Onyx Boox Palma 3 vs Onyx Boox Palma 2

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Onyx Boox Palma 3 and Onyx Boox Palma 2 are closely matched overall (within 3 points).
  • Key differences: only Onyx Boox Palma 3 has stylus / note-taking.
  • Best value: Onyx Boox Palma 2 (from $250) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Onyx Boox Palma 3 and Onyx Boox Palma 2 are closely matched
Onyx Boox Palma 3 · 82 overall, #5 of 27
73
Onyx Boox Palma 2 · 79 overall, #8 of 27
70
Key differences
  • Stylus / Note-TakingOnyx Boox Palma 3 only

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 5 categories

CategoryBoox Palma 3Boox Palma 2Lead
Display
Tie
Reading Features
+19
Storage & Battery
Tie
Design & Build
+10
Connectivity & Software
Tie

Physical Comparison

185 g170 g
Boox Palma 3Boox Palma 2

Boox Palma 3 is 15 g (9%) heavier than Boox Palma 2.

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Boox Palma 2
Screen Size
6.13 in
6.13 in
Resolution
1648 × 824 px
824 × 1648 px
Pixel Density
300 PPI
300 PPI
Colour Screen
No
No
Front Light
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Warm Light
Yes
Yes

Reading Features

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Boox Palma 2
Waterproof (IPX8)
No
No
Physical Page Buttons
Yes
Yes
Stylus / Note-Taking
Yes
No
Audiobook Support
Yes
Yes
Native EPUB / Open Formats
Yes
Yes

Storage & Battery

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Boox Palma 2
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
microSD Expansion
Yes
Yes
Battery Capacity
3,950 mAh
3,950 mAh

Design & Build

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Boox Palma 2
Weight
185 g
170 g8% less
USB-C
Yes
Yes

Connectivity & Software

Feature
Boox Palma 3
Boox Palma 2
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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