The ReMarkable Paper Pure is a more affordable version of ReMarkable's e-ink range, but the upgrade it will bring to all devices is key

ReMarkable is back with a new e-ink tablet, the ReMarkable Paper Pure. And it comes with a wealth of new upgrades and integrations that push the company closer towards businesses.

To be clear, this isn't an upgrade of the Paper Pro (or Paper Pro Move). It's a different line altogether that's more affordable. So it loses some premium features, looks less stylish than the Pro, and doesn't offer colors. But it opens the ReMarkable experience up to more customers (potentially).

What's more, the launch of the Pure will see a software upgrade pushed out to all ReMarkable devices that makes them ultimately better, which I will explain later in this review.

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ReMarkable Paper Pure: Design

There's nothing else on the market quite like the ReMarkable Paper Pure, except maybe the Paper Pro. It's not like any tablet I've seen, nor does it share any resemblance to other e-ink devices. The brown casing and chassis don't sound particularly appealing, and yet it's quite distinctive. The indented reMarkable logo on the back adds a touch of class, and the 6mm thinness almost makes it feel like it isn't a piece of technology at all.

The first change I noticed was the wider bezel on the left of the tablet – like a sort of inside margin where you might hold it if you're standing. I don't particularly like it. I wasn't keen on the Paper Pro having something similar along the bottom either. However, it's a necessary inclusion as that's where the main circuitry is. Which is part of the reason it's so thin, so I can't complain too much.

Once again, the display is powered by 'canvas' technology, though without the inclusion of color. That, for me, is a real loss. But also, why this tablet is both more affordable and feels more serious. It's just 10.3in, so noticeably smaller than the 11.8in Pro. But still just as responsive and comfortable. No other tablet gives you that feel of pencil on paper quite like reMarkable.

You get a USB Type-C slot in the bottom left corner and a power button at the top left. Those corners are also subtly rounded, and the chassis has two groove lines that run right around the whole device. There are also bumps on the back cover at each corner. One thing that is missing, which was on Pro, is a night light for the display. So this is decidedly a device that needs sunshine or your big light being on.

As with the Pro, the Pure has accessories; you get an all-black marker and folio case. You need to pay a little extra for the case, which comes in red, blue, and a sort of minty green. The case is very sturdy, but it doesn't clip onto the tablet. You have to pull the reMarkable out fully to use it.

ReMarkable Paper Pure: Specs and Performance

Once again, we can't really benchmark a ReMarkable device; you can't download apps or play videos, so that rules out Geekbench and our in-house battery test. So we are going by feel, and it feels, to me, to be faster than previous models. The screen responds quicker, there's less lag to the applications, and it has only the briefest of flashes as it registers ink.

Much of this is down to the new 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 chip on the inside. And much more is down to an improved operating system and in-house software. What Remarkable has done to the Linux base to create and improve the ReMarkable OS is highly impressive. The simplified layouts, the new templates, the integrations, it's all an improvement on previous generations and significantly better than all e-ink tablets around.

Without a specific battery test, I was left with just regular use of the device, and in the two weeks I used the Paper Pure – which was primarily for work, taking notes, doodling, and editing documents – I didn't need to charge it once. As I write this review, there is still 14% of battery left.

ReMarkable Paper Pure: Features

An update is coming for all ReMarkable tablets, and the Pure is a kind of testbed for them. There is a delicate balance being struck here. ReMarkable sells its products as a distraction-free devices that aid productivity and clear thinking. But you need some link to the internet to get work done or even share your ideas with the rest of your team. And, in my experience, ReMarkable has found that balance in a brilliant way.

You can now link your ReMarkable tablet to Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook. Here, it can create meeting notes, share ideas with other members of the team (if they also have ReMarkable devices), and convert documents from Microsoft Word, Google Drive, or even Dropbox. ReMarkable has its own in-house formatting system, which allows you to pull documents in – I've used this for editing Google Docs, and even whole webpages, which even includes the images of said pages.

There are also minimal connections to Slack, where you can convert and share handwriting and sketches. This is largely where AI is used by ReMarkable, and thankfully, it hasn't made that the main selling point. You can also search your handwriting and typed notes, making it easier to find what you've written.

I fell in love with the ReMarkable Paper Pro last year, but if you were to ask me what I didn't like, it would be the lack of integrations and connections that have now been solved by the Paper Pure. I still have a distraction-free tablet, but I can add it into my workflow, share it with teammates, and realistically use it every day for work. And, brilliantly, this update goes to other ReMarkable devices.

What's more, the Connect for Business subscription service just adds further evidence that ReMarkable makes work devices. It gets that we still need the space and tools to think freely. But adds business-focused features like device management and enterprise single sign-on.

ReMarkable Paper Pure: Is it worth it?

ReMarkable Paper Pure is available now in two bundles, one that's for the device and the marker for £359, and another that also includes the Sleeve Folio for £399. Both options are significantly cheaper than the Paper Pro, which was around £500 at launch.

So the Pure is a more affordable version of ReMarkable's e-ink range and perhaps a more business-focused one. However, its main features will come to all reMarkable devices via an update. So I will say I do like the Pure, but I much prefer the Paper Pro; it's a much better device in terms of looks and features (I love the colors).

ReMarkable Paper Pure specifications