Wired Names reMarkable Paper Pro Best Digital Notebook of 2026

Wired has named the reMarkable Paper Pro its top overall digital notebook for 2026 in the latest edition of its guide to smart notebooks and smart pens. The device, priced at $679 for the Marker Plus Bundle or $630 with the standard Marker, leads a field of seven recommended devices published in the guide's May 2026 update. The recommendation is reinforced by separate testing from Forbes Vetted, which independently designated the Paper Pro as the best writing tablet overall following months of hands-on testing. Both publications evaluated multiple models before reaching their conclusions.

The Details

Wired's guide, updated in May 2026, evaluates seven recommended digital notebooks alongside smart pens and honorable mentions. The update introduced the reMarkable Paper Pure as a new pick and moved the previous-generation reMarkable 2 to the honorable mentions category. The full publication spans multiple device categories and accessories, assessing both dedicated notebooks and complementary smart pen accessories.

The top overall selection, the reMarkable Paper Pro, is built around a 10.8-inch color E Ink display. The device includes an adjustable front light and a matte screen designed to replicate the texture of physical paper. It supports colorful pen options and offers a keyboard folio accessory, priced at $229, for users who want to add typing capability to the device. A charging stylus also rounds out the available accessories.

Wired reviewer Nena Farrell highlighted the Paper Pro's mix of retained strengths and new additions. Farrell stated, "The reMarkable Paper Pro has everything we like about the reMarkable 2—a matte screen feels like paper, quick and responsive writing experience, and a great battery life—and adds a few cool new features like colorful pen options and a gentle built-in screen light that uses ambient light from the room."

Amazon's Kindle Scribe, in its second-generation 2024 release, earned Wired's "Personal Favorite" designation. The device retails for $400, with Wired citing its best-in-tested battery life and overall convenience in making the selection.

The Kobo Libra Colour was recognized as "Best for Books" in Wired's guide, currently available at approximately $200, down from $230. For buyers operating on tighter budgets, Wired listed the reMarkable Paper Pure at $399 as "Best on a Budget."

Separate evaluations from other first-tier publications support portions of Wired's rankings. Forbes Vetted independently tested the devices over several months before naming the reMarkable Paper Pro the best writing tablet overall. The publication also listed the Kobo Elipsa 2E and Amazon Kindle Scribe as top alternatives.

The New York Times' Wirecutter selected the Supernote A5 X2 Manta as its top pick for digital notebooks. In its assessment, Wirecutter noted that the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft packs more features and a lighter casing at a comparable price.

Context

Digital notebooks, also known as E Ink tablets or paper tablets, employ E Ink technology to create a writing surface that mimics both the appearance and tactile feedback of physical paper. These devices keep handwritten notes organized in digital form while preserving the writing experience, a method linked by researchers to memory and learning benefits for users who prefer handwriting over typing.

The accessory ecosystem for digital notebooks includes styluses equipped with erasers, keyboard folios for added typing functionality, protective covers, and cloud storage subscriptions. One available option is reMarkable Connect, which provides unlimited cloud storage at a rate of $3 per month.

Major brands consistently evaluated in the 2026 digital notebook market include reMarkable, Amazon through its Kindle product line, Kobo, and Supernote. Across these manufacturers, evaluations from Wired, Forbes, and the New York Times' Wirecutter reached different top selections: Wired and Forbes Vetted each named the reMarkable Paper Pro, while the New York Times' Wirecutter selected the Supernote A5 X2 Manta.

What's Next

Wired's May 2026 guide update added the reMarkable Paper Pure as a budget recommendation and moved the reMarkable 2 to honorable mentions. The complete guide covers seven recommended digital notebooks, supplemented by smart pen evaluations and additional honorable mentions. First-tier publications including Wired, Forbes Vetted, and the New York Times' Wirecutter maintain active testing programs for the category, with reMarkable, Amazon, Kobo, and Supernote appearing across top selections. Evaluated price points range from approximately $200 for the Kobo Libra Colour to $679 for the reMarkable Paper Pro Marker Plus Bundle. Wired's latest assessment reflects continued evaluation of options at multiple price tiers.