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At night in bed, the Kindle has failed me surprisingly often – not because of the text, but because of the handling. Lying on my side, holding it with one hand, turning pages, adjusting the light: at some point it gets fiddly, and \u201cjust for a second\u201d you reach for your smartphone again after all. This is exactly where the Boox Palma 2 Pro comes in: it reads like a phone, but it is E Ink.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Boox Palma 2 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader with a 6.13-inch E Ink color display (Kaleido 3) and Android 15 including the Google Play Store. In concrete terms, that means you can not only read books, but also install Kindle, Kobo or Pocket apps – and even use the device on the go via cellular data (dual SIM for data).<\/p>\n On the hardware side, this is unusually powerful for E Ink: octa-core, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage (expandable), plus a camera (document scanning is an obvious use case) and optional stylus support.<\/p>\n In everyday testing, it was less \u201cAndroid\u201d that convinced me than the simple fact that the Palma lies in the hand and feels like a smartphone – just without the smartphone side effects. When you are lying on your side, it stays stable in one hand, your thumb turns the pages, and the front light can be turned down far enough that it does not brighten the whole room. That exact comfort is the difference between \u201cone more chapter\u201d and \u201cfine, then just a quick look at Instagram\u201d.<\/p>\n That may sound small, but it is a real lever: since the Palma 2 Pro has been here, I have noticeably read more e-books – because getting started in the evening no longer begins with friction.<\/p>\n One point that has a stronger effect in everyday life than any specs list: the Palma 2 Pro works well as a \u201cdigital buffer\u201d for reducing bad screen time. My setup: when I am out and about, if possible, I carry only an old dumb phone for important calls – and the Palma instead of a smartphone. The result: reading without an app pull and without a constant barrage of push notifications.<\/p>\n Self-discipline matters here, because Android is still Android. But on E Ink, many typical doomscrolling mechanics lose their appeal: bright colors, endless video, pointless scrolling – all of that simply feels unattractive on E Ink. As a result, the Palma becomes more of a \u201cdeliberate device\u201d: you pick it up for content, not for distraction. (And yes: turning off notifications helps enormously.)<\/p>\n \n”<\/span><\/p>\n This is exactly where the Boox Palma 2 Pro comes in: it reads like a phone, but it is E Ink.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n Kaleido 3 is E Ink color over a black-and-white panel. Text is very sharp in black and white, while colors are visibly grainier and more \u201cnewspaper\u201d than \u201ctablet\u201d – good for covers, highlights, diagrams; less so for perfectly colorful comics. On top of that, the faster you scroll (web, feeds), the more refresh modes and ghosting come into play.<\/p>\n The second big advantage becomes clear outdoors: the Palma 2 Pro disappears into a jacket pocket like a 6-inch phone. That is the crucial difference compared with many classic e-readers: you do not take it along \u201cextra\u201d; it is simply with you. One chapter on the subway, two pages in the waiting room, ten minutes during a coffee break – the small windows of time add up.<\/p>\n Kindle (basic) and Paperwhite<\/strong> are e-readers in the classic sense: limited, but consistently optimized for reading. The current Paperwhite uses a 7-inch display and offers very long battery life, along with the typical \u201cset it up and forget it\u201d simplicity of the Amazon ecosystem.<\/p>\n The Palma 2 Pro<\/strong> is more of an E Ink mini device with a reader focus: more flexible, but also more \u201ccomputer-like.\u201d You gain:<\/p>\n You pay for that with:<\/p>\n If you<\/strong> want to read one-handed in the evening, often reach for your phone and want to break exactly that reflex: Palma 2 Pro. The \u201cread more\u201d effect comes less from features and more from reduced friction.<\/p>\n If you<\/strong> want maximum simplicity, rarely switch between apps\/ecosystems and are looking for a device that runs for weeks without needing any thought: Kindle Paperwhite (or the basic Kindle, if you want something more compact and cheaper).<\/p>\n More on this topic:<\/strong> All articles on sustainability & tech<\/p>\n For avid readers who want to read one-handed while traveling or in bed without reaching for their smartphone. Its smartphone form factor with an E Ink display makes it ideal for commuters and business travelers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n The Palma 2 Pro runs Android 15 and therefore supports any apps, such as Pocket, Instapaper or the Kindle Store itself. It is also significantly more compact and has a color display.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n Yes, if color display matters – for example for diagrams, comics or magazines. For pure text readers, the basic version is enough.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n The Boox Palma 2 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader with a 6.13-inch E Ink color display (Kaleido 3) and Android 15, including the Google Play Store. In practical terms, that means you can not only read books, but also install Kindle, Kobo, or Pocket apps – and even use the device on the go via cellular connectivity (dual SIM for data).<\/p>\n<\/details>\nThe key points at a glance<\/h2>\n
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What is the Palma 2 Pro – and what makes it different?<\/h2>\n
Bedtime stories with the e-reader<\/h2>\n
Less screen time, less doomscrolling: Palma + dumb phone<\/h2>\n
Quick explanation: Kaleido 3, refresh modes and the real color promise<\/h2>\n
My new everyday companion<\/h2>\n
Palma 2 Pro vs. Kindle<\/h2>\n
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Things people quickly overlook<\/h2>\n
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Who is it worth it for – and who is it not for?<\/h2>\n
Read more on cloudmagazin.com<\/h3>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
Who is the Palma 2 Pro especially suitable for?<\/summary>\n
What distinguishes the Palma 2 Pro from the Kindle?<\/summary>\n
Is it worth the extra cost compared with the standard Palma?<\/summary>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What is the Palma 2 Pro – what makes it different?<\/strong><\/summary>\n