reMarkable launches Paper Pure monochrome tablet for $399

After exploring the market for productivity tablets featuring color displays with the Paper Pro and the smaller Paper Pro Move, Norwegian tablet maker reMarkable is returning to its roots with the Paper Pure, a new monochrome tablet featuring E Ink (electronic ink display technology). The $399 device succeeds the reMarkable 2, a predecessor device that the company plans to sunset. Users can order the new device starting today, with shipping expected to start in early June.

The Paper Pure features a 10.3-inch display when measured diagonally, with a resolution of 1872 x 1404 pixels and a pixel density of 226 PPI. While the display size matches its predecessor, the new screen is wider, which the company says makes it easier to take notes and read text. The new model also introduces several hardware upgrades:

• Storage: 32GB of storage capacity, which is four times the amount of the previous model.
• Weight: The tablet weighs about 360 grams, making it about 40 grams lighter than the reMarkable 2.
• Performance: According to reMarkable, the device is 50% more responsive than the reMarkable 2.
• Battery: The tablet offers 30% more battery life, powered by a 3,820 mAh battery.

The base model of the Paper Pure comes bundled with a stylus for $399. A costlier $449 version includes a stylus accessory called the Marker Plus, which features an eraser function, alongside a sleeve folio. The company has also introduced software features to support modern productivity workflows. The Paper Pure allows users to sync calendars, take and share notes for meetings, and automatically convert imported documents from cloud storage services into a notebook format suited for reading and annotating. The device also features improved handwriting search capabilities.

To support collaboration, the Paper Pure integrates with Slack, allowing users to convert handwritten notes into typed text, and Miro, enabling the sharing of sketches. These integrations build on reMarkable’s existing ecosystem. The company has sold more than 3.5 million devices to date and has 1.2 million subscribers for its Connect subscription service, which offers unlimited cloud storage, exclusive templates, and the ability to create links to share notes or sketches.

Why it matters

The new $399 Paper Pure succeeds the monochrome reMarkable 2 after six years, and comes with more powerful hardware as well as modern software features that make it competitive in today’s tablet market.