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Best E Ink Tablet 2023: Top Picks for Reading & Writing
If you’re choosing an e-ink tablet from 2023, the big decision is the balance between a pure writing feel, an open app ecosystem, and tight reading integrations. Below, we compare the standouts and show where templates and planners from Templacity make each device more productive.
What matters in an e-ink tablet
A great e-ink tablet combines a crisp display, low-latency pen input, reliable software, and simple export/sharing. I weighed:
- Display & ghosting control — 300 PPI text clarity for long reading sessions.
- Writing latency & feel — surface friction, parallax, and pen ergonomics.
- Software & ecosystem — app support, updates, cloud sync.
- Battery life — days or weeks, not hours.
- Template compatibility — how easily you can add planners, dashboards, and journals.
Want ready-made layouts? Start with the reMarkable Template Guide, Boox Templates, and the Kindle Scribe Templates. For Paper Pro/Move users, see how to import templates to reMarkable Paper Pro Move.
Best E Ink Tablet 2023: the verdict
reMarkable 2 wins for the most “paper-like” writing experience. Onyx Boox Note Air 2 / Plus is best for flexibility and third-party apps. Kindle Scribe suits readers deep in the Amazon ecosystem who want native book annotation. Kobo Elipsa 2E shines for EPUB-heavy libraries with pen support.
Top models compared
Here’s a quick comparison of the most popular 2023 options and where they excel.
| Model | Display | Best for | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|---|
| reMarkable 2 | 10.3″, ~226 PPI, mono | Paper-like writing, distraction-free focus | No front light, limited apps—pair with reMarkable templates for structure |
| Onyx Boox Note Air 2 / Plus | 10.3″, high PPI, Android | Flexible apps, cloud services, custom PDFs | More settings to manage; steeper learning curve |
| Kindle Scribe | 10.2″, 300 PPI, Kindle OS | Reading + native mark-up in Kindle books | Closed formats; extend with Kindle Scribe templates |
| Kobo Elipsa 2E | 10.3″, 227 PPI, ComfortLight PRO | EPUB-centric libraries with pen notes | Writing tools trail Boox in depth; some format limits |
Templates that unlock each device
Templates turn blank pages into systems. Popular picks at Templacity:
- Kindle Scribe Templates — daily/weekly planners, project boards, journals.
- reMarkable Template Suite — Daybook planner, habit trackers, finance logs.
- Boox Templates Collection — optimized page sizes for Notes/NeoReader, Drive sync tips.
- Free Kindle Scribe templates and a starter planner PDF.
Using reMarkable Paper Pro / Move? Follow our import guide for custom templates in minutes.
Use the Best Device with the Best Templates
Pair your device with hyperlinked, well-designed templates built for clarity and speed.
