Compare e-readers of multiple brands on specifications and features! This comparison table contains 200+ e-reader and e-ink tablet (e-note) models from 20+ brands:
- Kobo (all models ever released)
- Amazon Kindle (all models ever released)
- reMarkable (1, 2, and Paper Pro)
- Onyx Boox (all worldwide releases 2017 and later)
- PocketBook (all models released 2018 and later)
- Nook (all Nook e-ink e-readers ever released)
- Bigme (recent models)
- Tolino (recent models)
- Meebook (all worldwide releases)
- MobiScribe (all models)
- Ratta Supernote (all models)
- Dasung (all e-ink tablets)
- Reinkstone (all models)
- Xiaomi Moaan (InkPalm models)
- Fujitsu Quaderno (2nd gen models)
- Hisense (all e-readers and e-ink smartphones)
- Lenovo (Smart Paper)
- Huawei (MatePad Paper)
- Viwoods (AiPaper and AiPaper Mini)
- Bookeen (Notéa)
- InkBOOK (Calypso Plus and Focus)
- Readmoo (mooInk, recent models)
- Penstar (eNote)
… as well as paper-like Reflective LCD (RLCD) tablets by Daylight Computer, HannsNote, and Eyemoo.
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Name | reMarkable Paper Pro | reMarkable 2 |
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Image | ||
MSRP | $579 | $399 |
Released | 2024 | 2020 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Remarkable, Amazon | Remarkable, Amazon |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | E Ink Gallery 3 | E Ink Carta |
Display size (inch) | 11.8 | 10.3 |
Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1620×2160 | 1404×1872 |
Color display? | Yes | No |
Pixel density | 229 PPI | 226 PPI |
Screen light? | Yes | No |
Adjust color temperature? | No | NA |
Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
Input options & features | ||
Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
Button controls? | ❌ | ❌ |
Stylus input | ✔ | ✔ |
Dark mode | ❌ | ❌ |
Audiobooks | ❌ | ❌ |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | ❌ | ❌ |
Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
Software | ||
Operating system | Codex | Codex |
Reading apps & e-book shops | PDF/EPUB reader | PDF/EPUB reader |
Web browser? | ❌ | ❌ |
Email app? | ✔ | ✔ |
Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ +OneDrive | ✔ +OneDrive |
Hardware specifications | ||
Internal storage | 64 GB | 8 GB |
RAM | 2000 MB | 1000 MB |
CPU clock speed | 1.8 GHz quad core | 1.2 GHz dual core |
Other built in: | - | - |
Ports & battery | ||
MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery capacity (3.7V) | 5030 mAh | 3000 mAh |
USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
Physical specifications | ||
Waterproof? | No | No |
Size (cm H×W×D): | 27.41×19.66×0.51 | 24.6×18.8×0.47 |
Weight (gram): | 525 | 403.5 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 10.8×7.8×0.24 | 9.6×7.4×0.19 |
Weight (oz): | 18.52 | 14.24 |
Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
Color options: | Silver | Silver |
Accessories in the box | Marker, or Marker Plus (+$50), Folio (+$89 to $179), Type Folio (+$229), 6 stylus tips | Marker (+$79), or Marker Plus (+$129) |
More information | ||
Model number | RM02A | RM113 to 115 |
User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
Official site link: | Remarkable.com | Remarkable.com |
Name | Image | MSRP ⓘ | Released | Availability ⓘ | Current price ⓘ | Display type | Display size (inch) | Resolution (pixels W×H) | Color display? | Pixel density | Screen light? | Adjust color temperature? | Auto-rotate? | Touchscreen | Button controls? | Stylus input | Dark mode | Audiobooks | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi? | Cellular network | Operating system | Reading apps & e-book shops | Web browser? | Email app? | Dropbox & Google Drive? | Internal storage | RAM | CPU clock speed | Other built in: | MicroSD card reader? | 3.5 mm AUX out port? | HDMI port? | Battery capacity (3.7V) | USB (charging) port | Waterproof? | Size (cm H×W×D): | Weight (gram) ⓘ: | Size (inch H×W×D): | Weight (oz) ⓘ: | Screen: flush or recessed? | Color options: | Accessories in the box | Model number | User guide / manual | Official site link: |
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Footnotes:
- MSRP is for the e-reader without additional accessories, like a stylus or cover. If such an accessory is always included (see column: ‘Accessories in the box’), then it’s also included in the listed price.
- If the e-reader is available with different amounts of storage space, the MSRP in the table is for the version with the lowest amount of storage space.
- Some Amazon Kindle e-readers are also sold as an ad-supported version, at a discount (usually $20) on the MSRP’s listed in the table. The listed MSRP’s are for the ad-free version. Ad-supported Kindles will show ads on the lockscreen, meaning the ads will only be visible when you’re not using the device. If you purchase an ad-supported model, you can remove the ads at a later date by paying the difference. You can go here to do so.
- The table lists the features for a device as they are out-of-the-box. Firmware updates can become available, and add features that weren’t available out-of-the-box. Also, there might be alternative, non-official, ways to install apps or add features. For instance, by installing/adding an entire extra operating system like KOReader to your device.
- Every e-reader comes with an appropriate charging cable. Some might come with an included charger. Most come with a manual or a quick-start-guide. All of this isn’t counted as an accessory in the ‘Accessories in the box’ column.
- ‘Button controls’ and the number of buttons mentioned does not count the power (on/off) button, unless this button has multiple functions. For instance, on some PocketBook e-readers, this button also opens a menu.
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E-reader specifications & features
Want to know what a mentioned e-reader specification or feature mentioned in the table means? Find the explanation below!
General information
The name of the device. This is the model name that the e-reader is most commonly known by. Some names might be abbreviated for practicality.
More information about the Kindle generations and naming scheme here.An image of the e-reader. Click on the image in the table to view it in full size!
We always try to provide one image that provides the clearest view of the product, on a white background. To make for the best side-to-side comparison, we try to have all of the images in the table show the product from the same perspective; usually a front view, or a perspective view showing three sides of the product.
However, please note that the images aren’t made to a specific scale. This means that products of different sizes will show up as the same size in these images. You can find and compare the size of the products under size (cm) or size (inch).
MSRP is an acronym for Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, also known as the ‘list price’ or the ‘sticker price’. This is (usually) also the original price that the e-reader is sold for at launch, without any discount. If the product has been around for a while, you can usually find better (discounted) prices than the MSRP.
So, while the MSRP gives a general idea of how much a product might cost, the actual price could be significantly less, especially if it’s an older model. So, always make sure to check the current price.
If there are different configuration options, the price listed in the table is the MSRP for the base model. So if the same product is available in different configurations; for example with two options for storage space, the MSRP listed in the table is for the option with the lowest amount of storage space. The listed price also does not include any additional accessories that aren’t listed under accessories in the box.
Some Amazon Kindle e-readers are are also available with ads on the lockscreen, usually for a $20 discount on the listed MSRP for the base model without ads. You can remove the ads at a later date by paying the difference later here.The year the e-reader was released in. Helps you to see how old (or new) the product is.
The availability status of the e-reader. Here is an explanation of the possible options:
- Announced: the product has been announced, but can’t be ordered yet.
- Pre-order: the product is available for pre-order; if you order the product now, you’ll receive delivery of it at a given date in the future, usually on the official release-date.
- Available: the product is available, sold as new by the manufacturer, and can be ordered around the world without any waiting period other than the shipping time.
- Regional: the product is available and sold as new by the manufacturer, but can only be shipped to limited regions. The regions it can be shipped to are mentioned with their two-letter country codes.
- Discontinued: the manufacturer isn’t making the product anymore, and won’t resupply retailers when their stock sells out. However, retailers might have stock left that they’re selling, or might sell the product as either refurbished or second-hand.
To check the current price of the e-reader, you’ll find one or two links to the most reliable retailers carrying the device. Click the link to see the current price it’s being sold for. If the manufacturer sells the product themselves, one of the options will always be the manufacturer’s sales page.
Wherever necessary, we provide automatic redirects to the retailer’s closest location, based on your IP’s geolocation. This means you’ll automatically be sent to the closest store, which usually means they’ll be able to ship the product out to you with the shortest possible delivery time.
So for instance; if you’re from the United States, and click on an Amazon link, you’ll be taken to Amazon.com, whereas if you’re from Germany, you’ll be taken to Amazon.de. To try this out: click here!
Display specifications
The display type used for the main display of the e-reader. Here’s what the different display types mentioned in the table mean, and how they compare:
- E Ink: the device uses an E Ink display, of an unknown or unspecified type. E Ink displays mimic the appearance of ink on paper. It uses microcapsules filled with black and white particles that rearrange to form text and images. Since the display doesn’t use any light to generate an image itself, the display doesn’t become less visible when in full sunlight. Another advantage of E Ink is low power usage: E Ink displays only use power when changing the image. A disadvantage is that rearranging the particles in the microcapsules takes relatively long, which is why the refresh rate of an E Ink display is relatively low.
- E Ink Vizplex: the first generation of the E Ink displays, available since 2007.
- E Ink Pearl: second generation E Ink displays, available since 2010.
- E Ink Carta: a black & white E Ink display type introduced in 2013, with an improved contrast over E Ink Pearl. Later also renamed to ‘E ink Carta 1000’, but this is rarely used.
- E Ink Mobius Carta: an E Ink Carta screen with a flexible backplane, which is less prone to breaking.
- E Ink Carta HD: improved resolution and pixel density over the E Ink Carta, introduced in 2014. Has later also been renamed to ‘E Ink Carta 1100’, but this is rarely used.
- E Ink Carta 1200: introduced in 2021. It’s a further improvement, with a 20% increase in response time and a 15% improvement in contrast ratio over E Ink Carta (1000) (source).
- E Ink Carta 1250: introduced in 2021, with another improvement in contrast and response time.
- E Ink Carta 1300: the latest black and white E Ink screen, introduced in 2023, with yet another improvement in contrast and response time.
- E Ink Kaleido: an E Ink screen with a color layer on top of the black and white E Ink layer, that can produce 4096 different colors on top of the 16 levels of grayscale. For E Ink Kaleido, the resolution and pixel density in color is one third of the resolution in black & white. So if it has a 300 PPI for black and white, the color image is 100 PPI.
- E Ink Kaleido Plus: second generation of the Kaleido color E Ink displays, available since 2021. It should have a better color balance and crisper image than the first generation, as the distance between the color and black and white layer has been reduced. Both the resolution and the number of possible colors is the same as the previous generation. Kaleido Plus is also sometimes called ‘E Ink Kaleido 2’.
- E Ink Kaleido 3: the third generation of the Kaleido color E Ink displays, with a 30% improved color saturation over the second generation (source), as well as a higher color resolution. With Kaleido 3, the color layer has half the resolution of the black & white layer. So if it displays black & white at 300 PPI, it will display color at 150 PPI. The number of possible colors is still 4096.
- E Ink Gallery 3: a color E Ink display type. It uses microcapsules containing four different color particles: cyan, magenta, yellow, and white. The advantage over Kaleido is the better contrast – as Gallery only needs one layer to create a color image. Colors appear more vividly than with Kaleido, and there are more colors possible: over 50.000. The downside of Gallery is the slower image update time. However, with the third generation of the Gallery displays, the image update time has has been improved by enough to make this display type suitable for E-readers and E-ink tablets. Gallery 1 and 2, with their slower response times, were only suitable for displaying static images – such as in digital art frames. This is also how this display type got the name ‘Gallery’.
- Reflective LCD: a LCD screen that looks and feels paper-like because it doesn’t use a backlight. Instead, it uses a reflective layer behind the LCD to reflect natural light back out through the LCD layer. An advantage is a much higher refresh rate than E Ink, but a disadvantage is that LCD constantly uses power to produce an image, which means a shorter battery life for the device compared to E Ink.
- DES Slurry: an e-paper technology by GoodDisplay, using microstructures containing black and white particles that rearrange to form text and images. Color can be produced by a color filter.
Note: response times and contrast ratios also depends on the software used; some e-readers for instance have different speed modes to improve the refresh rate, but usually at the cost of contrast.
The display size of the e-reader in inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm). The mentioned size is the diagonal measurement of the main display.
The screen resolution of the e-reader in pixels: width times height. On the same display size, a higher resolution means a sharper image.
Color E Ink devices have two resolutions mentioned: the first one for the black & white layer, and the second one for the color layer.Can the e-reader display color? Yes/no.
The pixel density of the e-reader in PPI: Pixels Per Inch. More pixels on the same area make for a sharper image. So, the higher the PPI, the sharper the image.
Whether the e-reader has a built-in screen light, or ‘front-light’.
Since E ink, RLCD, and other types of E-paper displays don’t use backlight to create an image, you can’t see these displays in the dark. So if you want to read in a dark environment, you’ll have to use the front light to illuminate the display.
Whether the e-reader has the option to adjust the color temperature of the screen light; from a cool (white/blue) light to a warmer (amber/orange/red) light.
While a screen light already helps you read in the dark, it’s best to use a warm light if you’re reading in bed before sleeping. The reason is that blue light has a biological response that keeps you awake and alert, and therefore will make it harder to fall asleep once you’re done reading.
Whether the e-reader has the auto-rotate function; which means it’ll automatically change the orientation of the content from either portrait or landscape mode depending on how you’re holding the device.
To achieve this, the e-reader needs to contain a G-sensor to sense in what orientation you’re holding it. The auto-rotate function can usually be switched on or off in the software.
Input options & features
Whether the e-reader has a touchscreen, which means you can either tap or swipe on the screen to control it.
Can you control the e-reader with buttons? And what kind of buttons? These are the possible options:
- Page-turn buttons: two buttons to allow you to turn the pages of the e-book you’re reading: either by going to the next or the previous page. Sometimes, the same buttons can have different functions in other apps.
- D-pad: A single button that can be pressed in four different directions: up, down, left, and right. Used for navigation in apps, usually on older e-readers that don’t have a touchscreen.
- Keyboard: the e-reader contains a full physical keyboard to allow you to type.
- Volume: a button to control the volume of the e-reader. Found on e-readers that allow audio, for instance to listen to audiobooks. Sometimes volume buttons double as page-turn buttons.
- Home button: a button that, when pressed, takes you back to the homescreen, which allows for faster navigation between different apps.
- Slider sidebar: a touch-button that is mostly used to scroll in fixed-size documents like PDF’s.
- Programmable button: a button that you can assign your own function to. For instance; a shortcut to a dictionary app, or make it a ‘next page’ button.
All e-readers also have a power on/off button. If that’s the only function of the button, it isn’t mentioned in the table.
Can you use a stylus to take notes and/or draw on the e-reader?
If so, this doesn’t necessarily mean that a stylus is also included. To see if it is, check if it’s listed under accessories in the box.
Is there a dark mode function on the e-reader? Enabling the dark mode will invert the colors: so that text will appear with white letters, and the background/page will appear in black.
The table only shows if there’s a built-in dark mode feature that works either device-wide, or if such a feature is built into the main reading application.
For devices with Android, a dark mode might not be available as a device-wide function, but (reading) apps you can install separately, might still have a dark mode available.Does the e-reader allow you to listen to audiobooks, by playing audio files? Note that this doesn’t specify how the e-reader allows you to listen to audiobooks. These are the possibilities:
- By using built-in speaker(s): you can check if the e-reader has built in speakers under other built in hardware)
- Over bluetooth: by connecting any bluetooth device that can play audio, like bluetooth headphones or earbuds, or a bluetooth speaker. You can check if the e-reader has bluetooth under bluetooth.
- Over a wired audio connection with headphones or speakers, as some e-readers have a 3.5mm AUX port that allows you to to do so. To check if an e-reader does, see 3.5 mm AUX out port.
Connectivity
Does the e-reader have bluetooth? Having bluetooth allows you to wirelessly connect with bluetooth headphones, earbuds, or bluetooth speakers.
Having bluetooth means you can listen to any audiobooks on the device.Does the e-reader have Wi-Fi, and which Wi-Fi version?
Can the e-reader use a cellular network (3G/4G/5G) for connectivity?
If it’s also possible to use this to make calls, it’s listed in the table.Software
The operating system (and version) that the e-reader is using.
The apps available on the e-reader to read, purchase, and/or borrow books.
Is there a web browser available on the e-reader?
Is there an email app available on the e-reader?
Does the e-reader have access to Dropbox, Google Drive, or any other cloud storage provider? This allows you to easily transfer files to your e-reader, and/or access and read files you’ve stored online.
Hardware specifications
The amount of internal storage available in the e-reader. If the e-reader is available with different amounts of internal storage, all options are listed.
If you want to know if the e-reader has enough storage space for your purposes, here are some rules of thumb on how much space different types of files take up (on average):
- Formatted E-book: about 3-5 MB
- Audiobook: an average audiobook is about 10 hours in playtime, which takes up around 280 MB in standard quality audio, or 560 MB in high quality.
- Apps: a basic app (simple tool) typically takes up about 5-20 MB, whereas a typical social media app, messaging app, and basic game apps can take up about 20-100 MB each.
Note that: 1 GB = 1000 MB.
This means that a 8 GB e-reader can store well over 1000 full books, but less than 40 standard quality audiobooks.
Also note that some of the spaces is already used up by the operating system and pre-installed apps on the device, so not all of the internal storage space is available for storing files.
If you need a lot of storage space, look into e-readers that allow you to expand the storage space by placing a microSD card, which is listed under MicroSD card reader.
RAM stands for Random Access Memory, often referred to as the ‘working memory’ of a device.
RAM is an extremely fast type of memory, used to temporarily store and quickly access data that the e-reader is currently using in applications. This allows for smooth and efficient performance when running applications or processing tasks.
Note that nothing in stored permanently in RAM.
More RAM in e-readers helps with the overall performance and responsiveness, particularly when navigating through menus, opening books and audiobooks, or using features like dictionary lookup and annotations.The CPU, Central Processing Unit, or just ‘processor’ for short, is the brain of the e-reader. It handles all the instructions from the software and performs the necessary calculations to run applications smoothly.
Every e-reader has a CPU, but how fast it is depends on the CPU clock speed, and the amount of processing cores.
The maximum clock speed of the CPU, is expressed in GHz. The higher the clock speed, the more instructions can be processed in the same amount of time.
The number of processing cores is also listed. In multi-core processors however, usually not all cores can run at the listed maximum clock speed. However, more cores mean multiple processes can be ran simultaneously, which improves speed – especially in multitasking.
Number of cores mentioned in the table:
- None mentioned: 1 core (single core) or unknown.
- Dual core: 2 cores
- Quad core: 4 cores
- Octa core: 8 cores
For basic reading, you don’t need that fast of a CPU. However, having a fast CPU makes more noticeable difference when running more complex apps.
Note that the refresh rate of an E Ink display is usually limited by the screen itself – a faster CPU can’t make it refresh faster beyond a certain point.
All other hardware components built into the e-reader that can be of interest, notably:
- Speaker(s): to play audio from audiobooks, the Text-To-Speech function, or other apps.
- Microphone (sometimes shortened to ‘mic’ in the table): to take audio notes, make use of voice assistants, and in some cases even make calls.
- Fingerprint scanner: scans your fingerprint; used as an alternative method to entering passwords. Helps you quickly unlock your device or log into an app.
- Camera (sometimes shortened to ‘cam’ in the table): to take photos or videos, or to make videocalls.
- NFC: Near Field Communication chip; a chip that allows the device to communicate to other devices held up to it. Often used to start a bluetooth, but can also be used for contactless payments.
- (dual) SIM slot: to place one or two (dual) SIM cards, to allow your device to make a connection with a cellular network for wireless internet or making calls.
Ports & battery
Whether the e-reader contains a MicroSD card reader. By placing a MicroSD card in the card reader, you can expand the useable storage space of the device – by a lot.
So if you want to be able to use more space than there is available as internal storage, make sure to check if the e-reader has a MicroSD card reader.
Note: Chinese manufacturers often refer to MicroSD as ‘TF’. So, a TF reader is a MicroSD card reader, and a TF Card is synonymous to a MicroSD card.
Whether the e-reader has a 3.5 mm AUX out audio port available, which means you can connect wired earbuds or headphones.
Whether the e-reader has a (mini) HDMI port, so you can plug in an external device (like a laptop) and use the e-reader as a (secondary) monitor.
The battery capacity of the e-reader, in milliampère-hour, at a 3.7 V potential.
The higher the capacity, the bigger the battery. However, battery life also depends on the amount of power used – which will differ between e-readers, as well as by how they’re used.
The type of USB (charging) port found on the e-reader used for charging and transferring files.
USB-C is the newest type of USB port, and also the one also found on most smartphones. An e-reader having a USB-C port means you can use the same USB (charging) cable you’re already using for your smartphone and most other recent devices, meaning you don’t constantly have to switch cables to either charge your e-reader or to transfer files.Physical specifications
Whether the e-reader is waterproof, and in what capacity. If available, the Ingress Protection code (IP-code) of the e-reader is shown.
The size of the e-reader in centimeters (cm): Height × Width × Depth (thickness).
The weight of the e-reader in grams. This is the weight of the product without any accessories.
The size of the e-reader in inches (in): Height × Width × Depth (thickness).
The weight of the e-reader in ounces. This is the weight of the product without any accessories.
Is the screen of the e-reader either flush with the bezels surrounding it, or is it recessed?
The colors that the e-reader is available in for purchase.
Accessories that come with the e-reader in the box, if any. If the e-reader is sold in different sets; some with and some without accessories, it’s listed as such, including the difference in price (MSRP) for the set that comes with accessories.
Note that charging cables, manuals, user guides, or quick-start-guides are NOT listed in this column.
More info
The model number of the e-reader, which can differ from the model name. This allows you to look up more information on the exact device. This is also helpful to figure out which exact e-reader you have, or what exact device is being sold when looking for Ebay listings.
Note that the same e-reader may be available with multiple model numbers for different color versions or hardware configurations (if any).
If available, a link to the full user guide or manual of the listed e-reader, so you can see how it works, or find other details not covered in the comparison table.
If available, a link to the official product page on the website of the manufacturer.
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Pocketbook Inkpad EO has a MicroSD slot/reader. Please update the chart.
Thanks for pointing that out. Fixed!
Hi, the Viwoods AI size of “10,65” Inch is not in the check-list “Display Size”.
Also, could you include a “> 10 Inch” selection in the “Display Size”?
Greetings, Julian
Hi Julian, thanks for pointing that out. I’ve just added 10.65 inch as a filter option. I’m eventually going to turn some of the filter options (like display size and MSRP) into sliders that allow you to select any range, but it’ll take some time to develop.
hi, thank you SO much for this tool! Would you please consider adding a filter for weight? I want to stay under 200 grams, and it’s challenging sorting through. thank you again!
You’re welcome! I’ve just added the weight filter for you! 🙂
The pocketbook verse pro (and maybe other versions) have buttons, but it doesn’t show up when the buttons filter is used. But in the table, it shows it has 4 buttons.
Thanks for the feedback – I’ve just implemented a filter-option called ‘ANY buttons’ that you can check to show all e-readers that have any buttons at all. This should fix the issue. I’ve left the other filter-options available so you can also filter for specific kinds of buttons.
Great, thanks so much!
And great job on the site, super helpful!
You’re welcome Jeff! Thanks for the compliment! 🙂
Just added two new e-readers by Boox: Note Air 4 C and Palma 2. They’ve also announced Boox Note Max, which I’ll add to this table once the full specs are known.
Just added all of the new Kindle devices! For a few more details and a size comparison of the new Kindle devices, also see the Kindle comparison page.
The most interesting addition is the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. The obvious competitor to that would be the Kobo Libra Colour, which uses the same display. For the side-by-side comparison: Kindle Colorsoft vs Kobo Libra Colour.
Added the reMarkable Paper Pro that was announced just now! It’s has a Gallery 3 based color screen, meaning it’s not using a separate color layer on top of black & white (like Kaleido), but uses cyan, yellow, magenta, and white color particles all in one layer to create a color image. The result is a better contrast and color vibrancy.
As for the other specs; here’s a comparison between the reMarkable Paper Pro and the reMarkable 2!
Great job, Guido!
I noticed a a mistake in RMPP screen resolution, should be 2160×1620.
Thanks, M.!
I noticed I made a mistake in the resolution of the Remarkable Paper Pro when I first added it, but I’ve already corrected that a few days ago. It’s possible that the wrong number was saved in a cached version of this page, so I’ve made sure to purge the cache just now.
For consistency across the table, I’m showing the resolution as Width × Height. For the reMarkable Paper Pro, it should now show it as 1620×2160 in the table.
I have just added an explanation of all of the E-reader specifications and features mentioned in the table!
Just added all HiSense E ink smartphones, as well as the Bigme Hibreak E ink smartphone to the table to compare!
Many more brands and their e-reader models have been added to the comparison table: Mobiscribe, Dasung, (Xiaomi) Moaan, Fijitsu Quaderno, and Hisense.
I’ve also added the newly announced Daylight Computer DC-1, which features a Reflective LCD (RLCD) screen with a 60 Hz refresh rate, as well as the two other brands with a similar RLCD screen: HannsNote with the HannsNote2 and Eyemoo with the Epaper S1. RLCD is another paper-like screen technology that doesn’t use any backlight, and is fully visible in full sunlight – just like E ink. It has a much higher refresh rate, which makes for smoother animations, and makes it possible to watch video. However; unlike E ink, it’s not bistable, which means the screen constantly draws power to display anything. So the battery life will be much shorter – a few days of use instead of a few weeks like with most E ink devices.
Ebay links have been added for all listed discontinued products. So if a product isn’t sold as new anymore, but you’re still interested in buying it, simply click the Ebay link to quickly see if anyone is selling a used or refurbished one. There are lots of good deals to be found in the used e-reader market!
Apart from buying second hand, another way to save money on your purchase is by using coupons. I’ve requested discount coupons from vendors and have received a few you can use. You can find the list of e-reader discount coupons here.
Just added 13 recent e-reader/e-note models by the brand Bigme to compare. There’s some information unavailable (E ink screen type on their B&W models, weight of many of their models, product manuals), but I’ll do my best to uncover that. If you have any of that info, please let me know!
Supernote, Nook, Reinkstone, and PocketBook have been added! Will work on adding Bigme and MobiScribe next.
Onyx Boox, Meebook, and the Lenovo Smart Paper have been added to the table! Also completely reworked the table structure, and added more specifications and features to compare. Added more filter options as well: you can now filter to see which device has Android, an AUX port (headphone jack), built-in speakers, or on HDMI port.
More brands to follow soon!
Just published this comparison table/chart to compare e-readers of three of the most popular brands: Kindle, Kobo, and reMarkable (which is also considered to be an e-ink tablet/notepad). The table contains all Kindle, Kobo, and reMarkable e-reader models ever released as of now.
Make sure to use the side-by-side comparison tool if you want to compare two models side by side. For instance: Kindle Scribe vs reMarkable 2 (click the link to see this side-by-side comparison).
I’m planning to add more brands to this table over time. I’ve got these on my list to add: Pocketbook, Boox, Supernote (E-ink tablet), and Nook. If you want to receive an update on newly added brands, make sure to sign up to the newsletter!
Let met know if there’s any other brands you’d like to see added. Or if you’re missing in any features in the comparison, or have any additions or corrections to anything in the table.