reMarkable 2
Score: 74/100
Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Fig
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 64GB is an 11-inch color E Ink tablet featuring a high-resolution B&W display, a premium no-charge pen, and up to eight weeks of reading battery life. Trade-offs include a higher price, lower color resolution, and thin bezels that may be accidentally touched. Best for users who need a large color e-paper canvas for annotation and cloud-synced note-taking.
The reMarkable Paper Pro is an 11.8-inch color Canvas E Ink tablet designed for note-taking with a high-precision stylus and adjustable front light. Its large size and weight, plus a limited app ecosystem, may deter users seeking portability. It excels for professionals needing a large, color-capable digital notebook.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
11.8 inchesbest | 11.01 inches | |
— | 1,344 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,400 g | 400 gbest |
5,030 mAhbest | — | |
229 ppi | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.7 mmbest | 5.4 mm |
2 GBbest | — | |
64 GBbest | 64 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Performance(1) | ||
Processor | 1.8 GHz | Custom chip |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 11.8 inches | 11.01 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 2160x1620 pixels | 1980x2640 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 229 ppi | 300 ppi |
Frontlight Type | adjustable | LED |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1400 g | 400 g |
Thickness (mm) | 4.7 mm | 5.4 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | dual-band | Wi‑Fi |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the Paper Pro's larger color Canvas screen, adjustable reading light and 12 ms latency as major upgrades that reduce eyestrain and deliver an unmatched paper-like experience. They commend the split-screen multitasking and high-resolution display for productivity, while noting the device's increased weight, higher price and limited software ecosystem as trade-offs.
Everyday users love the natural writing feel, long battery life and minimalist focus, often describing it as "like real paper" and ideal for journaling and PDF markup.
“"like real paper"”
“"Excellent paper-like texture and low latency (12 ms) for fluid writing"”
“glare-free display, notebook, and AI tools”
Professional reviewers hail the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft as the "Cadillac of Kindles," emphasizing its large 11-inch color e-paper, fluid pen experience, and upgraded size over the 2024 model. Tom's Guide and TechRadar both commend the lightweight, thin build and long battery life, while noting the premium price and thin-bezel smudging risk as the primary trade-offs.
Early consumer feedback is limited but positive; a BestBuy reviewer praised the glare-free display, built-in notebook, and AI tools, with no major complaints beyond the expert-noted smudging risk.
