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Kindle Scribe — 2022
Amazon

Kindle Scribe

2022

83
/ 100
From $339
VS
Boox Palma 2 wins by 1
Boox Palma 2 — 2024
Boox

Boox Palma 2

2024

84
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Boox Palma 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Scribe lands at 83 and Boox Palma 2 at 84. That puts Boox Palma 2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle Scribe if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Boox Palma 2 if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Boox Palma 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Boox Palma 2 more score per dollar ($279 vs $339).

Kindle Scribe 83
vs
84 Boox Palma 2

Score breakdown

Kindle Scribe
83
display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Boox Palma 2
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Scribe versus Boox Palma 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Scribe Boox Palma 2
Release year
2022
2024

Kindle Scribe

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

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

FAQ: Kindle Scribe vs Boox Palma 2

Which is better, Kindle Scribe or Boox Palma 2? +

Boox Palma 2 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle Scribe worth the price? +

At $339, Kindle Scribe delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in battery.

Is Boox Palma 2 worth the price? +

At $279, Boox Palma 2 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Scribe or Boox Palma 2 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 the better value, Kindle Scribe or Boox Palma 2? +

Boox Palma 2 — more score per dollar ($279 vs $339). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.