| Name | Penstar eNote 2 | reMarkable 2 |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $399 | $399 |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Availability | Available | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Penstar, Amazon | reMarkable, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta 1250 | E Ink Carta |
| Display size (inch) | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1860×2480 | 1404×1872 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 226 PPI |
| Screen light? | No | No |
| Adjust color temperature? | NA | NA |
| Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ❌ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ 9 buttons (programmable) | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dark mode | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ❌ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 14 | reMarkable OS (Codex) |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Any; download via APK or app store | PDF/EPUB reader |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Email app? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ | ✔ +OneDrive |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 128 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM | 4000 MB | 1000 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 2.2 GHz octa core | 1.2 GHz dual core |
| Other built in: | Speaker, 4 microphones | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | Via USB adapter | ❌ |
| Other ports? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 6500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| (USB) charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 22.6×19.8×0.55 | 24.6×18.8×0.47 |
| Weight (gram): | 390 | 403.5 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 8.90×7.80×0.22 | 9.6×7.4×0.19 |
| Weight (oz): | 13.76 | 14.24 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | Blue | Silver |
| Accessories in the box | Stylus (B5, 2×), leather folio, 18 stylus nibs | Marker (+$79), or Marker Plus (+$129) |
| More information | ||
| Model number | ? | RM113 to 115 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Penstar.ai | Remarkable.com |
| Brand origin | United States | Norway (Europe) |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Penstar, Amazon | reMarkable, Amazon |
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