Boox
Boox Palma 2
2024
84
/ 100
From $279
VS
Kindle Colorsoft wins by 2
Amazon
Kindle Colorsoft
2024
86
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Kindle Colorsoft takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Palma 2 lands at 84 and Kindle Colorsoft at 86. That puts Kindle Colorsoft ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Boox Palma 2 if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Colorsoft if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Boox Palma 2 84
vs 86 Kindle Colorsoft
Score breakdown
Boox Palma 2
84 display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Colorsoft
86 display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Boox Palma 2 | Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
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
Kindle Colorsoft
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
FAQ: Boox Palma 2 vs Kindle Colorsoft
Which is better, Boox Palma 2 or Kindle Colorsoft? +
Kindle Colorsoft scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Boox Palma 2 worth the price? +
At $279, Boox Palma 2 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Colorsoft worth the price? +
At $279, Kindle Colorsoft delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Does Boox Palma 2 or Kindle Colorsoft 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.