reMarkable Paper Pro Move review: A small e-ink tablet that feels like real paper

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reMarkable Paper Pro Move: Specs

• Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.24 x 0.26 inches
• Weight: approx. 0.51lbs
• Display size: 7.3-inch canvas color display
• Resolution: 1696 × 954 pixels (264 ppi)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Processor: 1.7 GHz dual-core Cortex-A55
• Memory: 2GB RAM
• Storage: 64 GB internal memory
• Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion battery (2,334 mAh)
• Networking: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Connectivity: USB-C connection

I love writing and drawing by hand and have always wanted a tablet that mimics the feel of paper.

When I was allowed to test the Remarkable 2 in 2020 and the Remarkable Paper Pro in 2024, I was hooked: It just felt right and I’ve only worked with these tablets ever since.

Admittedly, they are very minimalist and quite expensive. But when it comes to the best writing experience on an e-ink screen, there’s no way around the Remarkable tablets.

I’m admittedly a Remarkable fanboy. And this fanboy was allowed to let off steam again with the brand new Remarkable Paper Pro Move. A Remarkable Paper Pro that you can stick in your back pocket, so to speak.

If you are not yet familiar with Remarkable tablets, then I advise you to read on. You’ll be surprised how good it can feel to write on a tablet.

reMarkable Paper Pro Move: Unboxing and first impressions

The Remarkable Paper Pro Move has arrived and the packaging is similar to its predecessors, only much smaller.

As soon as you unpack it, you realize that the Remarkable Paper Pro Move is no ordinary tablet. It comes in high-quality packaging that immediately conveys the feeling of holding a premium product in your hands.

Everything looks well thought out, from the design to the accessories to the first switch-on.

Since I know the Move’s big brother, I can already say that the tablet is a slim e-ink tablet that has been specially developed for paperless and distraction-free work, such as writing, sketching and editing documents (e.g. adding annotations to a PDF file). The writing experience is almost paper-like and all content created on the tablet can be saved in the cloud and edited synchronously on different Remarkable tablets.

reMarkable Paper Pro Move: Design

Like its big brother, the Remarkable Paper Pro Move is a slim and minimalist e-ink tablet with 64 GB of memory. It measures 7.7 x 4.24 inches and is very thin at 0.26 inches, but slightly thicker than the Paper Pro. At 0.51lbs, it’s almost half the weight of the Remarkable Paper Pro though.

The casing remains true to the familiar design: simple, modern and in a subtle grey. Magnets on the back hold the Book Folio securely in place, while fine longitudinal grooves on the sides ensure a non-slip grip.

The USB-C port is located—as usual—at the bottom left, the on/off switch at the top left. The supplied Marker Plus adheres magnetically to the right-hand side of the device, where it is also charged wirelessly.

reMarkable Paper Pro Move: Display

The display is 7.3 inches in size and has a resolution of 1696 × 954, with 264 PPI. The newcomer also relies on E-Ink Gallery 3 technology, which allows the tablet to display up to 20,000 colors. Touch function is available.

The resolution is high and the lines are clear and precise as usual.

It should be noted that the tablet is not designed for professional illustrations, but is ideal for sketching drafts, ideas or templates.

The backlighting of the display is marvelous. This makes it easy to read or write even in the dark. The lighting can be adjusted in five levels, from completely off to brilliantly bright. These levels can be set to “extra bright” in the settings. However, the backlight is difficult to activate in complete darkness if you’ve previously forgotten to switch it on.

The tablet’s response time with the pen is 12 milliseconds. Pressure sensitivity is available. And another highlight: if you make a mistake, you can either tap the display with two fingers to undo it or use the back of the marker as an eraser.

The canvas color display is particularly low-reflection and produces colors using millions of microscopically small ink particles. These consist of the colors white, cyan, magenta, and yellow and are precisely controlled for each individual pixel.

reMarkable Paper Pro Move: Software and functions

Anyone who already owns a Remarkable will find the new Paper Pro Move easy to use: scan the QR code, enter the code and all documents and settings are automatically transferred.

The tablet runs the Linux-based Remarkable OS (version 3.22.0.65), which receives regular updates for new functions and greater stability.

Various tools such as ballpoint pens, pencils, calligraphy pens, and markers are available for writing. In addition to black, grey and white, there are six additional colors. Several layers facilitate illustration work in particular.

In addition to the backlighting, the handwriting-to-text function is another highlight. This is ideal for processing handwritten notes in Word. However, speech recognition remains a weak point: mixed texts in German and French still lead to errors.

Paper Pro Move supports PDF and ePub files, enables handwritten notes, text search, and clear file management. Documents can be tagged, sorted and bookmarked—ideal for anyone who wants to work in a structured way.

Thanks to cloud synchronization, all notes can also be accessed on a PC, app or other devices. Services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive make sharing easier.

The Remarkable Paper Pro Move also offers numerous templates, such as lined pages, calendar layouts, or sheet music, and can be secured using a PIN code.

reMarkable Paper Pro Move: Battery

The Remarkable 2 and Remarkable Paper Pro had an excellent battery life. Even after a month and a half without using either of them, there was still enough power to continue working immediately.

The Paper Pro Move is also impressive in terms of battery life. According to the manufacturer, the battery can be charged from 0 to 90 percent in just 45 minutes and lasts around two weeks in normal use—and even up to 90 days in standby mode. A long-term test is still pending, but after five days of intensive use, the battery was only one bar out of five.

reMarkable Paper Pro Move: Accessories

The Book Folio is a custom-fit protective cover for the Remarkable Paper Pro Move. It reliably protects the tablet without restricting its use. The robust material closes magnetically, holds the device securely in place and makes it easy to remove. When closed, the Remarkable automatically goes into sleep mode and is reactivated when opened. There is a loop on the right-hand side to prevent the marker from falling off.

The Book Folio is available in three versions: Premium Leather in black or brown, Mosaic Weave in basalt, burgundy, or cobalt and Polymer Weave in grey.