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BOOX GO 6 GEN II ADDS STYLUS SUPPORT, NOTE-TAKING

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, JUN 11, 2026

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Boox has released an updated version of its 6-inch e-reader that now supports stylus input for note-taking and sketching. The Go 6 (Gen II) starts at $199.99.

The new Go 6 (Gen II) maintains the 6-inch, 300PPI E Ink display of its predecessor while adding stylus compatibility through Boox's InkSense Plus stylus. The device supports handwritten notes, sketching, and document annotation. Memory increases from 2GB to 3GB of RAM. The e-reader combines traditional e-book functionality with digital note-taking capabilities, positioning it as a multi-purpose device for reading and productivity. Boox currently offers the Go 6 (Gen II) for preorder at $199.99. The device competes directly with Kindle e-readers and Kobo devices while offering an alternative to dedicated digital note-taking devices like the reMarkable and Supernote.

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