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Boox Palma 2 — 2024
Boox

Boox Palma 2

2024

84
/ 100
From $279
VS
Kindle Scribe (2024) wins by 3
Kindle Scribe (2024) — 10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas
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

Boox Palma 2 versus Kindle Scribe (2024) — full spec comparison
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.