Best printing recognition with a stylus on Boox 7 GO II? Use Nebo, Good Notes or forget about it and upgrade to some other device with a better stylus?
- GoodNotes seems to be awesome on iOS but not Android according to Reddit which I don’t trust :-) ; Old Reddit threads
- Reddit recommendation to upgrade from some, it’s fine for others: Onyx Boox Go 7 + Stylus — worth it for notes? <– might upgrade and add the screen protector?!? -<– QUOTE:
Bit late, but Boox has now a screen protector that is especially made for inproving the writing on the Go 7... - Google’s AI mode LOL for
how good is the nebo stylus support on boox go 7 ii ?says (interesting YouTube videos: 4 weeks ago: Allan Liu:: Boox Go Color 7 Gen 2 vs. Gen 1: Stylus Support with a Trade ; April 27, 2025: Boox Go 7 and Go Color 7 Gen II Bring Stylus Support at Last! ; 7 months ago June 17, 2025 Chalid Raqami:: The BOOX GO 7 Is Almost Perfect — If You Don’t Care About Writing ¦ REVIEW; June 26, 2025:: Boox Go Color 7 Gen 2 Review - Best Value E-ink Tablet Under $300!?QUOTE
The Nebo app (and general stylus) support on the Boox Go 7 II (or Go Color 7 Gen II) is considered decent for casual note-taking and annotating, but it is not as precise or “paper-like” as Boox’s higher-end Note series. It uses USI 2.0 technology rather than Wacom EMR, which affects the writing feel and accuracy. Here is the breakdown of the stylus experience based on user reports and reviews:
Performance and Feel
- Decent Responsiveness: The writing experience is generally responsive, but there is a slight, detectable lag between the pen tip and the screen, which can be frustrating for heavy users.
- “Tappy” Writing Feel: The screen is glass, resulting in a slippery, “tappy” feeling without much resistance. Using a screen protector can improve this feel.
- Accuracy: Precision is not as high as on Wacom-based devices, which may lead to missed strokes or inaccuracies if writing very quickly or in small font.
- Best Use Case: It is best suited for quick notes, highlighting, and sketching rather than long-form, heavy writing session