Boox Palma 2
2024
Kobo Libra Colour
7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 · stylus · page buttons
Kobo Libra Colour takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Palma 2 lands at 84 and Kobo Libra Colour at 89. That puts Kobo Libra Colour ahead by 5 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 Kobo Libra Colour if…
- ✓Color E Ink (Kaleido 3)
- ✓Physical page-turn buttons
- ✓Stylus support for notes
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBattery
Boox Palma 2Compared on the battery sub-score
Boox Palma 2 leads on battery (94 vs 92).
Display
Kobo Libra ColourCompared on the display sub-score
Kobo Libra Colour leads on display (88 vs 84).
Speed
Kobo Libra ColourCompared on the speed sub-score
Kobo Libra Colour leads on speed (86 vs 82).
Value for money
Kobo Libra ColourSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Kobo Libra Colour more score per dollar ($219 vs $279).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Boox Palma 2 | Kobo Libra Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 7″ E Ink Kaleido 3 |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Stylus | — | Yes (optional) |
Boox Palma 2
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
Kobo Libra Colour
- +Color E Ink (Kaleido 3)
- +Physical page-turn buttons
- +Stylus support for notes
- −Color is muted vs LCD
- −Slower refresh
- −Smaller store than Amazon
FAQ: Boox Palma 2 vs Kobo Libra Colour
Which is better, Boox Palma 2 or Kobo Libra Colour? +
Kobo Libra Colour scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Kobo Libra Colour worth the price? +
At $219, Kobo Libra Colour delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in battery.
Does Boox Palma 2 or Kobo Libra Colour 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 battery, Boox Palma 2 or Kobo Libra Colour? +
Boox Palma 2 — leads on battery (94 vs 92). Compared on the battery sub-score.
Which is better for display, Boox Palma 2 or Kobo Libra Colour? +
Kobo Libra Colour — leads on display (88 vs 84). Compared on the display sub-score.