Onyx Boox Palma 3 vs Onyx Boox Note Air 4C

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Onyx Boox Palma 3 and Onyx Boox Note Air 4C are closely matched overall (within 3 points).
  • Key differences: screen size, where Onyx Boox Note Air 4C has 10.3 vs 6.13 in; only Onyx Boox Note Air 4C has colour screen; storage, where Onyx Boox Palma 3 has 128 GB vs 64 GB; resolution, where Onyx Boox Note Air 4C has 2480 × 1860 vs 1648 × 824 px; weight, where Onyx Boox Palma 3 is 235 g lighter.
Onyx Boox Palma 3 and Onyx Boox Note Air 4C are closely matched
Onyx Boox Palma 3 · 82 overall, #5 of 27
73
Onyx Boox Note Air 4C · 80 overall, #7 of 27
70
Key differences
  • Screen SizeOnyx Boox Note Air 4C 10.3 vs 6.13 in
  • Colour ScreenOnyx Boox Note Air 4C only
  • StorageOnyx Boox Palma 3 128 GB vs 64 GB
  • ResolutionOnyx Boox Note Air 4C 2480 × 1860 vs 1648 × 824 px
  • WeightOnyx Boox Palma 3 235 g lighter

Scores by Category

Boox Palma 3 wins 3 of 5 categories · Boox Note Air 4C wins 1

CategoryBoox Palma 3Boox Note Air 4CLead
Display
+29
Reading Features
+14
Storage & Battery
+8
Design & Build
+45
Connectivity & Software
Tie

Physical Comparison

185 g420 g
Boox Palma 3Boox Note Air 4C

Boox Note Air 4C is 235 g (127%) 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
Boox Note Air 4C
Screen Size
6.13 in
10.3 in68% more
Resolution
1648 × 824 px
2480 × 1860 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
Boox Note Air 4C
Waterproof (IPX8)
No
No
Physical Page Buttons
Yes
No
Stylus / Note-Taking
Yes
Yes
Audiobook Support
Yes
Yes
Native EPUB / Open Formats
Yes
Yes

Storage & Battery

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Boox Note Air 4C
Storage
128 GB100% more
64 GB
microSD Expansion
Yes
Yes
Battery Capacity
3,950 mAh7% more
3,700 mAh

Design & Build

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Boox Note Air 4C
Weight
185 g56% less
420 g
USB-C
Yes
Yes

Connectivity & Software

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Boox Note Air 4C
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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