- Price
- $629
- Released
- Oct 2024
- Maker
- reMarkable
- Facts checked
Image: reMarkable — official product image, used for identification
reMarkable Paper Pro at a glance: 7.5/10 (Good). A large color e-paper notebook with a reading light. Price: $629. Best for: Distraction-free handwritten note-taking and PDF markup in color on a large page. Biggest drawback: Expensive.
Verdict
The Paper Pro keeps everything people love about reMarkable — a focused, notification-free notebook — and finally adds color and a light for dim rooms. It’s slim and beautifully made. It is also expensive at $629, and reviewers still notice the screen’s lag.
Get it if
You handwrite a lot, mark up PDFs, and want a device that does nothing else.
Skip it if
You want to read Kindle books, run Android apps, or spend less than an iPad.
Overview
reMarkable’s official spec sheet lists an 11.8-inch Canvas Color display (2160 × 1620, 229 PPI) able to render 20,000 colors, 12 ms writing latency, 64 GB of storage, a 5,030 mAh battery rated for up to two weeks, and a 5.1 mm, 525 g body.
Launched in October 2024 at $579 (or $629 with the Marker Plus), the official US store now lists it “from $629, Marker included”, with Folio bundles at $679 and $829.
Engadget scored it 90/100, calling color a welcome, useful addition and praising the reading light. Tom’s Guide admired the slim design but found the display often slow and the lag on some art tools a learning curve.
Key specs
- 11.8" color display, Canvas Color display (can render 20,000 colors)
- 2160 x 1620 resolution (229 PPI)
- 274.1 x 196.6 mm (10.8 x 7.8 inches)
- 5.1 mm (0.20 inches)
- 525 g (1.16 lbs)
- Up to 2 weeks (5,030 mAh)
From reMarkable (official).
Full specs
| Display | 11.8" color display, Canvas Color display (can render 20,000 colors) |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2160 x 1620 resolution (229 PPI) |
| Dimensions | 274.1 x 196.6 mm (10.8 x 7.8 inches) |
| Thinness | 5.1 mm (0.20 inches) |
| Weight | 525 g (1.16 lbs) |
| Battery life | Up to 2 weeks (5,030 mAh) |
| Charging | 0-90% in 90 minutes |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 Type-C port; Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Storage | 64 GB (comparable to 810 notebooks) |
| Writing latency | 12 milliseconds |
Specs as listed by reMarkable (official) (Marker included; official US store). Prices change; check before you buy.
The good
- Color is a welcome, useful addition Engadget
- Backlight (reading light) lets you work in dark environments Engadget
- Slim, elegant design Tom's Guide
The bad
- Expensive Engadget
- Display often feels slow Tom's Guide
- Lag on some art tools creates a learning curve Tom's Guide
What reviewers say
Tom's Guide calls it a premium e-paper tablet for writers whose color and backlight make it more usable than its predecessors, though enough lag remains to drag on the experience.
Rated 90/100.
Score breakdown
Five criteria, each 0–10, weighted into the overall score (see weights).
Questions people ask
Is reMarkable Paper Pro worth it in 2026?
We rate reMarkable Paper Pro 7.5/10 (Good). The Paper Pro keeps everything people love about reMarkable — a focused, notification-free notebook — and finally adds color and a light for dim rooms. It’s slim and beautifully made. It is also expensive at $629, and reviewers still notice the screen’s lag.
How much does reMarkable Paper Pro cost?
$629 (Marker included; official US store), checked Oct 31, 2026.
When was reMarkable Paper Pro released?
reMarkable Paper Pro was released in Oct 2024.
What are the best alternatives to reMarkable Paper Pro?
BOOX Note Air5 C (8.3/10, $499.99); Kindle Scribe (2025) (7.4/10, $499.99 (launch)).
Is there a reMarkable Paper Pro discount or coupon?
5–10% off when you buy 5 or more reMarkable tablets.
Sources
- Official page: remarkable.com remarkable.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- Official specs: remarkable.com remarkable.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- Review — Engadget, Daniel Cooper, Oct 1 2024 engadget.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- Review — Tom's Guide, published 11 Oct 2024 tomsguide.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
