Remarkable 2

Gorgeous, slim design ; Incredible writing experience ; Handwriting to text conversion

Limited functionality ; Screen is not front lit ; Expensive with accessories

When it comes to the best writing and sketching experience you can get on an E Ink screen, there’s none better than the reMarkable 2. It’s also arguably the best-looking tablet I’ve tested. Without frontlighting, though, you can only use it during the...

Nothing digital feels better for handwriting Versatile modes for musicians Elegant and thin design Will save space vs lots of physical notebooks

No backlight means you can't use it in bed at night It's expensive

Sometimes a gadget comes along that's so niche and limited in its purpose that for most people it'd be a needless expense. But for those who want to reduce their impact on the planet but love handwriting notes, plans and journals, the ReMarkable 2 is...

Best-in-class, paper-like experience ; Beautiful, impossibly thin design ; Great blend of smarts go beyond a simple e-reader

Marker stylus not included ; No backlight ; Battery life could be better

Premium design meets a polished, smart but stripped back digital notetaking experience – the best E Ink notepad and paper alternative you can buy right now

Thin, light and stylish ; Excellent pen input ; Powerful companion app ; Continued software updates

Pen not included ; Subscription unlocks all features ; Very occasional software gripes ; No backlight

The ReMarkable 2 has, over time, lived up to its name. It features meticulously designed hardware – attention to detail that extends to the accessories, and it’s a simple, easy-to-use, connected notepad that’s improved with age thanks to software...

But in the end, comparing this device to its far more expensive Apple brethren is a little like, well, apples and oranges. The ReMarkable 2 is the little e-ink tablet that would, from a small Norwegian company with big ambitions. The pandemic may have...

Put another way, the reMarkable 2 manages to get a lot right, even if the most meaningful differences right now are cosmetic. And to someone like me who’s been trying to jump-start a long lost passion for writing by hand, the experience is largely...

Enjoyable writing experience Excellent display Extremely thin

Expensive Limited capabilities No backlight

As a piece of hardware, the reMarkable 2 is a fantastic improvement over the original. The improvements to the pen and overall writing experience combined with the already excellent E Ink panel make writing with the reMarkable 2 the best digital...

For many years I have relied on notebooks in my every day life to jot down editing notes, lay out an outline for a video or article, make to-do lists, and much more. I’ve always had a paper notebook handy at my desk and the thought of swapping that out...

Thin and sleek design ; Great typing and writing experience ; Great battery life with the convenience of USB-C

Slightly higher price ; No backlight

The reMarkable 2 is your partner for a focused workspace in a digital world. You can use it to read ebooks, write notes, annotate PDFs, draw, and even edit your Microsoft PowerPoint and Word documents. It has a textured surface and comes with a stylus...