Norwegian E Ink specialist reMarkable launches Paper Pure digital notepad
The device features a third-generation Canvas screen and wireless charging stylus, though existing users may find few reasons to upgrade immediately
Norwegian E Ink specialist reMarkable has officially launched the Paper Pure, a new monochrome tablet designed to succeed the reMarkable 2. This release marks a strategic return to the company's roots after it previously explored the colour display market with the Paper Pro and Paper Pro Move series. The device is positioned as a dedicated productivity tool, focusing on the fundamentals of digital note-taking without the distraction of colour.
The Paper Pure features a 10.3-inch third-generation Canvas screen with 20 per cent higher contrast, a dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It weighs 44 grams less than the reMarkable 2 due to a new all-plastic back panel but lacks a screen light and compatibility with the Type Folio keyboard case. The launch includes significant software updates, such as AI summarisation, calendar integration with Google and Microsoft Outlook, and the ability to convert imported documents into editable notebooks.
While the stylus, the Marker, now supports wireless charging when attached to the side of the tablet, reviewers suggest existing reMarkable 2 users may find few compelling reasons to upgrade immediately. The company reports having sold over 3.5 million devices to date and holds 1.2 million subscribers for its Connect service, which provides unlimited cloud storage and exclusive templates.
Performance metrics have been improved alongside the physical specifications. ReMarkable claims the Paper Pure is 50 per cent more responsive than the reMarkable 2 and offers 30 per cent more battery life, powered by a 3,820 mAh battery. The company reports that while the UI is snappier, the speed improvements for opening native notebooks are not significant compared to the reMarkable 2.
The device uses a 10.3-inch E Ink Carta 1300 panel with a resolution of 1,872 x 1,404 (226 PPI), which is lower than many modern tablets and some e-readers like the Kindle 300 PPI. Competitors include Amazon's Kindle Scribe and Boox Android-based E Ink tablets, which offer expanded functionality such as access to large bookstores or the Google Play Store.
The Paper Pure is priced at the same level as its predecessor, despite hardware upgrades. The device features a new design with a back panel made entirely of plastic, making it 44 grams lighter than the reMarkable 2, though slightly thicker. New software capabilities include converting webpages and imported PDFs into editable notebooks and automatically populating meeting notes from calendar invites using AI to highlight action items.
