I thought the Boox Palma 2 would edge out my Kindle… 6 months later, here’s what actually happened
The Fussy Reader
Expert Pick #04
BOOX Palma 2.
A phone-sized 6.13-inch e-ink device running full Android, giving you access to any reading app you want. Perfect for commuters and travelers who want to read without smartphone distractions.
The Verdict.
9.4/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“The Palma 2 solves a problem that didn't exist before it existed — the problem of wanting to read on your commute without picking up your phone and falling down a rabbit hole of notifications and news feeds. It's not the best pure reading device (the Paperwhite has better software, the Libra has more screen real estate), but nothing else offers this combination of pocket-size portability and app flexibility. If you spend significant time commuting or traveling, this device pays for itself in reclaimed focus and reading time.”
The Gavler Verdict
Where to Buy.
Prices checked regularly
Best price$300
90-day price history
Price History
Steady at $300 for the entire 90-day tracking window — no increases, no discounts, across 84 tracked days.
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Precision Engineering
Pocket-Sized Form Factor
6.13-inch display fits in a jeans pocket, weighs under 200g. The portable library that doesn't feel like you're carrying a device.
Full Android 13
Run Kindle, Kobo, Libby, Pocket, or any reading app. Complete freedom from vendor lock-in with full app ecosystem access.
Week-Long Battery
E-ink efficiency delivers approximately 7 days of battery life between charges with typical daily reading.
Technical Specifications
Screen Size6.13 inches
Resolution300 ppi, E Ink Carta 1200
RAM6 GB
Storage128 GB
OSAndroid 13
The Scoreboard
Expert Consensus92%
Community Rating90%
Experts praise the unique form factor and Android flexibility. Community loves it for travel and commuting. Some note the small screen takes adjustment from larger e-readers.
Cast Your Vote
Do you think BOOX Palma 2 deserves the #4 spot in Best E-Readers?
Global Critique
“The perfect commute companion. Pocketable without sacrificing readability. Finally, an e-reader that fits your life.”
The Verge
“Android on e-ink is genius. Use any reading app you want. No more vendor lock-in.”
Engadget
“Small screen takes adjustment, but once you get it, you'll never leave home without it.”
TechRadar
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