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Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — 2021
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

2021

88
/ 100
From $139
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) wins by 4
Boox Palma 2 — 2024
Boox

Boox Palma 2

2024

84
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) lands at 88 and Boox Palma 2 at 84. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Boox Palma 2 if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) leads on display (88 vs 84).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) more score per dollar ($139 vs $279).

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) 88
vs
84 Boox Palma 2

Score breakdown

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
88
display 88
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Boox Palma 2
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) versus Boox Palma 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) Boox Palma 2
Release year
2021
2024

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

Boox Palma 2

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

FAQ: Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) vs Boox Palma 2

Which is better, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) or Boox Palma 2? +

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) worth the price? +

At $139, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.

Is Boox Palma 2 worth the price? +

At $279, Boox Palma 2 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) or Boox Palma 2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for display, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) or Boox Palma 2? +

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — leads on display (88 vs 84). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) or Boox Palma 2? +

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — more score per dollar ($139 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.