Onyx Boox Palma 3 vs Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

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 Signature Edition overall by 8 points (74 vs 66 out of 100).
  • Key differences: only Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition has colour screen; only Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition has waterproof (IPX8); storage, where Onyx Boox Palma 3 has 128 GB vs 32 GB; resolution, where Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition has 1680 × 1264 vs 1648 × 824 px; only Onyx Boox Palma 3 has stylus / note-taking.
  • Best value: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (from $280) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Onyx Boox Palma 3 leads overall
Onyx Boox Palma 3 · 82 overall, #5 of 27
74
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition · 75 overall, #11 of 27
66
Key differences
  • Colour ScreenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition only
  • WaterproofAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition only
  • StorageOnyx Boox Palma 3 128 GB vs 32 GB
  • ResolutionAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 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 Signature Edition wins 1

CategoryBoox Palma 3Kindle Colorsoft Signature EditionLead
Display
+22
Reading Features
+26
Storage & Battery
+29
Design & Build
+20
Connectivity & Software
Tie

Physical Comparison

185 g219 g
Boox Palma 3Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is 34 g (18%) heavier than Boox Palma 3.

Value for Money

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

Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
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 Signature Edition
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 Signature Edition
Storage
128 GB300% more
32 GB
microSD Expansion
Yes
No
Battery Capacity
3,950 mAh71% more
2,310 mAh

Design & Build

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
Weight
185 g16% less
219 g
USB-C
Yes
Yes

Connectivity & Software

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
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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