Onyx has quietly retired its original InkSense Stylus and introduced a smarter successor: the Boox InkSense Plus Stylus. Designed for the Boox Go 7 and Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II), this new pen keeps the same wallet-friendly price while adding thoughtful upgrades for note-takers, readers, and sketchers who prefer the precision and feel of e‑ink devices.
What’s new with InkSense Plus
– Smaller pen tip for finer, more controlled strokes
– Built-in G-sensor that automatically wakes the stylus when you pick it up
– Larger 80mAh battery (up from 65mAh) for longer use between charges
– Slightly longer and a bit heavier than the previous model
– Refreshed lighter metal finish
Core features that return
– 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity for nuanced handwriting and shading
– Tilt support for more natural sketching
– Customizable side button for quick actions
– Replaceable pen tips to match your writing preference
– USB-C charging with an LED status indicator
Pricing and availability
The Boox InkSense Plus Stylus is priced at $45.99 when ordered from the US warehouse or $41.99 when shipped from the Hong Kong warehouse, mirroring the price of the discontinued model. At the time of writing, the US warehouse listing shows the stylus as sold out. Buyers can often save a bit by bundling the stylus with a Boox Go 7 or Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II) instead of purchasing it separately.
Why it matters
For anyone using a Boox Go 7 series device for handwriting, document annotation, or sketching, the InkSense Plus feels like a direct quality-of-life upgrade. The smaller nib promises more precise control, the G-sensor cuts out extra steps with auto-wake, and the larger battery means less time tethered to a charger. All of that, without a price hike, makes the InkSense Plus an easy pick for new buyers and an attractive replacement for those who missed the original stylus.
