Boox Palma 2 review

The Palma 2 puts an E Ink screen in the shape of a phone. Its 6.13-inch Carta 1200 display runs at 300 PPI, and the device weighs about 170 grams, so it slides into a jacket pocket where a Kindle or Kobo would not. It runs Android 13 with Google Play, which means you can install your own reading apps, and Boox adds four refresh modes, from HD for deep reading to Ultrafast for scrolling. Hardware includes an octa-core CPU, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage with a microSD slot, a 3950 mAh battery, a fingerprint sensor, two microphones, a speaker and a 16MP camera for scanning documents. A light sensor adjusts brightness, and you can set color temperature manually. The tall, narrow screen fits less text per page than a 7-inch reader, there is no stylus support, and Boox rates it water-repellent rather than waterproof. At US$249.99, it is a niche pick for pocket reading.

Who it is for

Readers who want an E Ink device that fits in a pocket like a phone.

Price

US$249.99 at the Boox shop when checked.

Palma 2 Palma US$249.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 6.13-inch E Ink Carta 1200 screen at 300 PPI in a phone-shaped body
• Android 13 with the Google Play Store built in
• 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a microSD card slot
• BOOX Super Refresh with four refresh modes
• Fingerprint recognition, a 16MP rear camera and a 3950 mAh battery

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Fits a pocket at about 170 g
• Strength: Most storage on this list
• Strength: Light sensor adjusts brightness automatically
• Weakness: Narrow screen shows less text per page
• Weakness: Water-repellent, not waterproof
• Weakness: No stylus support

Key facts

• Display: 6.13 in E Ink Carta 1200, 300 PPI
• Storage: 6GB RAM + 128GB, microSD
• Battery: 3950 mAh
• Water: Water-repellent
• Weight: Approx. 170 g

Where it ranks

Boox Palma 2 is No. 10 in our Best E Readers verdict.