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Digital paper tablets are getting very good. But with so many options, it's hard to tell where different models excel. Two of the best I've tested this year are the Boox Go 10.3 Lumi (Gen 2) and the ReMarkable Paper Pure, both starting at $399 -- and both of which come bundled with the case for around $50 more.
Despite the similar price, though, these tablets are for very different users. The Boox Go 10.3 is an open-ended, versatile device with access to the Android ecosystem at your fingertips -- great for anyone with an extensive library of e-books. The ReMarkable Paper Pure, on the other hand, is a distraction-free work tablet with a minimalist ethos.
Also: Kindle Scribe vs. ReMarkable Paper Pure: Why I'm not writing off Amazon's E Ink tablet just yet
I should also mention that the Boox Go 10.3 requires no subscription, offering full access to the Google Play store with the purchase of the device. The ReMarkable Paper Pure has an optional subscription called ReMarkable Connect that unlocks a handful of features and provides unlimited cloud storage for $39/year. Here's the full breakdown of these two fantastic devices.
Specifications
Boox Go 10.3 Lumi (Gen 2) ReMarkable Paper Pure Display 10.3-inch Carta 1200 glass display, 300 ppi, with backlight 10.3-inch Canvas display, 226 ppi, no backlight Weight 0.80 pounds 0.79 pounds Processor Qualcomm Octa-core (6350) 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 RAM/Storage 4GB / 64GB 2GB / 32GB Battery One to two weeks (3,700 mAh) Up to 3 weeks (3,820 mAh) Subscription None ReMarkable Connect: $3.99/month (optional)
Connectivity Wi-Fi (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 Price Starting at $399
Starting at $399
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