Norwegian E Ink specialist reMarkable returns to monochrome roots with the launch of the Paper Pure
Priced at $399, the Paper Pure skips colour technology to focus on core productivity features and repairability
Norwegian E Ink specialist reMarkable has officially launched the Paper Pure, a dedicated digital notepad designed to succeed the original reMarkable 2. This release marks a strategic return to the company's monochrome roots, abandoning its previous colour-focused Paper Pro and Paper Pro Move lines. The device is positioned as a streamlined productivity tool, focusing on the fundamentals of digital note-taking without the distraction of screen lighting or colour capabilities.
The Paper Pure features an upgraded black-and-white third-generation Canvas E Ink screen based on E Ink's Carta 1300 display. The company describes the screen as their "whitest yet," offering improved contrast and refresh speeds compared to the previous generation. Performance metrics claim the device is twice as fast as the Remarkable 2 for navigating, zooming, and turning pages, addressing long-standing user feedback regarding responsiveness.
Physically, the tablet has been redesigned to be lighter and more durable. The device is shorter and slightly thicker at 6mm than the Remarkable 2 but weighs 360g compared to the predecessor's 404g. This weight reduction is partly due to a plastic rear cover attached with screws, a change intended to make repairs easier and align with modern sustainability goals.
Powering the hardware is a larger 3,820mAh battery, which the company states offers up to three weeks of life when used for about an hour per day. This represents a significant improvement over the previous model, providing 30% more battery capacity. The device is available for preorder today for $399, with shipping expected to commence in early June.
An optional bundle including an upgraded stylus and case is priced at $449. The Marker pen now requires charging via magnetic attachment, a feature shared with Remarkable's colour-screen devices. Alongside the hardware refresh, the software now includes integration with Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook for meeting notes, as well as the ability to convert imported Word documents or webpages into the native notebook format.
The company reports having sold over 3.5 million devices to date and holds 1.2 million subscribers for its Connect subscription service. The optional Connect subscription, available at $3.99 per month or $39 per year, offers unlimited cloud storage and advanced features such as searching handwritten notes and sending documents to services like Slack.
