Onyx has also streamlined the user interface compared to its other e-ink tablets.
Stylus input is fantastic with no lag whatsoever.
Despite that, it doesnt feel fragile in the hand.
The Boox Go 10.3 lying atop the reMarkable 2
Thanks to the glass layer on the screen, writing on the Go 10.3 is a pleasure.
If youre buying the tablet directly from Onyx, youll also get a magnetic sleepcover for the Go 10.3.
Unfortunately youre likely to lose the stylus without the folio case.
As with other Boox devices, theres also a NaviBall, which is optional to use.
Better yet, you’ve got the option to set individual apps at different refresh rates to suit.
The one feature on any Boox gadget thats been the least useful is the built-in bookstore.
The Boox Go 10.3 lying atop the reMarkable 2
you’re free to also use the native surfing app to make purchases online.
The best way to use this Boox tablet is via cloud sync.
Despite being a grayscale machine, there is support for a handful of colors on the Go 10.3.
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There are five pen types to choose from, each with up to five thickness (width) levels.
The aforementioned 10-page document even crashed once during my testing period.
There, you should probably spot the three dots for each page and then select delete.
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If youre a digital artist, the Go 10.3 will make an ideal sketchpad.
The page setup, though, is cleaner and makes reading a nicer experience.
And, as Ive previously mentioned, the built-in bookstore isnt worth checking out at all.
The Boox Go 10.3 beside the reMarkable 2 – the former is slightly shorter and thinner
During my testing, I noticed no issues with core tasks like writing and reading.
This includes the internet tool which, when scrolling through rapidly, will have a few hiccups.
Thats natural, though, as its just how e-ink screens are.
One improvement Ive noticed on the Go 10.3 compared to other Boox tablets is the lack of ghosting.
However, there is a significant drain when the tablet is in sleep mode.
I personally prefer using one of thebest wireless headphonesfor listening on any e-ink tablet.
Performance score: 4 / 5
Should I buy the Onyx Boox Go 10.3 e-paper tablet?
And writing is just as great, if not better, with no input lag to complain about.
No distractions, minimalistic user interface and a remarkable (pun intended) writing experience.
Read we test
[First published October 2024]
(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)
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The Boox Go 10.3 (left) is fine to read on but lacks contrast when compared directly to the Kobo Elipsa 2E (right)
