Between the Palma 2 and Kindle (2024), the Palma 2 comes out ahead in storage and screen size, while the Kindle (2024) wins on weight. Overall, the Palma 2 scores 79.8 and the Kindle (2024) scores 58.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Palma 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.6 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 the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, screen size.
Pick the Kindle (2024) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable resolution, waterproof, 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 — 700.00% more. 128 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 2.17% more. 6.13 " vs 6 ".
Why Amazon - Kindle (2024) wins
- ▲Weight — 12.00 g less. 158 vs 170.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Amazon - Kindle (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.13 "lead | 6 " |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | false | false |
| Warm light | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Amazon - Kindle (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g | 158 glead |
| Waterproof | false | false |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Boox - Palma 2 | Amazon - Kindle (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 128 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Battery life | 2 weeks | 6 weekslead |
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