Onyx Boox Palma 3 vs Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Onyx Boox Palma 3 leads Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026) overall by 14 points (75 vs 61 out of 100).
  • Key differences: only Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026) has colour screen; only Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026) has waterproof (IPX8); storage, where Onyx Boox Palma 3 has 128 GB vs 16 GB; resolution, where Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026) has 1680 × 1264 vs 1648 × 824 px; only Onyx Boox Palma 3 has stylus / note-taking.
Onyx Boox Palma 3 leads overall
Onyx Boox Palma 3 · 82 overall, #5 of 27
75
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026) · 68 overall, #17 of 27
61
Key differences
  • Colour ScreenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026) only
  • WaterproofAmazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026) only
  • StorageOnyx Boox Palma 3 128 GB vs 16 GB
  • ResolutionAmazon Kindle Colorsoft (2026) 1680 × 1264 vs 1648 × 824 px
  • Stylus / Note-TakingOnyx Boox Palma 3 only

Scores by Category

Boox Palma 3 wins 3 of 5 categories · Kindle Colorsoft (2026) wins 1

CategoryBoox Palma 3Kindle Colorsoft (2026)Lead
Display
+22
Reading Features
+26
Storage & Battery
+65
Design & Build
+12
Connectivity & Software
Tie

Physical Comparison

185 g204 g
Boox Palma 3Kindle Colorsoft (2026)

Kindle Colorsoft (2026) is 19 g (10%) heavier than Boox Palma 3.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Screen Size
6.13 in
7 in14% more
Resolution
1648 × 824 px
1680 × 1264 px
Pixel Density
300 PPI
300 PPI
Colour Screen
No
Yes
Front Light
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Warm Light
Yes
Yes

Reading Features

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Waterproof (IPX8)
No
Yes
Physical Page Buttons
Yes
No
Stylus / Note-Taking
Yes
No
Audiobook Support
Yes
Yes
Native EPUB / Open Formats
Yes
No

Storage & Battery

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Storage
128 GB700% more
16 GB
microSD Expansion
Yes
No
Battery Capacity
3,950 mAh
N/A

Design & Build

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Weight
185 g9% less
204 g
USB-C
Yes
Yes

Connectivity & Software

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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