| Name | Viwoods AiPaper Reader | Boox Palma 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $279 | $279.99 |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Viwoods, Amazon | Boox, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta 1300 | E Ink Carta 1200 |
| Display size (inch) | 6.13 | 6.13 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 824×1648 | 824×1648 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | No | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Page-turn, AI button | ✔ Page-turn/volume + extra button |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ❌ | ❌ ⓘ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ✔ 4G via SIM | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Any; download via App Store or APK | Any; download via Google Play Store |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 4000 MB | 6000 MB |
| CPU clock speed | ? GHz octa core | 2.0 GHz octa core |
| Other built in: | Microphone | Speakers, microphones, 16 MP cam, fingerprint sensor |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | Via USB adapter |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 2580 mAh | 3950 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | 'Water-repellent' |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.94×8.03×0.67 | 15.9×8.0×0.80 |
| Weight (gram): | 138 | 170 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.28×3.16×0.26 | 6.3×3.1×0.31 |
| Weight (oz): | 4.87 | 6.0 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | White/green | Black, white |
| Accessories in the box | Case | SDcard-eject tool (EU: comes with flip-fold case) |
| More information | ||
| Model number | SE08 | Palma 2 |
| User guide / manual | Not available | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Viwoods.com | Boox.com |
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