reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kindle Scribe (2024): Which is Better For You?
Naila Syifa
Updated January 2025
If you're looking for a premium e-ink tablet that can handle reading, drawing, and note-taking, the Kindle Scribe and Remarkable Paper Pro are two top contenders. However, they differ in their specific features, design, and overall capabilities. To know which one is a better fit for you, let's evaluate the two across 4 key aspects!
Key Takeaways
Remarkable Paper Pro has a larger display, but Kindle Scribe has a sharper display with a higher 300 PPI. In terms of features, Remarkable Paper Pro offers more advanced organizational tools and the ability to use color, while Kindle Scribe has AI-powered summarization and seamless access to Kindle books.
reMarkable Paper Pro
The Ultimate Paper Tablet
✓ 11.8” Canvas Color Display
✓ Folders, Tags, Search
✓ Cloud Integrations
✓ Reading Light
Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024)
A Kindle and a Notebook
✓ 10.2” Glare-Fee Display
✓ In-Book Writing
✓ AI Summarization
✓ Premium Pen
Design & Display
Remarkable Paper Pro
Remarkable Paper Pro boasts a large 11.8-inch Color Canvas display, which is as spacious as it is vibrant, compared to the Kindle Scribe with a smaller 10.2-inch Paperwhite monochromatic display.
However, the Kindle Scribe's display has a higher 300 PPI density while Remarkable Paper Pro's display is limited to 229 PPI. That means a sharper text and more detailed image on the Kindle Scribe.
Kindle Scribe is also more travel-friendly with a compact and lightweight design, though the Remarkable Paper Pro is remarkably thinner despite its larger display and body.
Writing Pen
Kindle Scribe
The pens that come with both devices are specially designed to make writing and note-taking feel like using a real pen on paper. They can be snapped magnetically to the side of the devices for easy access and require no charging.
The pen that comes included with the Kindle Scribe is called the Premium Pen. It has a built-in eraser and a customizable shortcut button for quick access to frequently used functions.
Meanwhile, Remarkable Paper Pro offers two pen options at varying prices. The standard Marker is the base model, while the Marker Plus features a built-in eraser and a more premium textured finish.
Features
Remarkable Paper Pro
Both devices offer a range of templates and customizable note-taking options, along with handwriting conversion to convert your handwritten notes to shareable text, a companion app for accessing and managing notes across devices, and a front light to help with reading and writing in low-light conditions.
The front light on the Kindle Scribe can be set to auto-adjust based on ambient light conditions, while the Remarkable Paper Pro's front light requires manual brightness adjustment.
One thing that stands out from the Remarkable Paper Pro is the ability to add colors to your notes, thanks to the color display, which the Kindle Scribe doesn't support due to its hardware limitations. In the Remarkable Paper Pro, you can write and annotate using 9 colors.
Remarkable Paper Pro also has tagging features not found in the Kindle Scribe, which make it easier to organize and search your notes. It also supports integration with Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox, while the Kindle Scribe only syncs with the companion app.
Kindle Scribe
However, Kindle Scribe comes with two exclusive features not found in the Paper Pro. The first is AI summarization, which can automatically generate concise bullet points of your notes. The second feature is Active Canvas, which dynamically adjusts the book/document text when you annotate, making it easier to read and take notes directly on the content.
Kindle Scribe is also unbeatable for reading, giving you access to millions of books, newspapers, magazines, and comics via the Kindle Store. You can even listen to Audible audiobooks by connecting Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
Meanwhile, you can't read Kindle books on the Remarkable Paper Pro. You can only import your own documents, PDFs, and EPUB files to read on the device.
Both devices also have different storage capacities, with the Remarkable Paper Pro offering 64 GB of internal storage while the Kindle Scribe comes in 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB storage options.
Battery
Remarkable Paper Pro
Remarkable Paper Pro has a large 5030 mAh battery, which is estimated to last for up to 2 weeks with regular use or 90 days in standby mode.
Kindle Scribe is not transparent in disclosing its battery capacity, but it is estimated to last for up to 12 weeks if you use it for 30-minute reading every day or up to 3 weeks for 30-minute writing every day. That's still a longer estimated runtime than the Remarkable Paper Pro.
However, the Remarkable Paper Pro charges more quickly, achieving 90% in just 90 minutes. The Kindle Scribe fully charges in about 2.5 hours with a 9W USB-C power adapter.
reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kindle Scribe
Final Thoughts
Kindle Scribe
The Remarkable Paper Pro's color display and advanced organization tools may appeal to those who value creativity and productivity, while the Kindle Scribe's seamless integration with the Kindle ecosystem and AI-powered features could be more attractive to avid readers and casual note-takers.
Eventually, the choice between the Remarkable Paper Pro and the Kindle Scribe will come down to your specific needs and preferences. Do you prioritize a vibrant, color-rich writing experience or a more streamlined, reading-centric platform?
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Author
Naila Syifa
Content Manager at Synced. She crafts insightful content on the latest trends in technology, consumer electronics, and smart home gadgets.
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