The new reMarkable Paper Pro Move hit the shelves earlier this month, and it comes in with a much smaller form factor, akin to an iPad mini. This new smaller reMarkable paper tablet is also a lot cheaper, making for a rather interesting comparison between the two.
When I reviewed the full-sized reMarkable Paper Pro earlier this year, I also wrote up a comparison to the iPad Air, so I figured it’d be fitting to do the same here, since both products go after very similar niches.
This time around, I think the reMarkable Paper Pro Move fares better, for one big reason: price.
reMarkable Paper Pro Move comes in at $499 with the Marker Plus, compared to iPad mini which costs $499 without any Apple Pencil. Once you add in the Apple Pencil Pro, iPad mini is closer to $630.
So, if you’re looking for a small tablet for note-taking – is iPad mini or reMarkable Paper Pro Move the better option?
iPad mini advantages
iPad mini is actually a bit larger than the reMarkable Paper Pro Move, packing an 8.3-inch display, versus 7.3-inch on the reMarkable. If you want the largest surface area for note-taking or drawing while still being decently small, the iPad mini wins out a bit there.
There’s also the simple advantage of iPadOS. You can browse Safari on an iPad, play games, and even multitask. An iPad will always do a lot more. It even has all of the great new windowing features of iPadOS 26.
reMarkable advantages
With the reMarkable Paper Pro Move, the main thing you’re buying is distinction. It offers a distraction-free experience, separate from the rest of your Apple ecosystem. No notifications, no apps, no texts to distract you. This can be particularly useful if you’re taking notes in class or something, where you’d like to remain focused.
Plus, I think there’s something to be said about having different tasks on different devices. At least personally, I find it very useful, rather than using one device for everything. It makes it a lot easier to not get distracted.
Lastly, the reMarkable Paper Pro Move is obviously built for note-taking. It has a nice matte display that feels just like paper. The battery also lasts 2 weeks, so you don’t have to worry about charging it all the time.
Spec comparison
If you want to see all of the differences between the two devices, here they are.
iPad mini reMarkable Paper Pro Move Display – 8.3-inch LCD display
– Glossy glass
– 2266 x 1488 at 326 ppi – 7.3-inch Color e-ink display
– Paper-feeling textured glass
– 1696 × 954 at 264 ppi Hardware – 6.3mm thin
– Anodized aluminum coating
– Weighs 293g – 6.5mm thin
– Textured aluminum edges
– Weighs 230g Stylus – Magnetically charges from device
– Supports tilt/pressure sensitivity
– Low latency (number unspecified)
– Matte plastic build
– Squeeze features, double tap gestures – Magnetically charges from device
– Supports tilt/pressure sensitivity
– Ultra-low latency (12ms)
– Premium textured aluminum build
– Built in eraser on the bottom Battery life – Up to 10 hours of web browsing
– Recharges to 100% in 2-3 hrs – Up to 14 days of typical usage
– Fast charges to 90% in 45 mins Price – $499 ($489 on sale) for iPad mini
– $129 ($99 on sale) for Pencil Pro – $499 bundled with Marker Plus
Wrap up
All in all, the reMarkable Paper Pro Move is quite a compelling offering. If you’re after an ultra portable note-taking experience, it’s a great device at a solid price point. Just know you won’t be able to do as much as you can on an iPad, though you likely knew that prior to clicking on this article.
reMarkable Paper Pro Move is a bit smaller, but that also comes with added portability. That could come in handy if you’re throwing it into a purse or handbag, or otherwise care a lot about the footprint of the device.
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