Kindle Scribe vs Remarkable 2 | Hands-On COMPARISON

With the Kindle Scribe, the Remarkable 2 got its most prominent contender. And while both 10 inch e-ink devices seem similar on the surface, there are fundamental differences, which can make either one a good or bad choice - depending on your personal needs.
Let’s check out, who should and shouldn’t buy the Kindle Scribe and Remarkable 2 in this in-depth comparison.
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► Kindle Scribe (affiliate): geni.us/MAfA5V
► Remarkable 2 (affiliate): geni.us/remarkable-2
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[CHAPTERS]
00:00 Intro
00:55 Haptics & build quality
02:01 Cases
04:04 Pens
04:51 Displays
07:00 Notetaking functions & PDFs
10:17 Limited USB-functionality
11:09 E-books reading and annotations
12:57 Additional functions (audiobooks, handwriting conversion ...)
13:45 Cloud services
15:07 Pricing & options
15:53 Conclusion
[SUMMARY]
The Remarkable 2 clearly has the upper hand when it comes to note taking functionality. There are many useful features and the company has extended them over the years.
Using the Kindle Scribe makes it very clear, that Amazon is just entering the notetaking market. The functions work perfectly fine, but the feature set for handwritten notetaking is much more limited.
On the other hand, the Scribe is simply the better device when it comes to ebooks and readability. Thanks to the built-in frontlight its much more comfortable to use. Even in a well lit room, using the frontlight is a useful option.
So the bottom line is this: Get a Kindle Scribe, if you mainly want to read and don’t intent to use the notetaking functions too heavily. Choose the Remarkable 2 if you want to mainly take notes, but not if you want to read ebooks.
[DISCLOSURE]
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[@ChalidRaqami]

*Just a note: Remarkable just announced the general roll out of firmware 3.0. So it's no longer in beta, as mentioned in the video.*

[@TheManWithTwoWatches]

Yep, using reMarkable 2 ver. 3.0 today, and all of last week, a wonderful upgrade by the reMarkable Team 😀

[@lucasbakeforero426]

Actually giving a straightforward answer in the first few minutes of the video? Respect.

[@MerBowe]

You earned a new subscriber for been honest and straight to the to point just at the first beginning.

[@metehanefealtug9210]

nice english skills 🤣

[@---l---]

Here to say the same thing

[@Giuserox]

same !

[@Djm1990_]

Great to see this

[@worldwidewursti8392]

Thanks for the comparison. As a teacher, I also like the "Share Screen" feature of the remarkable. So I'm able to mirror the remarkable on my Mac or PC while presenting. Nice when adding notes to PDF.

[@ahmeds5011]

I love how u value ur viewers' time and put timestamps for the vid. I also greatly respect how u gave ur upright conclusion at the beginning of the vid to save the viewers who have no time the time of watching the vid. Great job sir

[@ml3141]

Excellent and very informative video as usual! This channel deserves a lot more subscribers! 👍👍👍👍

[@Airvee]

Giving this video a thumbs up because I got what I needed in the first few seconds. I want to gift this to someone and they're more of a writing person so that info made it easy to decide, thank you. ♥️

[@andrelucas8950]

Thanks for putting a summary up front, I wish I could like the video twice!

[@bentsprockettech]

My friend, thank you for making the clearest comparison I've seen. It helped me cement my decision. Awesome video.

[@petekadenz9465]

Excellent, in depth and concise review. Many thanks.

[@scottbecker3485]

Subbed on the basis of this one very complete and insightful, and succinctly presented review! Great value for the community! After much deliberation (and an imperfect decision to first get the Boox Nova Air 2 Plus), I just received my Kindle Scribe yesterday, for 1) mainly a better reading experience than on my otherwise beloved Kindle Voyage, and 2) simple notetaking (to-do lists, song ideas, etc.). I also considered the Remarkable, and it might have won if the weakness you pointed out here had finally been alleviated by, say, a new „Remarkable 3“ device with lights, better eBook/Kindle reading, etc. End of story: The Scribe is precisely what I had hoped it would be, and your review covers all the bases, including the all-important in-the-hands-feel of it (without case in my case, since I prefer it that way, and just use a felt sleeve for storing it). The lights are a godsend, and the writing experience is very satisfying. Incidentally, there now IS a lasso tool for the Scribe (check out the latest firmware if you haven‘t already).

[@alexgrafe]

Thanks a million for the immediate answer at the beginning of the video. Greatly appreciate that! Thumbs upped and subscribed.

[@jsking306]

Very comprehensive review. I subscribed to your channel and plan to start binge-watching your videos tonight. I have problems with diminished eyesight and was wondering if you might have some Kindle readers that I should consider. Thanks for a great video.

[@ChalidRaqami]

Generally speaking, a larger screen can be beneficial for digital reading if someone has problem with their eyesight. Simply because more words can fit on a page when using a large text size and you don't have to flip the pages as often. So a Kindle Scribe with its 10 inch screen is definitely worth a closer look. It also allows to set a slightly larger text size in the menus, which can also be useful. You can adjust the font size with the smaller models as well, and depending on your specific problems, a Kindle Paperwhite - which is much cheaper - can already be sufficient. The screen quality is very good in all current Kindle models - there are no significant differences in this respect. I'm comparing all current Kindle models in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmpgJiudpampNE

[@richparkinson9647]

Picked up two Scribes for my wife and I. They had a great deal taking off $40 for the pair and I also got addition percentage off with trading in an old Kindle including a $60 gift card. Made it much more affordable.

[@ChalidRaqami]

Despite having some of the best hardware on the market (highest resolution, lowest pen latency, excellent build quality), the Scribe is one of the cheapest 10-inch e-ink devices on the market. Getting a discount this early after launch is a good deal! :)

[@FortWhenTeaThyme]

Same, turned in a literally broken Kindle 1 and got 20% off the $400 bundle, so $80 saved. Also the backlight is a big deal for me, I frequently read and write notes in dim light.

[@Tiki_Media]

Very thorough review. It helped me make a decision, so I appreciate the time and energy you put into the video. Danke!

[@channelistanbul5321]

Which one you prefer ?

[@Tiki_Media]

@@channelistanbul5321 Ultimately I decided that neither were worth me making the jump to e-ink note taking. Each one had drawbacks and features that I wished I could get all together. I wished that one unit would have back-light, layers, file system, and in-line notes. I am sure that future versions will have more features, so I will wait.

[@stevemcclure2879]

Thanks Chalid, I've watch this a couple of times :) I love both and WANT both, but wish they were a little cheaper!

[@christoslefkimiotis9889]

Since there are people - like me - that only need a note taking instrument (not a tablet), remarkable sounds nice Also everyone says that the writing experience is excellent. But also taking notes means to easily scribble on pdfs, word documents etc and other different types of books, thus the easily access to everything is vital, why pay for mailing services, why there is no light.... I am really confused about this device. Nice review.

[@matthewspringer3984]

There are a LOT of folio and pencil options on Amazon that are compatable with both of these devices and I would suggest getting those accessories from a 3rd party, and NOT through Remarkable. I just bought my RM2, but ordered my pencil and folio from Amazon... I saved $100.

[@RizkiAnjani]

Great idea!

[@jose.davalos]

Such an incredible video! Thank you so much!

[@Bruceneuman]

I have ended up with an iPad, MacAir, Remarkable 2, Amazon Scribe and some older Kindle readers. I use this collection for work and home. As there is no perfect device, I look at these as all part of a tool kit and you simply cannot have enough tools. As for the comparison in question I find the front lit screen of the Scribe a big advantage for my needs. However, I have even found uses for both the Remarkable 2 and the Scribe during the day. Secretly, I also keep a pad and pen nearby. Great review, by the way.

[@figadodeporco]

why don't you add a typewriter, a quill, sepia ink and some papyrus to your collection for work and home, just in case? You seem to like hoarding itens with barely the same function...

[@gangleweed]

@@figadodeporco ....and how about the John Bull printing outfit..........quite the rage in the days of my boyhood.

[@figadodeporco]

@@gangleweed hahahaha never saw that before, but it surely fits

[@goboldly5700]

I'm thinking much same. Each device seems to have its niche purpose. I use my iPad for various things but cannot see using it for extensive note taking due to the very glassy surface feels & I really prefer the idea of an e-ink device for notetaking. I picked up a Boox Air2 Plus thinking that would be great for notetaking and Kindle Book reading since it is an Android based device. I am not liking it for reading - I find the resolution to be poor as type seems pixelated to some extent compared to any Kindle device. Also not thrilled about saving sensitive docs on a Chinse cloud server. I got the Scribe and man is it great for reading Kindle books. I like the recent update that adds more pens, but I really need layers and ability to store my doc to Dropbox. Editing true PDFs would also be nice. So, here I am thinking of the RM2 for note taking. Dilemmas Dilemmas. IDK. This kinda reinforces the idea that there is no ONE DEVICE FITS ALL NEEDS.

[@SheriCarthan-MinistryHelp]

“… you simply can never have too many tools.” 😊 ✅

[@andrewFJ]

Man, I love the T-shirt and starfleet badges on the wall, as well as poster. So cool to see another Star Trek fan. : )

[@HealyHQ]

Good comparison, thank you.

[@benstiller500]

Please help: I have low vision. Can you tel which read has the biggest letters on max.fonz size? The Kindle Scribe or Remarkable or Kobo 10.2? I just learned that the Kindle Scribe is just pumping more wors on one screen, keeping the letter size similar or identical with the standard Kindles... Good video. Greetings

[@kevalan1042]

Too bad they didn't add a physical button on the side of the Scribe, like on the Kindle Oasis

[@worldwidewursti8392]

... Also it is possible to connect to the remarkable via ssh and access a minimalistic Linux. During classes I run a webserver on my remarkable to share documents. Very nerdy.

[@milaoshu]

Would you mind doing an e-reader tier list video?

[@ChalidRaqami]

It's actually on my to-do list. Just haven't gotten to it yet :)

[@pkerry12]

summing this up " for a good note taking device and writing experience the Remarkable 2 is the best option" For a good e reader experience the scribe is your best option.

[@cameronoleary3916]

I'm just curious, but is it possible to use the Kindle Scribe Folio with the Remarkable 2

[@ChalidRaqami]

No, unfortunately not - dimensions are too different and also the magnets holding it in place are positioned differently.

[@ivanzq21]

I did not understand, if i synchronise (my designs, draws etc) the Kindle Scribe with my Macbook, in wich format am I gonna watch it? Only pdf?

[@ChalidRaqami]

Unfortunately, you can't directly synchronize notes with a macbook or PC. You need to send them through the email function on the scribe. You'll get a link to a PDF file you can download.

[@cristianmicu]

good luck keeping the good vision you have now. and worry about not getting the screen with enough dpm, because you can now read anything no matter how small lettering ''challenge you face, but things will change, my friend, and they dont change for the better. i used to look for maximum dpm in my 20's too, now i dont care about screen dpm

[@bizulk]

Is this still true one year after "take remarkable if I take notes most of the time, if you read most of the time take the scribe "?. I'd like to digitalize most of my notes which are most of the time mind-map with some notes. Thanks

[@ChalidRaqami]

Yes, it's still true, but the gap isn't as big as it was when I made the video. Amazon updated the Scribe a couple of time with some useful features which made it much better for notetaking than it initially was at launch. So I'd say the basic message of the video is still the same, but I suspect more people are willing to compromise and go for the Scribe with it's improved features.

[@SuperDenizio]

The only two things I miss in Kindle: 1) pencil notes taking in books and 2) fonts assortment

[@joeonejoeone]

Best way to read!!!!

[@DerKirchenhocker]

Beware, as the new Kindle Scribe update comes with a bug where you are forced to restart it when it tries to wake up. It’s prone to just going blank.

[@LovelyLA100]

I’m not having that issue in mine

[@conspickerous]

Neither do I. Got to talk to CS for that one.

[@mohned2004]

what is the best onyx boox note Air2 Plus Or Onyx Boox Nova Air C ??????

[@ChalidRaqami]

I'd go for the Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus. The Boox Nova Air C E-Ink Kaleido screen is too much of a compromise in my opinion.

[@mohned2004]

@@ChalidRaqami What is the best reader device in your opinion in the order?

[@dickey1331]

The lack of the front light makes me side with the scribe.

[@moiraohara]

Yeah i bought rm2 and got a scribe later and because of the light. Rm2 has the cool ability of directly write in books and not scribe but i think scribe is turning to be a beast of improvement with all the updates 🎉

[@manojlds]

Yeah I got used to my Paperwhite and can't go back

[@SheriCarthan-MinistryHelp]

@@moiraoharaHi. I’m on the fence about which one to get. I’ve had kindles since the beginning but the remarkable seemed better. At least, until I read comments like yours. They both have great features. Did you return the rM2? Which writing experience was better? I don’t really read. I mostly use kindles to take my PDFs with me. The light is definitely a plus. Thanks 😊

[@moiraohara]

@@SheriCarthan-MinistryHelp i have both. Remarkle is better for non drm ebooks and pdfs we can write directly and the experience of writing is great but kindle scribe is also amazing and have light, the rm2 do not have light. It depends of what you want. If its for day time no light need love my rm2, that i use mostly for pdfs on medicine because i am a nurse and i like to read those books and i can write direct on them but also i like the scribe post square for us to write and you have a crispy display i think 300dpi and remarkle 2 is less. If you do not want to write directly or is a priority on the ebook/pdf go with the scribe the light was a plus for me and its great to write

[@SheriCarthan-MinistryHelp]

@@moiraohara Being a minister, teacher, and student, I take TONS of notes! I have a PDF app that enables me to mark up PDFs on my iPad and Kindle Fire Max. I use it only occasionally. Though that’s cool, that feature is not a priority for me. The scribe is still sitting in the box, unopened while I’m still trying to decide. Being a small business owner, I don’t like returning things. But, the only way I’ll know for sure is to give it a whirl. I’m sure the scribe will fit my needs, but the remarkable looks great and is highly functional as a note taker. Decisions decisions! Thanks for responding! 😊

[@BustanSalikin]

Can I open pdf files on kindle scribe?

[@ChalidRaqami]

Yes, but to be able to write directly on the page, you need to send to through "send-to-kindle".

[@victormedeiros3523]

Amazing review! Which one would be best for a study notebook?

[@ChalidRaqami]

It's really hard to say, because it depends on the requirements. The Remarkable 2 or Supernote A5X are great E-Ink tablets that are focused on notetaking. You'll get a very well thought out system for taking notes on either one. My main issue with both is that they don't have a built-in front-light, which can be a bit annoying at times. The Kindle Scribe is an ereader first, but works just fine as a note-taking device as well. It's just not as feature-rich as the other ones. But having said that, I come back to the Scribe all the time, because it's one of the quickest to start up. And the frontlight and display quality are awesome. I'll do a video shortly, where I specifically talk about school related applications of various E-Ink tablets.

[@victormedeiros3523]

@@ChalidRaqami Another question: does the Kindle Scribe have writing functions such as highlighting, underlining, marking, post-it, etc?

[@classicappetite]

I could see the latency clearly on Remarkable 2!

[@ianbrekke1808]

I noticed this, too. Just received a Scribe for Christmas and am disappointed by the bare bones software options, but latency on the reMarkable would drive me crazy.

[@USA79999]

It’s about 2 years and way back in tech

[@29erallday]

How do you like describe now that you've had it for a year?​@@ianbrekke1808

[@manojlds]

Bummer, got used to the light on my paperwhite and cant go back.

[@JustXavier]

I think you forgot to mention the subscription fee that comes with remarkable

[@ChalidRaqami]

I mention it starting at 13:45, but didn't go into too much detail there. Might to that with the full Remarkable 2 review I'm preparing at the moment.

[@mauchkimberly]

The front light matters.

[@pkerry12]

can you say "get to the chopper" and "I'll be back"

[@ChalidRaqami]

maybe

[@USA79999]

Have both, for notes RM is the best nothing close. Scribe is an reader for books and doodling

[@derrickcotten3839]

Both of these are too expensive in my opinion. An entry level iPad can do all of this and more at a similar price point.

[@robertr6393]

You can't compare the two, Amazon in 2024 is still not able to sync notes to cloud or write on book pages. Amazon is back is a stone age in comparison to competitors and the only thing going for them is 300dpi which they patent ends this year so byyyeee Kindle, you are about to have your butt handed to you. Just compare it to Supernote to see how ridiculous the differences are.

[@fgpsychology]

Both are overpriced and a subscription for this kind of product is just idiotic... Looking at you remarkable.

[@maxheadrom3088]

You drew a weird looking house there! (just joking!)

[@robertr6393]

in 2024 Kindle Amazon (AWS owners) can't figure out how to sync notes to cloud... disgracefully. Woman at amazon will get rights to vote in 2040-50 max. We will cheer for them as we did for iPhone for getting USB-C in 2024 and call is revolutionary lol

[@thickdickwad7736]

Good review but having a hard time understanding with your thick accent 😕

[@ianbrekke1808]

Zero problems here.

[@lenbabin]

Really? You should get out more.

[@petekadenz9465]

I had no such problem. It was crystal clear. And I love his accent as well.

[@giseleabreucoelho4303]

No problems here, and I'm not a native English speaker.

[@blazejdzikowski9611]

Maybe it’s something with your ears? No problems here

[@user-nl6vc4hs3c]

Very comprehensive review. I subscribed to your channel and plan to start binge-watching your videos tonight. I have problems with diminished eyesight and was wondering if you might have some Kindle readers that I should consider. Thanks for a great video.

[@ChalidRaqami]

Thanks, and sorry for the late response :) I got the question a couple of times in the past and it's not easy to answer. Amazon offers one of the most accessible ereaders out there, but they aren't perfect either. You can change the user interface text size a little, so it's easier to read. You can also switch to dark-mode which might also help. And there's also a screen-reader (called "VoiceView") that reads the items on the screen out loud and helps navigating the user interface. Another option might be the PocketBook InkPad Lite, which has a 9.7 inch E-Ink screen and the user interface is just scaled up to the larger screen size, which probably makes it the easiest to navigate of any ereader I've used. You can find more info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpbIqmWQh7aVsKM