Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g | 525 g |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.13 " | 11.8 " |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 229 ppi |
| Color screen | false | true |
Between the Palma 2 and Paper Pro, the Palma 2 comes out ahead in weight / storage, while the Paper Pro wins on screen size / color screen. Overall, the Palma 2 scores 83 and the Paper Pro scores 67.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Palma 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.5 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 weight, storage, resolution. The single most decisive one: Weight — 355.00 g less. 170 vs 525.
Pick the Paper Pro 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, color screen. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 92.50% more. 11.8 " vs 6.13 ".
Both ship with comparable waterproof, 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 reMarkable - Paper Pro?
Boox - Palma 2 leads the current Mars Score by 15.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, resolution, 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, resolution ppi.
Choose reMarkable - Paper Pro if…
reMarkable - Paper Pro has the measurable edge on screen size in, has color screen.
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 — 355.00 g less. 170 vs 525.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 128 GB vs 64 GB.
- ▲Resolution — 31.00% more. 300 ppi vs 229 ppi.
Why reMarkable - Paper Pro wins
- ▲Screen size — 92.50% more. 11.8 " vs 6.13 ".
- ▲Has Color screen.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.13 " | 11.8 "lead |
| Resolution | 300 ppilead | 229 ppi |
| Color screen | false | truelead |
| Warm light | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 glead | 525 g |
| Waterproof | false | false |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 128 GBlead | 64 GB |
| Battery life | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |