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Onyx Boox · Updated July 2026

Boox Palma: price, specs & release date

Boox Palma, released 2023-07. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: shop.boox.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

GoldDeskmark84/100#3 of 19 in class

The Boox Palma is listed at $199.99 on shop.boox.com as of 2026-07-25, #7 cheapest of 17 e readers (median $239.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 84/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 19 in class.

Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest e readers: Kindle (2024) — $109.99

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Price history

$199.99
2026-06-27↓29% on record2026-07-25

Is the Boox Palma a good buy?

At $200, the Boox Palma is #13 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 screen of 6.13 in is below the median of the 19.

Specifications

Price (US)$199.99 — current on record (was $279.99)
BrandOnyx Boox
Released2023-07
Screen (in)6.13
Ppi bw300
Storage (GB)128
Color displayNo
Warm lightYes
WaterproofNo
Page turn buttonsYes
Battery weeks—
Stylus includedNo

Source: shop.boox.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org. 6.13" (824×1648, 300 ppi), 128 GB, 6 GB RAM, dual-tone front light, volume buttons as page-turn, water-repellent (not waterproof), Android 11. Release Sep/Jul 2023 from Wikipedia. Battery 3950 mAh; weeks not stated. Price corrected to $279.99 retail MSRP (orderable at $249.99 with free case at launch) per GoodEReader and Notebookcheck; the prior $199.99 figure was unconfirmed and incorrect.

Is the Boox Palma worth it vs cheaper e readers?

Boox Palma against its closest cheaper and pricier e readers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked

ProductPriceScreen (in)Ppi bwStorage (GB)Color displayWarm light
Boox Palma this$199.996.13300128NoYes
Kobo Libra 2$179.99730032NoYes
Kobo Libra Colour$219.99730032YesYes

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Boox Palma cost?

The Boox Palma has a US price of $199.99, as of 2026-07-25.

How does the Boox Palma compare on price?

At $200, the Boox Palma is #13 cheapest of the 16 e readers we track, where the median is $235.

Has the Boox Palma's price dropped?

Yes — since 2026-06-27 the Boox Palma has fallen 28.6%, from $279.99 to $199.99.

What is the lowest price the Boox Palma has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Boox Palma is $199.99 on 2026-07-25 — which is its current price.

Is now a good time to buy the Boox Palma?

At $199.99, the Boox Palma is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-06-27.

When was the Boox Palma released?

The Boox Palma was released 2023-07.

What are the Boox Palma's key specs?

Boox Palma (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: $199.99 at shop.boox.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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