Kindle Scribe vs reMarkable 2: Review

reMarkable 2 and Kindle Scribe compared. After 30 days, we explore what makes these two e-ink paper tablets different and what they offer as a package for new buyers of the e-ink tablet.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - Hardware
02:10 - Software
03:40 - Using Daily
05:02 - Which is Best?

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[HanLeeBox]

The recent Kindle Scribe updates finally had multiple pen types and it works great.

[davemeadows]

I've owned both and for me prefer the Kindle Scribe. I use for note taking/reading 50/50% and the lack of being able to read on the Remarkable is a deal breaker for me. Maybe some can download books on the Remarkable but if you do read the Scribe is hard to beat.

[priscillao]

I have a kindle scribe and with the recent excessive remarkable advertising I thought I’d trial the remarkable. I found the remarkable a nice paper feel but the back light on the kindle is a deal breaker. I like reading and writing in bed and to be able to do that without putting the room light on and getting the evil eye from my sleepy partner is a deal breaker. Remarkable does have more paper choice like sheet music paper but I’ll never use half the options. All in all the remarkable has more options but the Kindle has enough choice for pens, note taking and planning for a variety of tasks, and is also an enjoyable experience to write with in all lighting conditions. If remarkable had a back light I might have another go.

[tsvetaniliev]

I'm planning on replacing my reMarkable 2 with the Scribe and hopefully Amazon will catch up with the software soon.

[anyarabicplatform]

While I found the video to be informative, I wanted to point out a couple of important factors that were not highlighted:
1- The Kindle Scribe allows access to Kindle Unlimited books, which is not possible on the Remarkable 2 in any way.
2- Reading PDF ebooks on the Remarkable 2 can be a suboptimal experience, whereas the Kindle Scribe is better suited for this.

It's important to note that the Remarkable 2 is primarily a note-taking device, while the Kindle Scribe offers more versatility with access to Kindle Unlimited and better PDF reading capabilities.
Therefore, comparing the two devices would be unfair since they serve different purposes.

[j_kundi]

Which of the two has the greatest latency?

[DerKirchenhocker]

Beware, as the new update comes with a bug where I am forced to restart it when it tries to wake up. It’s prone to just going blank.

[mikelowden]

I ended up deciding on a SuperNote A6X and it's AMAZING. May more robust software and features than both of these.

[dreamscuba]

Great comparison. I am looking for a device for handwritten note taking and task and to do list tracking. I like to write with a pen and I prefer the experience of note taking and list writing in books rather than typing. I like distraction free as well. Is the Remarkable 2 still the most likely best choice for me? Unfortunately, it is not possible to try these devices out where I live in Singapore. Thanks

[victormedeiros]

Amazing review! Which one would be best for a study notebook?

[omarsolyman]

Which is more suited for full page two-column research articles?

[Stretch]

As of today 2024, Kindle Scribe did a refresh, but not a #2 yet. And reMarkable pushed out the reMarkable Paper Pro, with significant improvements. And of course RM's software ecosystem continually gets upgraded and improved. Kindle has changed very little on the hardware from its original release, and yes they have made software improvements, but not as much of a change as RM has done. I agree also that they both have their fields of expertise. RM is primarily a note-taking/editing device, with a reader built in. And Scribe is a reader, with a note-taking/editing device built in. So depending on what your focus is will depend on where your money goes. Or maybe one for each as you have needs to take good notes on a wonderful platform, but also need to live in the Kindle ecosystem, which is my case.

[TheRealEnzo]

Where do I find the K Planner store you mentioned?

[steaguephotography]

Just sent the reMarkable back, having no front light was a much bigger deal than i expected, hardware performance was poor with handwritten lecture notes imported (you can watch the page render in blocks ), and crazy basic features are also missing from this devices note app even though the community has been asking for them for years. It does look nice though, better looking than the scribe. But I gave the scribe another ago as they surpassed remarkable in pen tools in this update and Amazon are doing trade in + an extra 20% off any kindle so it was over £110 cheaper with a pen and a much better reading experience and better hardware.

[summera]

I looked them both up and it seems the scribe is more expensive than the remarkable two, am I missing something?

[lynnlic]

Great comparison! I’ve seen reMarkable just launched a keyboard and stand… for anyone still weighing up the two devices :)

[nnsqutr]

What does "mvp" as a pejorative mean?

[mzmel]

While watching this to compare the two I saw that the Kindle Scribe is currently on $279 with the premium pen versus the Remarkable 2 at $450. Amazon made the choice for me lol.

[dazbow]

Kindle scribe (light) remarkable (no light)
Do I really want to read with no back light (no)
Keeping the kindle scribe for everyday use.
My son now plays with the remarkable