The Viwoods has recently released their new device, the Aipaper Reader. But how does it compare to the Palma 2 Pro?
Both look and feel just like a smartphone, giving you that easy portability with a screen that won’t hurt your eyes.
But here’s the thing: they have completely different jobs. The AiPaper is focused on pure reading with a smart AI helper, while the Palma 2 Pro is built for doing everything and showing things in color.
Choosing between them is simple. You have to decide if you care more about future-proof software and the clearest black-and-white text, or if you need the strong hardware and the ability to take notes.
Key Difference 1: AI Smarts vs. Color and Pen
The most immediate difference is what each device is made to do when you open it up.
Viwoods AiPaper Reader is designed for distraction-free reading, but with next-level intelligence built in. The core feature is its advanced AI, using models like the newest ChatGPT.
You can highlight text and instantly ask the AI to summarize it, translate it into one of 11 languages, or look up a tough concept without leaving your page.
This is perfect for a student or professional who needs instant reference and deeper understanding.
It uses the latest E Ink Carta 1300 technology, and while it’s only black and white, this display gives you the absolute best contrast and crispness for text at 300 PPI. And that’s why it matters for pure reading.
But here’s the limitation: the AiPaper is strictly a reader. It doesn’t have pen support, so no note-taking at all.
The Palma 2 Pro is the opposite. It’s a powerful little tablet pretending to be a reader. It uses the E Ink Kaleido 3 color screen, so it can show 4,096 colors. This makes it essential if you read documents, charts, or comics that rely on color.
The Palma 2 Pro also supports a stylus, and you can use the InkSense Plus Stylus with it. This means you can hand-write notes, mark up PDFs, and sketch right on the screen, adding a layer of function the AiPaper just doesn’t have. Since it runs a full version of Android 15, it’s designed to handle a lot of different tasks at once.
Key Difference 2: Longevity vs. Power
When you look inside at the system and power, one device wins for how long it will stay updated, and the other wins for internal muscle.
The AiPaper has the edge in software longevity. It’s one of the first E-Readers to launch with Android 16. This is a massive advantage because manufacturers estimate that this OS version will keep third-party reading apps (like Kindle or Kobo) working well for a few more years.
The Palma 2 Pro runs on Android 15, which is already a version behind the AiPaper, and that might make it obsolete for newer apps sooner.
But the Palma 2 Pro has the edge in hardware power and storage. If you plan to run complex apps, the Palma 2 Pro has 8 GB of RAM, which is double the AiPaper Reader’s 4 GB. This high capacity is much better for heavy multitasking.
Crucially, the Palma 2 Pro includes a MicroSD card slot, letting you expand your storage almost without limits. The AiPaper is limited to its internal 128 GB. Also, the Palma 2 Pro supports 5G data-only SIMs, which is faster than the AiPaper Reader’s 4G support.
Key Difference 3: Portability and Battery
The Viwoods is noticeably thinner and lighter, but that slim profile comes with a trade-off in battery size.
The AiPaper Reader is the cheaper choice at $279, compared to the Palma 2 Pro, which starts around $399. At only 6.7 mm thick and 138 grams, the AiPaper is much thinner and more comfortable to carry in a pocket.
The Palma 2 Pro is thicker at 8.8 mm and heavier at 175 grams. However, the Palma 2 Pro offers a much larger battery at 3950 mAh for extended use, while the AiPaper has a smaller 2580 mAh battery.
Final Verdict: Choosing the right device
Both devices are clearly made for different people.
You should choose the Viwoods AiPaper Reader if you are a focused reader or a student. Your main goal is reading without distraction, and you care about the best black-and-white display possible.
The combination of the optimal Carta 1300 screen, the instant AI tools for research, and the longevity of Android 16 makes it the best long-term choice for pure reading. It’s also your pick if the low price and super-slim design are most important.
You should choose the Boox Palma 2 Pro if you are a power user or a creative academic. You need maximum flexibility in a small size. The Palma 2 Pro is necessary if you need color E-Ink, have to hand-write notes or annotate documents, or if you require the superior multitasking provided by 8 GB of RAM and the potentially limitless storage from the MicroSD card slot. You’ll have to accept a higher price and a slightly bulkier design for all that versatility.
