Boox Page
2023
Boox Palma 2
2024
Boox Palma 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Page 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 Page if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Boox Palma 2 if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBattery
TieCompared on the battery sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ecosystem
TieCompared on the ecosystem sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
Boox Palma 2Compared on the display sub-score
Boox Palma 2 leads on display (84 vs 82).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Boox Page | Boox Palma 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
Boox Page
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Boox Palma 2
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
FAQ: Boox Page vs Boox Palma 2
Which is better, Boox Page 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 Page worth the price? +
At $249, Boox Page 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 Page 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 Page or Boox Palma 2? +
Boox Palma 2 — leads on display (84 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.