate over those selections, and build them into a single notebook to work from (as well as paste them i to other notebooks) as well as link directly back to the pdfs they were cut from originally?
Thanks for the detailed review. I was waiting for this for quite a while. Thanks to you I’m now convinced and will order the device. The bad thing about it is that Boox is only accepting payments through PayPal. I think I’m going to order from Amazon but I think Amazon doesn’t provide the pen nor case :/
Glad you like the video! Pen is always included with the device.
I'm going to return mine. In perfect lighting, it's at best just usable for how grey it is. In anything but ideal lighting, what should be white is just super grey, it's extremely displeasing.
I'll look for something with back light. I'm really disappointed none of the reviews flag this as a major point of attention. If you want to read a4 PDFs like legal docs or scientific papers, you'll just stare at large expanses of grey with black text. It sucks major balls.
🤔 Have you listened to the cons section of the conclusion?
Hello , nice review 👍 . Do you suggest some website that we can download more templates for go 10.3 ? Thanks
I’d love a smaller, more portable version of this tablet. Hopefully BOOX will see a market for that.
I think theres a 7 inch version out now.
@@russianbear0027 That one is just a reader, unfortunately - you cannot write on it.
So will there be a 13.3 Version (with a good software) the tax x was awful!
I so badly want something like that that has a keyboard cover and lower typing latency. I want a black-and-white e-ink device that I can use to both read books and pdfs and to write in Obsidian. I want to be able to type with it on a desk, in my lap, or in bed - I just don’t feel like Boox is quite there yet, but I came so close to getting this.
I wonder if there's a good theme for obsidian for eink devices
@@wiertara1337 Kepano made a theme intended for e-ink, but I’m not sure how it actually performs.
@@wiertara1337 Kepano made one! Not sure how it actually performs.
Thanks for the video , i too loved the device but this writing latency is giving me headaches, i have given them the feedback to improve this, would be great if you could suggest this to boox too !! thanks !
The vinyl covering on the back isn't glued properly. I would insure this for failure for 3 years if you can. Mine is going back.
Excellent review, thank you. Do you think the Boox GO 10.3 could be a valid alternative to the Supernote A5X (A5X2), considering that I need to create indexes and chapters in my notes? (I know I can't create indexes and chapters like in the Supernote A5x, but is it possible to do it in a similar way?)
You can use a combination of naming single pages (and then viewing thumbnails) and keywords/tags, but if you need a more direct way to access pages/parts of a notebook you could also employ links between pages and create an overview page at the start of each notebook, for example. As much as I like the heading function on my Nomad, I do miss naming specific pages there.
Thank you for your information.
@@julieparadise9694 that's very useful information
We bought the Boox GO 10.3 but had to return it. When we tried to transfer our work in NOTES from the Boox onto a USB-C thumb driver and onto an SD card attached through the same port hub, there was NO option to do so. NOTES will not allow you to save, export, or copy anything onto the external drive, even though both the thumb drive and the SD card were recognized by the Boox device itself. THAT is a deal-breaker.
Of course you can. You simply need to export the notes, and you can export them in several different ways. Have you tried reading the User Manual before returning the product?
I'm delighted with my Boox Go 10.3 After being with it for a couple of weeks now, I'm seeking to improve the writing experience with different pen nibs. The Boox tips that come with the box are quite hard and tippy tappy without being scratch (gel pen/glassy feel), but the ones that come with the Staedler noris digital jumbo are a little too soft and silky(very little feedback). I'm after a Goldilocks nib somewhere in between, that feels more like a pencil.
The best writing experience I had was nova air C with a doodroo screen and a titanium-nibbed staedler noris digital, so it might be that I need to explore a different screen protector to get the effect that I want. Welcome replies with recommendations.
You may want to try felt nibs eg with the Wacom One pencil (the black and white one).
@@annvoy7698 thanks for the rec!
They should make something like this in 8" size
Excellent review as usual ..thank you so much ...I have one question..is it possible to move notes pages between notebooks in different folders ? , it happens all the time that I have to write a note on the go on whichever note book is open and then I need to move it to it's relevant notebook and folder
Hello Voja ! thank you so much for your reviews. Would love to hear your opinion how this compares to NA3 not just NA3c. I own an NA3 and since the launch of go 10.3 i ve been torn if i should sell mine and replace it with the go. I never use the backlight so i m wondering if thts would be an upgrade ? Thank u !
300 ppi vs 227 ppi and no BSR (more battery life). I'd say save your money and wait for NA4 or what will be the next move for Boox.
We bought the Boox GO 10.3 and had to return it. The hardware itself is gorgeous, and the screen is absolutely the best. BUT: you cannot transfer your NOTES from the Boox onto a USB-C thumb drive or onto an SD card connected through the USB-C port! Even though the Boox recognizes the attached drives, there is NO option from NOTES to save, or export, or copy your files onto the external card or thumb drive. THAT is a deal breaker.
Quick question: do you feel it is necessary or advisable to use a screen protector? Thanks!
You forgot to mention the "stealth subscription" in the form of pen nibs that cost over 5 pounds each! How?!!!
Do you know if Boox has any plans to launch an app that syncs all notes, like Remarkable's app? That's really all I'm waiting for before I switch from Remarkable.
boox own cloud does this. you can also easily connect google drive to it
An sd card slot would have cost about a penny to build in to mass production.
Scrolling seems a bit lappy, It doesn't have BSR or BRS, right?
I'm wondering if you use screen protectors or something similar. Does anyone have experience? Are there screen protectors for the Go 10.3 that feel like paper? should you use this? Thank you for your great videos!!
QA Master
I have a question about Go 10.3 for reading PDFs: I am in the market for my first eink tablet and will mainly be using mine for reading and annotating PDFs, epubs and Word documents. I have narrowed my choice down to the Go 10.3 and NA3. I like the sleek design and display of the 10.3 but I don't like the way the screen seems to flash (refresh?) when I see people turning pages on PDFs on UA-cam reviews. Given that I am new to this area and have never used one in person I am not sure if I have the language down to describe my concern but I saw on a another video on this channel comparing the NA3 and NA3c and Voja was able to mostly get rid of the flashing that happened by enabling the speed mode on the NA3. Is that possible on the Go 10.3? Thanks in advance!
Yes it is :)
@@MyDeepGuide thank you 🙏🙂
❓Also, since you own Note Air 3 (C) how do you think the lack of fingerprint button on GO10 impacts the security of the device if stolen? Is it possible to have a multi-users scenario on NA3 and GO10 for each user to have a separate collection of books and apps installed?
In my place Go 10.3 150$ pricier than the actual price. Is it still worth it?
Other onyx in the same price range is note air 3, and tab ultra bw/c.
Any suggestions?
Abt 52:00 | The typing experience on keyboards:
* Correct me , if I am wrong, but the speed and precision looks , to me, the same , when you were testing with bluetooth keyboard versus this OTG-based mechanical ? I mean the Boox display was showing the characters with the same speed, is it? (Of course, typing on physical keyboard overall would give different experience, it's a matter of taste, but just about displaying that all on this Go 10.3, it would be not make the difference)
Of course it is, as the bottleneck will always be the e-ink screen refresh speed, so any difference between wireless or wired input will never be perceptible, as the screen refresh speed will be slower than either of the two.
@@MyDeepGuide Got it, thanks
01:34 *📱 Boox Go 10.3 is an Android 12-powered 10.3" e-ink tablet with 300 PPI, designed for reading and writing, featuring a Wacom EMR stylus.*
04:55 *🛠️ At $380, including stylus, extra nibs, and magnetic case, the Boox Go 10.3 offers competitive pricing for its features and design.*
05:37 *🎨 The device boasts a sleek, 4.6mm thin design with a matte glass front and faux leather back, aiming for a premium feel.*
10:38 *📖 The absence of a front light reduces screen-to-surface distance, enhancing clarity and minimizing refraction, akin to reading from printed pages.*
13:21 *🖋️ The Wacom EMR stylus provides 496 levels of pressure sensitivity, ideal for precise writing and drawing tasks.*
24:49 *🖊️ The default pen for the Boox Go 10.3 lacks surface contact optimization, unlike competitors like Kindle and Remarkable, affecting its precision and grip.*
27:04 *🖋️ Writing on the Boox Go 10.3 is highly praised, offering better precision and display quality compared to the Remarkable 2, despite some perceived latency.*
30:52 *📝 The writing feel on the Boox Go 10.3 is enhanced by its 300 PPI display, offering a crisp and paper-like experience, though latency could be improved.*
34:20 *🖌️ Screen friction on the Boox Go 10.3 is comparable to devices like the Noter 3C, providing a balance between durability and writing comfort.*
35:44 *📏 Magnetic covers on the Boox Go 10.3 slightly affect screen uniformity, causing deviations in stylus input, especially with the magnetic flap.*
38:10 *📚 The Boox platform offers robust notebook capabilities, though not as seamless as Supernote, with strong customization options and AI features.*
46:17 *📱 The Boox Go 10.3's versatility shines with access to Google Play Store from the start, supporting various apps, Bluetooth peripherals, and external storage options.*
50:35 *🎹 The Boox Go 10.3 supports different keyboard layouts, remembering settings per keyboard, enhancing user flexibility.*
52:09 *💡 The device accommodates both RGB and wireless keyboards, showcasing versatile connectivity options.*
54:23 *📕 The cover design of the Boox Go 10.3 is criticized for its flawed magnet placement and lack of portrait mode, impacting usability with the included pen.*
57:29 *🔍 Inconsistencies in writing latency and potential build quality issues are reported, detracting from the overall user experience.*
59:39 *🖥️ The standout features of the Boox Go 10.3 include its high-quality screen, versatile performance capabilities, and competitive pricing, making it a compelling option despite some drawbacks.*
Is this an AI summary of the video? You may wanna proof read it before posting, as it has at least 2 considerable mistakes that I've noticed.
I found the kindle reader very buggy and klunky...not a smooth, intuative experience. Is the Note Air 3 better than this?
Question - Will notes created in a Boox TUC transfer over to a Go 10.3? Not concerned about color loss but need my notebooks and not as pdf converted. I'm asking this because I have a TUC, use it almost every day and take with me most of the time, but dropped it a little too often without the case on so considering getting a new tablet.
If you use the same Boox account and server, and you have synchronized them, then yes.
This is so close to my perfect work device, but so far away. The same design with a 12" screen would be the perfect work companion. I have a Max Lumi 2, and it is great, but you could achieve the same use cases with a 12" 300ppi device, but that doesn't really exist. I'd buy a 13" GO, but it is still held back by the fact that I'll never be able to put client data on a connected device if that device is Chinese. I'll have to wait for Supernote to make an A4 device. I used to very much want a color device, but I really like these cheaper, thinner, and high ppi B&W devices. Especially with the lower parallax on the screen without the color layer or the front light.
OK, fine, I'd pay for an A4 sized Remarkable as well, but damn, they need to divert about half their marketing budget to the SW development team. I worry that they won't be around in a couple years as they seem to have spent the entire engineering budget on advertising.
Supernote is also a Chinese device and company...
@@MyDeepGuide Good to know, I thought it was Japanese with Chinese manufacturing.
30:19 I think Kindle Scribes writing feel is much better. Go 10.3 is smoothing out the handwriting... dont hate it, but dont like it.
Is the pen that comes with the tablet compatible with Wacom Standard Nibs?
Hi which one is perfect for reading and note taking
How is the writing feel compared to the Note AirC?
Hi Voja! Does the pen come with a cap? Thanks!
Yes, it does :)
@@MyDeepGuide Cool! I broke the same one from my Nova Air and I've been crying inside since because I don't like the pro (I have small hands and it does not balance well for me). Believe it or not, having a cap is the last factor I needed to buy it. You are the best!
Could you pls review Boox 3.5.3 software update?
I would like the scratchy and friction-loaded screen (I really can't write on gliding surfaces), but the lag and the Lack of lighting... Btw: what do you think about the claim Regarding the lack of lighting on their website?
Thinnest is not needed. An sd card is. A bigger battery is. A more powerful SOC is. The reading on kindle is buggy. You can't mark up a kindle book or make a note like the scribe.
...plus the Kindle pen tips cost less than 2 pounds each!