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Boox Note Air 3 C — 2023
Boox

Boox Note Air 3 C

2023

82
/ 100
From $499
VS
Boox Palma 2 wins by 2
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 Note Air 3 C lands at 82 and Boox Palma 2 at 84. That puts Boox Palma 2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Boox Note Air 3 C 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 82).

Value for money

Boox Palma 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Boox Palma 2 more score per dollar ($279 vs $499).

Boox Note Air 3 C 82
vs
84 Boox Palma 2

Score breakdown

Boox Note Air 3 C
82
display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Boox Palma 2
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Boox Note Air 3 C versus Boox Palma 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Boox Note Air 3 C Boox Palma 2
Release year
2023
2024

Boox Note Air 3 C

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 Note Air 3 C vs Boox Palma 2

Which is better, Boox Note Air 3 C or Boox Palma 2? +

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

Is Boox Note Air 3 C worth the price? +

At $499, Boox Note Air 3 C delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 Note Air 3 C 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 Note Air 3 C or Boox Palma 2? +

Boox Palma 2 — leads on display (84 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Boox Note Air 3 C or Boox Palma 2? +

Boox Palma 2 — more score per dollar ($279 vs $499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.