Boox
Boox Palma 2
2024
84
/ 100
From $279
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 8
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
2024
92
/ 100
From $159
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Palma 2 lands at 84 and Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) at 92. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 Paperwhite (12th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Boox Palma 2 84
vs 92 Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Score breakdown
Boox Palma 2
84 display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92 display 92
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Boox Palma 2 | Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Paperwhite (12th gen)
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 Paperwhite (12th gen)
Which is better, Boox Palma 2 or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Paperwhite (12th gen) worth the price? +
At $159, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Does Boox Palma 2 or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) 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.