reMarkable Pro Reviews (2025): What Critics & Users Agree On

reMarkable Pro Reviews: What Critics & Users Are Saying

The reMarkable Paper Pro (often shortened to “reMarkable Pro”) adds a color e-ink canvas, front light, larger 11.8″ display, and a premium keyboard folio option. Below is a neutral summary of what major publications and real owners highlight most—so you can decide if it fits your workflow.

Expert Reviews & Media Impressions

• WIRED – Praises the Pro as a “digital notebook” that’s satisfying to use; likes the color screen, light, and Type Folio, but flags price and first-party keyboard lock-in. Read WIRED’s review.
• The Verge – Calls it “outrageous” and “luxurious”; says it’s fantastic for marking up documents and note-taking, but not ideal for media consumption; notes color/refresh trade-offs. Read The Verge’s take.
• CrackBerry – Highlights larger color display, front light, and writing feel; lists cons like reduced grayscale depth, higher weight, and cost. Read CrackBerry’s review.
• overkill.wtf – Notes the 11.8″ Canvas Color (E Ink Gallery 3), blended color options, and a gritty texture that enhances writing. Read overkill.wtf’s review.
• TheGamer – Says the Pro’s pen feel is smoother and more “ballpoint-like” than RM2, which felt more pencil-like; still questions the premium for some users. Read TheGamer’s review.

User & Community Feedback

• Reddit (3-month review) – One user reports dead pixels and pen accuracy drift after a couple of months, despite loving the paper-replacement workflow. Read the thread.
• Reddit (9-month review) – Another user says they “love this device” for math, notes, and sketching; praises sync convenience in real scenarios. Read the update.
• Best Buy customers – Common positives: paper-like writing, organization, front light; common cons: price and occasional lag with big PDFs. See Best Buy reviews.
• Medium (Jared Belcher) – Long-time fan calls it the nicest writing tablet yet, but not “perfect” for the price. Read the Medium review.
• Hacker News discussion – Frequent critiques: sluggish color refresh for heavy PDF use, limited integrations by design. Read the HN thread.

Strengths Critics Agree On

• Exceptionally natural handwriting feel and low latency (multiple outlets).
• Color e-ink + front light broaden use cases for markup/highlighting (WIRED, The Verge).
• Premium build and larger 11.8″ canvas for documents and planning (CrackBerry, WIRED).
• Type Folio case creates a distraction-free writing/typing setup (WIRED, The Verge).

Common Trade-Offs & Complaints

• Color refresh/ghosting slower than LCD/OLED; not ideal for media (The Verge, HN).
• Higher price; accessories add up (WIRED, Best Buy customers).
• Reduced grayscale depth vs older mono panels (CrackBerry).
• Minimal app ecosystem by design; heavy PDFs can feel slow (HN, user reports).

Who Should Consider the reMarkable Pro?

Great fit: note-takers, planners, editors, and students who value a distraction-free device with color markup and a larger canvas, especially if pairing with a keyboard folio.

Maybe skip: anyone who needs fast color refresh for media/books, robust app integrations, or a lower budget (RM2 or Paper Pro Move may suffice).

Make It a Planner Powerhouse

Pair the device with a hyperlinked planner to get the most out of its size and color highlighting:

• Daybook Planner for reMarkable Paper Pro Move
• All reMarkable Templates

Referenced Reviews

• WIRED
• The Verge
• CrackBerry
• overkill.wtf
• TheGamer
• Best Buy customer reviews
• Medium (Jared Belcher)
• Hacker News discussion