Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" vs BOOX Go 6
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
vs
BOOX Go 6 2024, 2GB, 32GB, Black
BOOX
22 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
BOOX Go 6 2024, 2GB, 32GB, Black
72 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Boox Go 6 is a versatile Android-based e-reader that allows access to multiple book apps like Kindle, Libby, and Korean e-book apps, making it a great alternative for non-Amazon content. Users appreciate the expandable storage and screen light, but many note it is noticeably slower than dedicated Kindles or the previous Poke3 model. The Nook app sign-in issue and sluggish app loading are common frustrations, though the device is praised for its value and flexibility.
Pros
- Android-based with Google Play pre-installed
- Expandable storage via micro SD
- Access to multiple book apps (Kindle, Libby, etc.)
- Screen light (improvement over Poke3)
- Great value for money
Cons
- Slow app loading (5-10 minutes for Kindle)
- Sluggish performance compared to Kindle/Poke3
- Nook app sign-in issue
- Requires research for physical case customization
Performance speed 4
App compatibility 5
Value for money 3
Expandable storage 2
Screen light 2
Nook app issue 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | BOOX Go 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Core i5★ | Qualcomm |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | Integrated★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 6" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1448 px |
| Panel | LCD | E-Paper |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android 11 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
BOOX Go 6 2024, 2GB, 32GB, Black
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong eye comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reading battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sharpness (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average battery (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
No current pricing available
BOOX Go 6 2024, 2GB, 32GB, Black
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 24 specs.
