Remarkable 2 vs Note Air 3 C!

Does the reMarkable 2 stand up to the latest in e-ink tech. The reMarkable 2 is still being marketed to you as the newest and most innovative tech, but in honesty, you need to sift through the marketing chat to see whether it truly is the one for you. Here I compare it to the latest note taking e-ink tablet, the Onyx Boox Note Air 3 C.

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[thenextlayer]

Great video. Returning my remarkable 2 and getting this one using your link.

[sethjohnson]

Thank you for your excellent content. Based on your's and others' comparison videos I went ahead and got the Boox Note Air 3C and I am delighted.
I've had it for a week and it has fitted into my work and personal life seamlessly. The MS OneNote and OneDrive integration is excellent. The Kindle reader and pdf annotation functionality is very useful, and the built in notes tool slick enough.
I did still think long and hard about the single focus of the ReMarkable 2, but I am glad I went with the extra functionality of the Boox.

[airestocky]

I own both, too. Switched from RM2 to BOOX. Still not convinced about that switch. The RM2 is the ultimate writing and reading device. Reliable. Thin. Light weight. EASY TO USE. The Boox, on the other hand, can be used in dark conditions, I can also use the e-ink screen to browse the web. Puh. Currently I‘m still using the Boox 3C, but the RM2 is still there and ready to get re-activated at any time.

[loumarcellinoQ]

Thank you Kit, this was an excellent comparison! I currently own and love, the Kindle Scribe, and have considered the Remarkable 2 and the Super Note (if Super Note came out with a larger screen size), but honestly, the Note Air 3 C is something I am seriously looking to purchase in the near future, as I really love the additional functionality it offers, such as split screen, copy and paste, drag and drop, etc., and of course, COLOR. it seems like a great investment, and you have been the main source of encouragement for me seriously wanting this device. Although my 12.9 inch iPad Pro has color and all the additional functionality that the Scribe does not, I prefer the e-ink display in the Note Air 3 C, even if the colors are not vibrant or saturated. For my purposes, it would be fine. Thank you for all your content, it really helps me in so many ways!

[TheOriginalXultar]

I regret my Remarkable purchase and that I didn’t return it everyday . It’s slow, does not have basic functionality you’d expect it to have. It can’t search handwritten text. Tags are useless. Gestures are inconsistent and glitchy. I fell for the less is more marketing and I’m embarrassed. Discipline from distraction isn’t something a device can provide. I bought the remarkable and never wanted it to be an iPad. I didn’t want it to be a Rocketbook either. To be fair, The battery life and writing on the Remarkable screen is excellent but that’s it.

[Rez-N-]

I own both devices however I find myself using the remarkable more than the Note Air 3c. The Remarkable is just a pleasure to use. IMO the BOOX device tries to do too much and in many cases the implementation is sub par. My phone does a much better job at apps, web browsing, and video. Also, the Remarkable desktop and mobile apps are much better than BOOX which is important to me.

[gilron]

I'm surprised that you are not discussing Search of hand written text, changes to page names and connectivity to OneNote or similar apps

[gregc]

I did a ton of research, watching a ton of videos on these devices (including many from this channel) before deciding on the Remakrable, mainly because my use case is all note taking and I wanted the best possible battery life. I went with a refurbished Remarkable from their site (same 100 day warranty) and a aftermarket case / pen to keep costs in check. I like it, but I am getting NOWHERE near the 2 weeks of battery life frequently mentioned. I use mine regularly throughout the day (several times each hour, note taking only) and battery lasts maybe 3 days before I need to charge. I belong to some remarkable facebook groups where other users have described similar experience. I suppose it comes down to how much one actually uses it for note taking during the day, but the difference between 2 weeks and 3 days seems way to big of a gap. Maybe it's my refurb? Possible, but based it also sounds like I'm not alone. While I like the feature set and almost went with the Boox, if Remakable lasts 3 days, does the Boox battery life last what . . . less than a day?

[michaeljames]

The thing holding me back on Boox 10.3 vs. Remarkable is size and battery life. On battery size, I understand the trade off is due to the apps. On size, I appreciate the greater writing area on Remarkable.

Excellent video for comparisons. Thanks. It's a shame that in Brazil the price doesn't justify it, as it costs the equivalent of 4 months of work for a common salaryman. Sewer that this price reduces

[themannyfacturer]

If remarkable adds kindle support it will be good choice.

[wholeheartedme]

very good review - lots of info that I wanted to find out - thanks 😁🌟👍🏻

[larklandmorley]

It's an interesting comparison. I feel the remarkable will win in terms of a simple writing or typing tablet without distractions. Many persons still use paper notebooks and this is natural upgrade. As an Engineer the Boox devices seems like a no brainer and definitely attractive but sometimes basic simplicity and focus wins the day. On the other hand the RM 2 could do much better with the features to integrate with other ecosystems like Google or Microsoft. The winner seems to be Supernote except I am not fan of their device designs.

[TheRobD]

If RM gave us better access to the Linux underneath then it would be the king. Currently having to wait for community workarounds implemented to the device over SSH is just a bit too annoying to be worth it. I really think RM need to come out swinging with their next release. The whole distraction free no light, no colour, no integrations thing is a stupid hill to die on and I think they will die on it if not careful. Oh and it might be worth mentioning that you can get an extra 40 off a rM2 by going to the ReMarkable Reddit and asking for a code.

[TheOldSchoolCrisis]

I want to preface this with a couple of disclaimers. First, I haven't gotten to test out the Boox, but I have played around with a few other notebook replacements like the Amazon Scribe. Next, I am normally the type of person who is in favor of letting the user do more with their device (Android > iOS, Windows > Mac OS, etc.) Now, that said... I just purchased a reMarkable 2 with the Marker+ and Folio Case, and I really don't think that these devices actually benefit much from having a full Android OS. I have a Pixel Fold so I have a Phone/Tablet in my pocket. I don't ever see a world where I would grab my e-Ink device to browse the web, or to do anything outside of note taking, reading, and drawing.

I specifically wanted to buy a device that would replace my sketch book, and encourage more consistent note taking and journaling. Every time anyone tries to sell me on one of these alternative tablets they always say "It can do so much more!" But, they NEVER say that it feels better to draw in, they never say it has superior or even comparable drawing tools, they never tell me that the screen has as good of a white to black contrast, and they never say it has a better battery. Those are the MAIN FEATURES of these types of devices and yet they always fall short.

For the vast majority of people looking at a product in this category they have no need or want for these extra features. Notebook replacements are 1000% a luxury item that is filling a VERY specific niche. It is a device for someone who wants the feel of working with paper, but also has the disposable income to pay for a $500-$600 notepad. If that is you, you are also likely privileged enough to own another tablet/pc/phone that will give you access to a more robust appstore, and using that other device will be both more convenient as well as a substantially better experience due to the nature of OLED/LCD vs e-Ink.

That isn't to say that there aren't people who would like more functionality or just to have the option available to them, but I do think there is something to be said for how specific the use case of these devices is, and how the reMarkable 2 managed to hit all of the right marks for 90% of the consumer base. Maybe I will change my mind in the future, but for now I really do think that the average person who is looking to purchase one of these devices is likely not going to care about having a web browser on it. They are specifically looking for the absolute best paper like experience they can find, and that means having robust writing/drawing tools, a top tier paper like feel when writing, and a clean straightforward interface with little clutter or distraction. These will NEVER replace tablets or phones, so they NEED to be the best digital notebook they can be.

[Adamborries]

I'd like to see this comparison between Note Air 3 C and the Go 10.3.

[jfk]

The Remarkable2 format is somewhat deceptive as there is a large non-usable footer.

[karendillehay]

I really do like that crisp white of the remarkable, I feel like I could use my lap top or phone for whatever else, and it might be better for me to not have the distractions....

[Skrufking]

The only downsides for me with rM2 have been DRM epubs, lack of backlight in few occasions and mostly that my company doesn't support it (or any other e-ink device). Luckily their own app/cloud makes up for the last one. DRM free ebook stores luckily exist and lamps have been invented.

That being said cannot wait what a rM3 could bring to the table.