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ReMarkable recently announced its new digital paper tablet for note-taking and sketching, called the Paper Pure. It comes to market at the same $399 starting price as one of its biggest competitors, Amazon's Kindle Scribe. If you've had your eye on either tablet and are confused about which one is better, I don't blame you.
The Kindle Scribe from 2024 is not the newest model -- but it's the version I recommend and one of Amazon's top-rated tablets for its price point and functionality. (For what it's worth, Amazon also just announced a Kindle Scribe model without frontlights that will sell for cheaper. I'll update any of my verdicts when that's properly reviewed.)
Also: I've tested several ReMarkable tablets, but its new cheap E Ink tablet had me fooled
There's evidence to suggest these two devices' designs are influenced by one another. After the success of ReMarkable's Paper Pro, Amazon took a page from ReMarkable's pro-minded features that emphasize distraction-free work. In turn, the Paper Pure seems to have taken a few design cues from Amazon: the left-aligned grip, the crisp, white display, and a more accessible price.
Both tablets have crisp, black-and-white displays, robust document-sharing capabilities, and, most importantly, excellent pen-to-"paper" writing experiences. But despite all this, they're very different devices. Let's break down what each one excels at and where they fall short.
Specifications
Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) ReMarkable Paper Pure Display 10.2-inch Paperwhite display, 300 ppi, with backlight 10.3-inch Canvas display, 226 ppi, no backlight Weight 0.95 pounds 0.79 pounds Processor 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT8113 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 Storage/Memory 16GB, 32GB, 64GB / 1GB 32GB / 2GB Battery Up to 12 weeks for reading, 3 weeks for writing (3,000 mAh) Up to 3 weeks (3,820 mAh) Subscription Kindle Unlimited: $11.99/month (optional) or select eBooks through Amazon Prime
ReMarkable Connect: $3.99/month (optional)
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