ipad Vs ReMarkable Note taking Review

reMarkable Paper Pro vs iPad: Which is Best for You?

In this video, I answer one of the most common questions people ask: should you get the reMarkable Paper Pro or an iPad for note-taking? 🤔 These two devices are completely different, each serving distinct purposes, and I break down the pros and cons to help you make the best decision for your needs. Whether you're a fan of distraction-free writing or prefer an all-in-one productivity tool, I cover everything you need to know!

📓Key Topics Covered:

- The distraction-free environment of the reMarkable Paper Pro
- Multitasking capabilities on the iPad
- Note-taking apps like GoodNotes, OneNote, Notability, and more
- The Key2Success Digital Planner and how it works on both devices
- Price comparisons and value for money

📌 Time Stamps: 0:00 – Intro
0:07 – Comparing reMarkable Paper Pro vs iPad
1:57 – Use case: What type of user are you?
3:03 – Note-taking features on the reMarkable Paper Pro
4:00 – Introducing color on the reMarkable
4:50 – Features of the iPad for note-taking
6:12 – Price comparison: Which device offers more value?
7:01 – Conclusion: How to choose the right device for you
7:47 – Final thoughts & closing

🔗 Links to products mentioned:
Coupon Code: 25P8P5Z2 (25% discount) (Avaialble: 20240929-20241028)

If you have any questions or feedback, leave them in the comments below! I’m Brandon Bodendorfer, founder of the Key2Success Planner, and I’d love to help you make the best choice for your note-taking needs. 😊

[sleepnaught]

Remarkable seems like a great product, but it’s hard to justify the price for what you get. You can get an iPad Air for the same price that can do so much more. If it was ~$300, that would make more sense.

[HermanSays]

I use my Remarkable Paper Pro exclusively at work for all my note taking and planning and it’s the best solution for my needs. I tried using the iPad first before purchasing the Paper Pro and it had to many alerts and notifications going off while I was in meetings. I know I could shut off all those notifications and alerts but the remarkable eliminates having to worry about constantly turning on and off all sorts of notifications. I am able to focus more on notetaking and planning with the Paper Pro. I also much prefer the writing surface on the paper Pro than writing on glass with the iPad. The iPad is too noisy with the point of the Apple Pencil, tapping on the glass sound while writing is noticeable, annoying and distracting during meetings. The paper pro is quiet and feels like writing on paper. For those hesitant on buying the remarkable, I say go for it. You will not be disappointed.

[cloker]

Battery life was the reason as an Ipad user I also got a remarkable. As someone who doesn't reliably charge my ipad every day like I do my phone or watch .... I would find that the ipad battery would be too low for longer meetings etc. and not be there when I needed it. Remarkable with the long battery life to me is what makes it my go to note taker (and of course I find it much more comfortable for writing).

[jh]

Thank for this comparison. I have the iPad Pro and the Remarkable paper pro. I use the Remarkable to take notes, etc. The iPad is next to the Remarkable and I use it to look up reference material, regulations, articles, etc while I am working. I like the Remarkable because it does feel like paper and I like the iPad for the internet, and apps. I look forward to adding your software to the Remarkable.

[georgiospapadopoulos]

I have both and they are top of the line products. I find rpp to be extremely better at writing notes but on the other hand iPad Pro is way better with adding voice memos or explanatory photos on the notes with notability or good notes..
Further more you can save the notes into various cloud services which if you ask me is as important as the writing experience of the remarkable.
We must not forget that these two are digital devices.
Rpp are far too expensive to overlook what is missing.
You can get writing experience from a piece of paper without spending 7 hundred dollars or euros.
My mind speaks iPad and it is not even close.
I still have my rpp and I m considering returning it…
Actually when I return it I will purchase an iPad mini with a paper like screen protector for writing only purpose and I will keep my iPad Pro for media consumption.

[laurasayre]

Branden, you mention a video at the 5:21 mark that digs into note-taking apps, but I didn't see a link to that video. Could you share it?

[NethirOsman]

I use rm2 purely because of a distraction free feeling. I used to also use the freewrite 3rd gen and travler for the same reason. Other than creative writing, the rm2 with keyboard fits all my needs. I intentionally also try to not use a computer at home... rather at the library... too easy to be distracted. For me, the value of remarkable is so clear. Even so, I bought an e ink phone now. For the same concept.

I was the biggest ipad support since the days of the mini and the first pro. And that it would revolutionase everything. My siblings laughed at me. Now my sibling uses ipad pro for uni along side a laptop. I stopped using ipad pro.

It was easy to use before cause it was more simple. The more complicated a device is for me (i have some cognitive/executive functioning challanges) the better is too use. I also have light sensetivity so that rules out the ipad

[bencohen]

My big issue is that I want to change my notes from handwritten into type. And my handwriting is not great... I have a Boox and it doesn't do a great job of Optical Character Recognition (OCR). There seem to be some really good developments in OCR (including GPR 4V which sounds v intelligent).
If I go for iPad, are there more and better options for OCR?

[MC-ovdr]

I prefer the Remarkable above all else for handwriting notes. I love iPads but I loathe writing on them. I stare at screens all day and I can't stomach staring at another backlight to write my notes.

[NethirOsman]

Thanks for these comparisons. Great insight

[jonathanduran]

Thank you Brandon for answering my questions about remarkable, great video!!

[heidispodcasts]

I have both, two different devices completely. The rM2 has replaced my paper notebooks and the iPad is used for browsing the internet, sosial media, reading newspapers, games etc. But for solely writing notes the rM2 (soon to be replaced with the rMP), the rM2 is the best!

[zoltanpahi]

Honestly, I think that while it's true that the focus with the Remarkable is on work, you also have the option to turn off notifications on a tablet. So, for me, that's a bit of a weak argument. What really makes a big difference between the two devices is the display. People spend all day looking at monitors, if nothing else, then at their phone. This is very tiring for the eyes, which is why e-ink displays are so great. The fact that Remarkable uses one of the most advanced, if not the best color management systems today, provides the experience that justifies spending so much on the device. The fact that the display is not as responsive and the pages load slowly is more a result of the technology—it's a "feature, not a bug." At this size, e-ink displays are not cheap at all, and in the case of Remarkable, there's more room for improvement on the software front.

Which device someone chooses depends a lot on where they work and what they need. If an all-in-one device is required, there's no question which one to choose. But if all you need is a digital notebook, and you're already tired from staring at the screen of your phone and computer, with your eyes watering, yet you still need to take notes without further straining your eyes, then obviously, the Remarkable is the better choice. I do have a tablet that can be used with a pen, but the Remarkable 2 feels completely different, and it doesn't make my eyes tired. I haven't used the Pro version, but the addition of colors and backlighting gives it a significant advantage.

[luisordonez]

Hi Branden, Very useful comparison. Wonder it you have any other video comparing the connectivity for these devices. Do you have it?

[rj]

Does the iPad convert handwritten notes to text?

[RenaldoEpps]

Great video back to being number 1. Also, will there be another discount offering next year?

[speedbird]

I bought both - top of the range iPad Pro 13 inch with M4 CPU and the reMarkable Paper Pro lol

[johnw]

For me it is about choosing the Apple Notes App over any other app. So not primarily about writing feel or distraction. I want to go to one place for my notes. This helps me stay organised with one place for capturing stuff like scans and screenshots and typed notes and handwritten notes. I use a paper like screen protector which helps a lot. But I am curious. How do you find having two places to store notes? Does it work for you? Because I really like the EInk devices. Thanks for the video.

[jacksonier]

Can you please help me understand one thing: say you write the text in the notebook using Yellow highlighter, as in your screen, and then you erase that using the back side of the RMPP pen, and then turn the page, multiple times (but not closing the document), would you see the ghosting from yellow, on the otherp page, on your RMPP? Thank you very much in advance

[NethirOsman]

Is that the 11-inch ipad Pro?

The remarkable pro looks pretty big next to it