Between the Palma 2 and Sage, the Palma 2 comes out ahead in storage and weight, while the Sage wins on screen size and waterproof. Overall, the Palma 2 scores 79.8 and the Sage scores 69.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Palma 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 storage, weight.
Pick the Sage 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, waterproof.
Both ship with comparable resolution, color screen, so those specs don't 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.
Why Boox - Palma 2 wins
- ▲Storage — 300.00% more. 128 GB vs 32 GB.
- ▲Weight — 70.00 g less. 170 vs 240.
Why Kobo - Sage wins
- ▲Screen size — 30.51% more. 8 " vs 6.13 ".
- ▲Has Waterproof.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Kobo - Sage |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.13 " | 8 "lead |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | false | false |
| Warm light | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Kobo - Sage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 glead | 240 g |
| Waterproof | false | truelead |
| Page-turn buttons | false | truelead |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Kobo - Sage |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 128 GBlead | 32 GB |
| Battery life | 2 weeks | 8 weekslead |
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