Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Amazon - Kindle Scribe (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g | 433 g |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.13 " | 10.2 " |
Between the Palma 2 and Kindle Scribe (2024), the Palma 2 comes out ahead in weight / storage, while the Kindle Scribe (2024) wins on screen size. Overall, the Palma 2 scores 83 and the Kindle Scribe (2024) scores 77.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Palma 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (83 vs 77.3), but the 5.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Palma 2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, storage. The single most decisive one: Weight — 263.00 g less. 170 vs 433.
Pick the Kindle Scribe (2024) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are screen size. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 66.39% more. 10.2 " vs 6.13 ".
Both ship with comparable resolution, waterproof, color screen, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Palma 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Boox - Palma 2 or Amazon - Kindle Scribe (2024)?
Boox - Palma 2 leads the current Mars Score by 5.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, storage, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Boox - Palma 2 if…
Boox - Palma 2 has the measurable edge on weight g, storage gb.
Choose Amazon - Kindle Scribe (2024) if…
Amazon - Kindle Scribe (2024) has the measurable edge on screen size in.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Boox - Palma 2 wins
- ▲Weight — 263.00 g less. 170 vs 433.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 128 GB vs 64 GB.
Why Amazon - Kindle Scribe (2024) wins
- ▲Screen size — 66.39% more. 10.2 " vs 6.13 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Amazon - Kindle Scribe (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.13 " | 10.2 "lead |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | false | false |
| Warm light | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Amazon - Kindle Scribe (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 glead | 433 g |
| Waterproof | false | false |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Amazon - Kindle Scribe (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 128 GBlead | 64 GB |
| Battery life | 2 weeks | 12 weekslead |