Boox Launches Go 10.3 Gen II E-Ink Tablet with Front Light

Boox has launched the second generation of its Go 10.3 e-ink tablet, introducing a front light option to address user demands for better low-light usability while maintaining the device's slim profile and long battery life. The updated lineup, available now through Boox's website and retailers like Amazon, includes the standard Go 10.3 Gen II and the Lumi variant, both featuring a 10.3-inch E Ink display with 300 pixels per inch resolution.

The primary upgrade in the Gen II series is the addition of a dual-tone front light in the Lumi model, which allows for adjustable color temperatures to reduce eye strain during evening use. Boox developed this feature in response to feedback from the original Go 10.3, released in 2024, which lacked illumination and limited readability in dim environments. The standard model remains optimized for natural lighting, offering a distraction-free experience similar to traditional e-readers. Both versions support pen input with the included Boox InkSense Plus stylus, enabling handwriting, annotations, and audio note recording synced to written entries.

Running on Android 15, an upgrade from the previous Android 12, the tablets provide access to the...