The art of handwriting may be vanishing in an increasingly digital world in which we rely on laptops, smartphones, and tablets daily. This doesn't mean that you can't still enjoy the feel of pen and paper. Tablets designed for or including note-taking features can bring back some of the feel of handwriting. If you prefer to write rather than type, they are your best option for creative tasks as well as productivity.
Note-taking tablets provide more than just compatibility with a stylus. They can give you the option to annotate documents, create diagrams, autosave your work, sync it across platforms and devices, and collaborate with others, making them valuable tools for study and work.
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What is the best note-taking tablet you can buy right now?
After hands-on testing, the iPad Air is our pick for the overall best note-taking tablet. It is lightweight and compatible with the second-gen Apple Pencil, making it ideal for all of your writing needs.
Alternatively, the $450 Kindle Scribe is an ideal companion for anyone interested in writing their own book. It combines the feel of a traditional notepad with an intelligent stylus and to organize all of your documents in one central hub.
We've tested tablets across all the major brands, ranging from Apple to Amazon, to find options that suit students, professionals, and everyday users. Some of these models can replace a laptop, while others are ideal for jotting notes on the go. We evaluated all of these tablets on performance, battery life, display, and writing experience.
Read on to discover more of our favorite note-taking tablets.
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