Onyx Boox · Updated July 2026
Onyx Boox Palma 2: price, specs & release date
Onyx Boox Palma 2, released 2024-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: shop.boox.com verified STALE · 2026-06-15 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Onyx Boox Palma 2 is listed at $269.99 on shop.boox.com as of 2026-07-25, #12 cheapest of 17 e readers (median $239.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 95/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 19 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Most compact, pocket-friendly form factor with unique 2:1 aspect ratio; Excellent battery life (roughly 6-7 weeks at an hour a day).
- Skip if New Snapdragon 690 chip brings no real-world performance gain is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$269.99Is the Onyx Boox Palma 2 a good buy?
At $270, the Onyx Boox Palma 2 is #10 cheapest of the 16 e readers we track, where the median is $235. On the spec sheet, its ppi bw of 300 is the highest of the 19, its storage of 128 GB is the highest of the 19, and its release of 2024 is the highest of the 17. By release date, it is among the newer of the 17 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Onyx Boox Palma 2
Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) published a hands-on review of the exact monochrome Boox Palma 2, based on a roughly six-week daily-use test. It praises the uniquely compact form factor and battery life but calls the generational upgrades (new chip, fingerprint scanner) superfluous and the price hard to justify.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2025-04-02
Tested by TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Most compact, pocket-friendly form factor with unique 2:1 aspect ratio
- Excellent battery life (roughly 6-7 weeks at an hour a day)
- Cleaner, more modern refreshed user interface
Commonly flagged
- New Snapdragon 690 chip brings no real-world performance gain
- Fingerprint scanner is fiddly and superfluous
- Still uses older E Ink Carta 1200 screen; no writing/stylus support
- Expensive with a cheap-feeling plastic body
Where reviewers disagree Single-source only, so no cross-source disagreement can be assessed. TechRadar's own internal tension: it scores the device 4/5 overall and admits it 'can't help but like' it despite calling nearly every generational upgrade superfluous and the price hard to justify.
The sources (1)
the Palma 2 is just as appealing as the original model for being the most compact ereader yet
the new processor hasn't enhanced performance, and the added fingerprint scanner doesn't benefit the device
It also sticks to the older E Ink Carta 1200 screen, and the lack of writing capabilities is a missed opportunity
Specifications
| Price (US) | $269.99 — current on record (was $249.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Onyx Boox |
| Released | 2024-10 |
| Screen (in) | 6.13 |
| Ppi bw | 300 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 |
| Color display | No |
| Warm light | Yes |
| Waterproof | No |
| Page turn buttons | Yes |
| Battery weeks | — |
| Stylus included | No |
Source: shop.boox.com (read 2026-06-15) STALE · 2026-06-15 · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org (read 2026-06-15). 6.13" (824×1648, 300 ppi), 128 GB, 6 GB RAM, dual-tone front light, volume buttons as page-turn, water-repellent design (not IPX rated), fingerprint sensor, 16 MP camera, Android 13, $249.99 from BOOX shop. Release October 2024 from Wikipedia. Battery 3950 mAh; weeks not stated.
Is the Onyx Boox Palma 2 worth it vs cheaper e readers?
Onyx Boox Palma 2 against its closest cheaper and pricier e readers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Screen (in) | Ppi bw | Storage (GB) | Color display | Warm light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx Boox Palma 2 this | $269.99 | 6.13 | 300 | 128 | No | Yes |
| Kobo Sage | $259.99 | 8 | 300 | 32 | No | Yes |
| Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (2024) | $279.99 | 7 | 300 | 32 | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Onyx Boox Palma 2?
Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) published a hands-on review of the exact monochrome Boox Palma 2, based on a roughly six-week daily-use test. It praises the uniquely compact form factor and battery life but calls the generational upgrades (new chip, fingerprint scanner) superfluous and the price hard to justify. Praised: Most compact, pocket-friendly form factor with unique 2:1 aspect ratio; Excellent battery life (roughly 6-7 weeks at an hour a day); Cleaner, more modern refreshed user interface. Flagged: New Snapdragon 690 chip brings no real-world performance gain; Fingerprint scanner is fiddly and superfluous; Still uses older E Ink Carta 1200 screen; no writing/stylus support; Expensive with a cheap-feeling plastic body. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Onyx Boox Palma 2 cost?
The Onyx Boox Palma 2 has a US price of $269.99, as of 2026-07-25.
How does the Onyx Boox Palma 2 compare on price?
At $270, the Onyx Boox Palma 2 is #10 cheapest of the 16 e readers we track, where the median is $235.
Has the Onyx Boox Palma 2's price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-27 the Onyx Boox Palma 2 has risen 8%, from $249.99 to $269.99; the lowest we have recorded is $249.99 (2026-06-27).
What is the lowest price the Onyx Boox Palma 2 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Onyx Boox Palma 2 is $249.99 on 2026-06-27.
Is now a good time to buy the Onyx Boox Palma 2?
The Onyx Boox Palma 2 is currently $269.99; the lowest we have recorded is $249.99 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Onyx Boox Palma 2 released?
The Onyx Boox Palma 2 was released 2024-10.
What are the Onyx Boox Palma 2's key specs?
Onyx Boox Palma 2 (Onyx Boox): screen in 6.13, ppi bw 300, storage gb 128, color display No, warm light Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $269.99 at shop.boox.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Step up
- Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (2024) $279.99
- Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) $399.99
- Kobo Elipsa 2E $399.99
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