BOOX Go 6

If you want a **portable e-reader** that can do more than sit inside one bookstore, the Boox Go 6 is built for that problem. It gives you a compact 6-inch **E Ink Carta 1300** display with 300 ppi text, Android app access, and a light body that’s easy to hold for long reading sessions or one-handed commuting. ## What makes it worth it The big win here is flexibility: because it runs Android, you can install reading apps like Kindle, Kobo and Libby instead of living inside a single ecosystem. The 6-inch Carta 1300 panel is sharp and easy on the eyes, which matters more than raw speed for books, articles and PDFs. It’s also unusually travel-friendly at around 146g, so it disappears in a bag and feels less like carrying a tablet. ## Where it falls short This is not the cheapest way to read books, and Boox’s open Android approach brings some friction. Reviews note slower startup and a more involved setup than a Kindle or Kobo, so you’re trading simplicity for freedom. The 1,500mAh battery is fine, but not the sort of endurance that makes competitors nervous. Buy it if you want a lightweight e-reader with app flexibility and you read across multiple services. Skip it if you mostly want the easiest possible Kindle or Kobo experience.

£224.75