Boox
Boox Palma 2
2024
84
/ 100
From $279
VS
Kindle Scribe (2024) wins by 3
Amazon
Kindle Scribe (2024)
10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas
87
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Kindle Scribe (2024) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Palma 2 lands at 84 and Kindle Scribe (2024) at 87. That puts Kindle Scribe (2024) ahead by 3 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 Scribe (2024) if…
- ✓Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
- ✓Better AI summaries
- ✓Excellent 10.2″ display
Boox Palma 2 84
vs 87 Kindle Scribe (2024)
Score breakdown
Boox Palma 2
84 display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Scribe (2024)
87 display 90
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Boox Palma 2 | Kindle Scribe (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 10.2″ E Ink, 300 ppi |
| Storage | — | 16/32/64 GB |
| Pen | — | Premium pen included |
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 Scribe (2024)
Pros
- +Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
- +Better AI summaries
- +Excellent 10.2″ display
Cons
- −Amazon lock-in
- −No buttons
- −Still heavy
FAQ: Boox Palma 2 vs Kindle Scribe (2024)
Which is better, Boox Palma 2 or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +
Kindle Scribe (2024) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Scribe (2024) worth the price? +
At $399, Kindle Scribe (2024) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in battery.
Does Boox Palma 2 or Kindle Scribe (2024) 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.