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Boox Leaf 2 — 2022
Boox

Boox Leaf 2

2022

80
/ 100
From $200
VS
Boox Palma 2 wins by 4
Boox Palma 2 — 2024
Boox

Boox Palma 2

2024

84
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Boox Palma 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Leaf 2 lands at 80 and Boox Palma 2 at 84. That puts Boox Palma 2 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Boox Leaf 2 if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Boox Palma 2 if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Boox Palma 2

Compared on the display sub-score

Boox Palma 2 leads on display (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Boox Leaf 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Boox Leaf 2 more score per dollar ($200 vs $279).

Boox Leaf 2 80
vs
84 Boox Palma 2

Score breakdown

Boox Leaf 2
80
display 80
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Boox Palma 2
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Boox Leaf 2 versus Boox Palma 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Boox Leaf 2 Boox Palma 2
Release year
2022
2024

Boox Leaf 2

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

Boox Palma 2

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

FAQ: Boox Leaf 2 vs Boox Palma 2

Which is better, Boox Leaf 2 or Boox Palma 2? +

Boox Palma 2 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Boox Leaf 2 worth the price? +

At $200, Boox Leaf 2 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.

Is Boox Palma 2 worth the price? +

At $279, Boox Palma 2 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Does Boox Leaf 2 or Boox Palma 2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for display, Boox Leaf 2 or Boox Palma 2? +

Boox Palma 2 — leads on display (84 vs 80). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Boox Leaf 2 or Boox Palma 2? +

Boox Leaf 2 — more score per dollar ($200 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.