| Name | Boox Palma 3 | PocketBook Q |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $319.99 | €199 |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Announced (Q4 2026) |
| Check price: | Boox, Amazon | Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta 1300 | E Ink Carta 1300 |
| Display size (inch) | 6.13 | 5.84 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 824×1648 | 788×1576 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes: SMARTlight |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Volume/page-turn, +1 programmable | ✔ Page-turn (2×) |
| Stylus input | ✔ (InkSense) | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ? | ? |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 16 | Linux 5.10.226 |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Any; download via Google Play Store | Bookstore, EPUB & PDF support |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ | ✔ Dropbox |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | 6000 MB | 1000 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 2.9 GHz octa core | 1.8 GHz quad core |
| Other built in: | Speakers, microphones, 16 MP cam, fingerprint sensor, light sensor | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ✔ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | Via USB adapter | Via USB adapter |
| Other ports? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 3950 mAh | 1550 mAh |
| (USB) charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | Yes - IPX4 |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.9×7.8×0.78 | 15.4×7.58×0.65 |
| Weight (gram): | 195 | 130 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.3×3.1×0.31 | 6.06×2.98×0.26 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.9 | 4.59 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | White | White |
| Accessories in the box | SDcard-eject tool | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | Palma 3 | PB5084 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | Not available |
| Official site link: | Boox.com | Not available |
| Brand origin | China | Switzerland (Europe) |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Boox, Amazon | Amazon |
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