SuperNote A5 X - eInk Tablet Review (Late 2022)

I've been using the SuperNote a5x throughout the summer and in this video I will share my thoughts on how it compares with the reMarkable 2 and the Boox Note Air 2 Plus.
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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Initial Impressions
01:14 - Folio
02:09 - Size Comparison
02:35 - Pen
03:07 - Screen Brightness
03:32 - Writing Feel
05:25 - Software
06:15 - Optimizations for Lefties
06:34 - Quality of Life Improvements
07:36 - Evolving Software
08:01 - Organization / Navigation
08:45 - Long Notebook Support
09:58 - Fluidity
10:27 - Wishlist
13:01 - Handwriting Look & Feel
13:49 - Who is this a good fit for?
14:36 - Outro
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[@BrandonKBoswell]

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[@RickvanSluijs]

Question: is it possible to search through your notes. I use Evernote at the moment, a great tool, but it would be great to use it on such a e-ink-device.

[@MatthewSimmons1]

Great video, thank you. One idea is a follow up of all the new features since 2022, or at least the ones with the biggest impact.

[@ehsan49]

This was exactly the review I was looking for. Not so superficial that it just repeats the advertising lines, not so long that I have to watch ten 30-minute videos for each tablet. I am really grateful.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Thank you!

[@paulaparo1583]

Your reviewing style is outstanding. Few reviewers navigate the tightrope between subjectivity and objectivity with your degree of excellence. I chalk this up to your keen sense of the spectrum of e-ink user experiences (or user preferences) out there. Thank you for your valuable advice.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! It made my day.

[@amysimmons1898]

Yes, whole-heartedly agree! Your style is very easy to listen to and follow, without feeling like I have to speed things up or rewind a bunch of times. Thanks for your review...currently waiting for my Ax6 to arrive in a couple of days!

[@Tamkaizen]

+1 for for this comment

[@real_kingfalcon]

Agreed!

[@MrJamesnantz55]

My mom has reMarkable, and I have Supernote. I tried both and preferred the Supernote ten times over. I did not like reMarkable because of the scratchy feel and having to change the nibs. I've had Supernote for almost 3 years now and I use it almost every day for a variety of things. It is the best purchase I made for college and my professional life.

[@michelleeh4033]

This was super helpful. The writing feel is exactly what I like and the way you explained it has helped me finalize my decision after weeks of research

[@artofalfenito]

Great review! I sold my RM2 for my Supernote A5x and could not be happier. The organization features alone are worth it and the write feel is still much better than trying to write on my iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil. I feel like they latest beta has a done a better job of improving the appearance of the written text as well. It's now very clean and better anti-aliasing.

[@j0404t]

How’s the note syncing?

[@Professzore]

The most useful review I've seen about this topic... Well done. And thank you very much!

[@raahauge]

Super review. I watched 3 reviews by others already, but I think you focus more on issues that are also important for me. Thank you.

[@jackignatowitz2407]

You do a great job with your reviews!

[@dejumoh2916]

I loved your review 🌟 The best review about e-ink Notebooks that I’ve seen. The fact that you approach each notebook from a subjective *and* an objective perspective makes me feel that your review is honest. Good job and great video 🫶🏾

[@UrsulaPowers]

I just got the SuperNote A6x and I love it so far. Great video.

[@blueskyla7978]

So I have my Supernote A5X on its way. I agonized over my decision and have been really nervous but after seeing your video it makes me feel much more at ease with my choice. I’m excited for my cool nerd toy.

[@markrawson7321]

Very helpful - thanks! I ordered one and now can't wait ... : )

[@Svergara1]

I'm gunna give the supernote a try. I hate writing on glassy objects, that flex I feel when using a Precision V5 Pilot pen is what I absolutely need. Very happy they have a 30 days money back guarantee!

[@tonywalkerYougotswaw]

As a student this seems like the right choice for me. Can’t speak for office workers or anything like that but for a stem major I think it’s perfect

[@randall.chamberlain]

It's quite evident you are a reviewer who actually understands the real life use cases and rationale behind eink device choices. From the mirriad of other reviewers who are just in it for the clicks or the geek aspect, I appreciate finding a channel I can really rely upon for sound advice. Thanks for the time you put into these videos, it really helps I tell you.

[@jonathanross2304]

Excellent review. This is now my front runner.

[@bryantsooy9544]

Awesome review. You sold me on it. I need it for my uni classes

[@fabriceneuman]

Wonderfully done and very informative. Thanks a lot.

[@madovna]

Excellent review video. It helped a TON.

[@stacyebrim9702]

Thanks for the review!

[@Eponymity1000]

This is an exceptionally good review. A year ago, I was shopping for an e-ink device for my wife and for myself. In the end, I got the Remarkable for her and the Supernote for me. I have never used the Boox. But if you’re a person who has come here to find out which of these devices is best for you, I can tell you that what he describes here - both the praise and the criticisms - jibes almost 100 percent with my experiences, so I would also trust his assessment of the Boox. The only opinion different from mine is the assessment of the Heart of Metal pen. I have heard and read nothing but good things about that pen, so I bought one, and I hate it. It’s far too short, stubby, and light for my comfort. If I could place the cap on the top of the pen during use, that problem would be solved, but the cap in that “in-use” position just slips right off (at least it does on mine). If the cap would stay on, I would love the pen. Obviously that’s a highly subjective choice, but I think it’s an important point that I wish I had known before I spent the money. I’m sure I’m not the only person who likes to put the cap on the end of the pen for proper weight and balance while I use it. If you’re one of those people, I’d say try before you buy.

[@brucebailey1371]

I enjoyed the video and your comments and analysis. My preferences are opposite of yours in that I prefer the feel of writing on the SuperNote A5X. I agree with your thoughts about carrying the unit without worry of damaging it. It is currently my daily driver (vs. my Remarkable 2 and the Boox Note Air 2 Plus which I just gave to an employee because I'm waiting for the Tab X to arrive in a few days).

[@saraaronzon4562]

I just got my Supernote A5x. At first I almost regretted it because I didn't have a manual. Could not figure anything out, except to watch videos. Especially simply erasing. But, I finally am getting used to it. I like the writing feel. And the cost was affordable, where as RM2 was not. Thank you for your review.

[@And_Sun_Yk]

So happy to see another crabclaw left hander - with recommendations on writing. Subscribed.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

We need to stick together!

[@kutijuice3]

Sold me. I like the review details. Great communication

[@segwrites]

This is a fantastic review! Phenomenal job! I currently own an A6X and my A5X is coming in today! (So I’m stalking online videos, anxiously awaiting its arrival. Lol) Regarding pressure: I write HARD. Years ago in college, a friend borrowed my notes and joked, “Are you trying to write Braille or something??” There were many a times I tore holes through the paper with ballpoint pen, even. Well, I *LOVE* the Supernote writing experience, and can’t stand the reMarkable and BOOX devices for how they feel (and how fast I cranked through nibs). To note: One 45-minute writing session required a nib replacement with the reMarkable. I was able to return the BOOX, but I’m ready to sell my reMarkable now. Supernote, all the way! EDIT: To be clear, I’m ready to sell my reMarkable, and I’m one of the early adopters, grandfathered in with the highest tier subscription benefits…. LAST EDIT: Ratta support monitors and supports its Subreddit, and has made software changes based on user requests made in that forum. It’s got the best customer service of any e-ink device I’ve used. And as a former notebook user, the thickness of the Supernote didn’t even factor in my mind! I remember noting that it was thicker than my reMarkable when I got it early 2022, but that was the only time I thought of it. What mattered and matters to me is that I treat the reMarkable like it’s an infant with a chronic health condition-it’s fragile, and I don’t take it out of the house (or even away from my desk…). The Supernote is tough, and it comes everywhere with me! I plan to bring its bigger sister (the A5X) out with me constantly, too.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

What an excellent comment! Supernote definitely sounds like the right fit for you!

[@YelCan]

Fine review. TY! Agree with everything (I returned a ReMarkable and purchased the SuperNote A5X). I like writing on the SuperNote and disliked writing on the ReMarkable. The UX is, to me, not only a complete level above the ReMarkable, but has a more subtle, sensitive unifying intelligence behind it.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

The Supernote UX is fantastic. Two finger erasing for the win ;)

[@eloiinvestigates]

Hey Brandon, your assessment is probably the most objective on KZbin.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

❤️Thank you so much!

[@KristiannaBerger]

So helpful!!! Thank you!

[@monochromios]

I was hesitant deciding between Boox Air 2 Plus and the A5X: thanks to your video I had clear in mind why I needed the A5X instead of the Boox. So thank you ever so much for your video. The A5X really has all I need in a e-ink tablet for my job (University Reasearcher). As you said in your video, it's really the way you can write on the A5X that suits me the best.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I’m glad to hear it was helpful!

[@mruziicak]

Been thinking of these tablets in my PARA/Evernote workflow.

[@stevemcclure2879]

I totally agree after spending a couple of months researching these devices. There is no perfect device!

[@Mtndreamer]

Thank you for the great review, I’m using my 20yr anniversary bonus to purchase this and get away from the MULTIPLE task notebooks that clutter my desk. Hoping this is the perfect toy for an executive admin.

[@JuJuLona]

Writing feel description was awesome! …. I love writing on the first page of a notebook, a single sheet of paper is a loathe for me … thanks

[@slloyd25]

Just returned my Boox Note air 2 plus. Was very unimpressed with the lagging. Ordered the SN A5x last night. Can wait to try it out

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I’m curious to hear your thoughts on the differences between the two.

[@mikerios-keating978]

Your reviews have been super helpful-The kind of break downs I’ve been looking for! I *think* the SuperNote is going to be the winner, but I’m curious if there are other to-do list workflow options besides Starring (then going back to that page later and manually transferring that bullet to an actual to-do list)? Ideally for me there would be a way to mark something in real time as a to-do (box, star, etc.) and it would automatically add it to a list somewhere. Guessing that’s not a thing?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Thanks for reaching out! As of now that’s not a thing.

[@Simon_Rafferty]

I've had my Supernote A5X for 2 1/2 years now - and still love it! I didn't get on well with the pen supplied, nor the chunky pen you were using in the video - as I prefer drawing with a pencil or fineliner. Then I bought a Staedler Norris Digital pencil and for me, it has transformed the usability! It's also one of the cheapest ditital pens available - so no worries when I loose it. I added a pocket clip (from Amazon) to attach it to the device. This isn't fantastic - but seems to have worked OK.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Interesting, I will revisit it with some other stylus.

[@e.carroll6164]

I just want to point out that the writing experience changes based on the stylus that is used. The Samsung Tab S6 pen (flat on opposite sides) and the Staedtler Noris Digital EMR standard pen are great to use, and smoother than the HoM pen. For those considering an A5X, you should definitely consider getting a stylus with an eraser button. Thanks for your review - subscribed :)

[@BrandonKBoswell]

So you don’t like the two finger gesture to erase?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

@@e.carroll6164 did you set your device to left handed dominance? I am also left handed and love this feature

[@hightwelve9991]

Just got mine. I am going back and forth on using a pdf planner

[@BrandonKBoswell]

That’s a very personal decision. Do you use a paper planner currently?

[@soonyanaidu7875]

Excellent review. I appreciate the usability perspective. None of them ship to India unfortunately. One Amazon vendor was quoting 73k INR that would be 90USD.

[@sylviasilvers4295]

Thank you for the review, Brandon! None of them got coloured highlighter?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

The Boox color devices do, but none of these Black and White devices do.

[@perriknize2118]

Brandon, thank you so much for this excellent review. I have been watching a few of your videos on e-ink pads and I'm getting a little concerned that for my purposes I am going to have to stick with analog pen and paper. I have boxes and boxes of journals going back 40 years, and I use their content as raw material for my writing projects (book author). You can imagine the nightmare and waste of time in trying to a) locate relevant material and b) typing it up (though the act of typing it up often leads me to expand on what I originally wrote and is actually sometimes an important part of the writing process). Would you take a moment to advise me? I bought a ReMarkable2 and hate the way it feels to write on it--too glassy, though it is greatly improved by using a Samsung S7 pen, which has a more rubbery feel. I also find the ReMarkable to be pretty much useless for the functions I want. So I have now ordered the SuperNote A5x. I am hoping I won't need to return that, too. :-( I want to write longhand as if writing with a pen in a bound paper journal, but then I want to be able to go back maybe even months or years later and search the journal entries for material that could be relevant to a book I am at work on. I will also do conversions to text the same day I write, but these entries are going to be three to ten pages long, and the material may be suitable for many different projects, or even just to do lists. Am I going to have to convert as I go? Or can I wait until my writing session is over for the morning? And will I be able to break up the content and slot it into differenty projects or files? Ultimately, I want all of the converted text in Word documents where I can edit and revise. I can do those functions on the SuperNote for as long as possible, but in the end it needs to get onto my laptop and get printed out and emailed to my editors. Is the SuperNote going to work for me?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Hey Perri, you are in luck! The newest beta update just added support for indexed notebooks that are fully searchable.

[@MrRippyMcBaked]

I had the remarkable for a week, as i bought it before a major business trip. I immediately saw that my notes would be hard to keep track of, and decided to return it. I was looking for a e notebook that would help me keep track of important notes. I have the A5X coming in, because of the search functionality.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Indexed Search on the SuperNote is really nice. I'm surprised reMarkable hasn't added it yet.

[@afarfan3]

Very helpful review. I’m trying to decide if I want to use an e-ink tablet for my note taking during therapy sessions. I want e-ink because it is less distracting, but I’m trying to gauge download options for documentation purposes. RM2 demonstrated a helpful text conversion option (…with $8 Connect subscription…), and it seems like SN might be able to do the same. Would you consider using the SN over other tablets for the medical /mental health fields?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Text conversion is now free with the recent Connect changes from reMarkable. The SuperNote has text conversion, but only it's Word document mode (not the standard notebook). If text conversion is a major use case, I think the reMarkable is the better of the two there (especially with the new 3.0 Software Beta).

[@cigarconspiracy]

Still using an original A5 🥰

[@chao.m]

Thank you for a very informative and equally well produced sum up of what the A5X is good/not good at doing. However, I was wondering if you could add a bit (perhaps just as a reply to this comment) on how it fares as an e-ink reader, especially as a large format PDF reader (academic papers and letter/A4 sized pdf books)? Thanks again

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Hi there. This is not my use-case, so I'm probably not the best source here, but in my experience if you are dealing with large format PDF documents with multiple columns then the Boox has the most comprehensive PDF reader for that scenario. As far as I know, neither the reMarkable or the Supernote have tooling to help with making multi-column PDF reading fast and easy.

[@chao.m]

@@BrandonKBoswell thank you for your reply

[@Radulf666]

All your points are really great, I hope you have suggested them on the Trello from Ratta?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Yes, Ratta is aware of them. Thank you for watching!

[@frogrump]

This+Trello would be the dream!

[@user-xt9pv5dz5j]

Thank you for the review.. which one has the lowest lag while writing?

[@olsmxl6975]

Excellent review. What about connectivity to drop box? Any sense is google drive connectivity is on the roadmap? And kindle reader capability?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I haven't used the Dropbox support as I'm annoyed at using both Google Drive and iCloud. Google Drive connectivity is on the roadmap and Kindle support already exists and works well.

[@ferlis3232]

Brandon what a wonderful video… you created the desire in me… from where (trust shop) can I send one to Portugal? Tk you.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Thank you. Does Supernote ship to Portugal?

[@lauragabriel1263]

thanks so much for this! I am communications coordinator on the board of a non-profit dog rescue. I have pages and pages of meeting notes, to-do lists, etc that I have piling up and an e-ink book is the answer. I am slightly concerned about this device's grey-ish screen colour compared to the other 2. But I am also concerned about the pencil writing feel of the reMarkable 2. I will only be using a device for making notes and marking up documents. I write with fine point pens, never pencils. I don't sketch or draw. I will never need to export my notes, but I will need to import other documents for mark-up. Having said all that (lol), my question has to do with the different SuperNote pens.. The standard 'set' includes the standard set of pen, folio & device. I can't figure out the difference between the standard, the LEMY & the Heart of Metal pens. For what I'm looking for, I'm not sure which would be most appropriate. Any advice/comments would be appreciated.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Hi Laura, I don't have experience with the standard pen, but the writing feel is much better on the Heart of metal pen than the Lamy (on the Supernote).

[@carolmaney797]

What templates are available for note taking and to do lists? Also I am a big planner and color coding calendars are important for me. How is the calendar feature?

[@SailOnSG]

Super helpful.Thanks. Still on fence, but leaning to Super Note. Wondering if I should wait for Lenovo to come out before deciding. Although, it looks like they will have a paywall similar to ReMarkable, which is a turnoff.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

If you're curious for the Lenovo, then I would say wait and see.

[@tunghq]

I love the thinest of RM when comparing with others, wait for RM3 with higher ppi & the backlight.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

🤞

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your review! When you export a document as a pdf to Dropbox, can you still edit the original notes on the SuperNote? Or does it "lock" them as a pdf as well? (If I understand correctly, this is what happens with a ReMarkable 2).

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I believe they both work the same where when you export a PDF it is exporting a copy of the notebook at its current state. If you continue editing the current notebook those changes won’t show in the PDF until you export them again.

[@marcik90]

Thank you for your in-depth review. It gave me great insight on Supernote. I have a question, as I am a leftie myself --- do you see any major inconveniences in any of these devices for a left-handed writer? Or maybe the other way: one of them is particularly good in covering that area? I want to mention that I don't write from the "above the line", I write in the same manner as a right-handed person, but with a left hand.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

In general eInk devices are more lefty friendly than actual paper. The Supernote does a great job with this as they allow you to move the toolbar if it would get in your way. The reMarkable out of the box is mostly lefty friendly, but I find I had to hide the toolbar or I will rest my wrist on it and accidentally close the document. DDVK hacks make this a non issue, but if you don’t intend on doing that I would say the SuperNote is the more lefty friendly device.

[@marcik90]

@@BrandonKBoswell Thank you Brandon :) Now I am finally convinced on getting the Supernote.

[@lavaforce-overwatchmoments9848]

Thanks a lot

[@danwmd]

Can the software on any of these three devices be set to automatically synchronize with Evernote? Thanks for the great reviews!

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I don’t think so. You might be able to do something exotic with Google Drive and Zapier, but nothing out of the box.

[@liamirwin1249]

I think if they could improve the sync with google calendar (or similar) I would buy this in an instant. To have something for notes and planning would really help me.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Hybrid is really interesting, but it doesn’t feel like any of the tablets have really cracked it just yet.

[@onlyforoldgamers]

No mention of the writing to text conversion feature? This is the main deal breaker feature for me. Was looking forward to seeing what you had to say about it?

[@NCER999]

What do you think for a builder? I use pen and paper to take measurements and drawings of jobs. A lot of our systems are electronic these days so I end up scanning to upload. A digital option seems like it could be handy.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Sounds like it could be a really good fit. The Supernote is also not made of glass which is nice in the event you end up dropping it.

[@stryguy]

@BrandonKBoswell would you say (aside from your personal tactile preferences) that the Supernote would be a good device choice for journaling? Please let me know and thanks for all of your incredibly helpful and equally well done content!

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Definitely!

[@irenexenakis6950]

Would you clarify; would super note update the old devices? I'm curious if I should wait for the device to come out with the newest version such as with the light option, and or being able to upload ones own android apps.

[@kevinmccutcheon7047]

I appreciate your reviews, they're super helpful. I'm curious about the A5X Kindle app. Will it read the text of the books in my Kindle library (text to speech), any audio capability at all?

[@ryanstutzman]

The Kindle App supports Audible and allows immersive reading where the audiobook plays and the book text is viewable at the same time. Launch time and switching between Notebook and Kindle has also significantly improved.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

The device doesn't appear to have speakers, but it looks like this will work as long as you pair the device with Bluetooth headpones

[@nataliaduca3542]

Thinking about remarkabe and supernote A5X. My main purpose is also note taking but using word format adn converting notes to text so I can paste the notes on my report template. Any recommendation? I haven been using traditional paper and pen and justtyoing my notes into my report template. It would be nice to use my report template and write notes on it an convert them to text afterward. Thanks so much. Goo review!

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Unfortunately, I don't think either of the Supernote or the reMarkable are going to be a perfect fit here. The Supernote support handwriting to text when using its Word Document mode, but I don't think you can do that while using a custom template. The reMarkable has good handwriting to text, but might require a hack to use your custom template as well. Note with the reMarkable you send the translated text to your email. The Boox does have native support for custom templates and decent handwriting to text. If this is your main use case, you might want to give it a look.

[@oniriclink0000]

So it has no very powerful backlight? You didnt review the pdf editing. Has it an integrated dictionary when reading ? Can you write on other formats like epub ?

[@jakeham4017]

Thank you for the information. Which screen is whiter between RM and SN?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

The reMarkable is slightly whiter.

[@cheefussmith9380]

I am an attorney. I use small notebooks to take notes and primarily make to so lists. Want an eink to replace. I think we all found remarkable first. But now I’m leaning supernote :)

[@BrandonKBoswell]

The Supernote is great. I think the key question is how often do you need to export or share your notes?

[@cheefussmith9380]

@@BrandonKBoswell good point. Hadn’t thought about it. I wouldn’t say need..but it would be nice. I used to be big into productivity apps. Remember the milk and the like. I used to love being able to email myself to do items…

[@BrandonKBoswell]

@@cheefussmith9380 if it’s not a major thing then I think you’ll enjoy the Supernote.

[@cheefussmith9380]

@@BrandonKBoswell understood. Thanks for being so responsive. I love the way a pen feels on a pad but I also like scratchy feel of a FP or pencil on paper. Maybe remarkable 3 will be the unicorn :)

[@scorpisces182]

great review! Im interested in picking up a Super Note but after watching your review Im curious on one thing you mentioned. At 3:10 you talk about the back light. Does the Super Note not have a back light at all??? So the screen is always dim? Is this something that they could update or would be a hardware issue? Let me know. Thanks.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

The Supernote does not have a light and they don’t intend to add one. Because eInk is opaque you have to use a front light and doing so creates a larger gap between where you write and where your line is drawn. The folks at Supernote are optimizing for writing experience.

[@scorpisces182]

@@BrandonKBoswell You'd think having some kinda light in the device would optimize the writing experience, ya know... so you can see what you're doing lol. But I hear ya.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

@@scorpisces182 I think so too, which is why I asked them. This is their reason

[@gavinwebb]

You said you do wireframing. I'm training to become a UX Designer, and can see the value in the Supernote but am hesitant because of the price tag. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

For wireframing and sketching, I prefer the reMarkable 2. It's also significantly cheaper if you pair it with a non-reMarkable stylus.

[@DavyDave1313]

Oh sweet - I hate tablets because when you write on them they feel just like you said - writing on one page on a hard surface. I love the soft feel of writing on the first page of a notebook so that’s awesome

[@PerryPapanier]

I agree that they should let you change high lighter size.

[@aliciadiaz2730]

Hi there, thank you for a great video. I'm trying to figure out how does supernote store my notes? Is there a hardrive? Thank you!

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Yes there is onboard storage on the device itself.

[@jonniereed5293]

I write poetry. What would be your best pick. I need to be able to send to editor and KDP. As far as anything else I really don't care. Plus does it transfer hand written to typed and have alignment capabilities. Thank you in advance.

[@nanushka]

Hi Brandon, Thank you very much for your thorough reviews. I'm agonising over getting a Remarkable (even more so with their recent software update) or a Supernote. Could you help me a bit more? I work as a Head of Production & Studio Operations in the video games industry. My job is a mix of creative thinking (maps, charts, scribbles, etc.) with lots of productivity and TONS of notes in meetings. I'm a visual thinker, but at the same time, I'm very organised and a sucker for everything productivity, time, deadlines, etc. I mostly work from home, but when I'm in the studio, I'm the sort of person that walks around with my laptop, a notebook and my mobile phone. Actually, I take my phone around as a necklace with a cord, so it doesn't get lost, and I have visibility of the calendar and meetings all the time. All of these skills are needed in the job. I take many notes and go through a full notebook or two in a year. I retain ideas better if I write, and I enjoy the feeling of it. My notes are a combination of more visual drawings and formal notes for meetings, which I do need to digitalise in many instances to be able to share or make a formal Google Word (yes, I work a lot with GSuite). I mainly need something that allows me to have good planning, tons of note-taking, ability to digitalise and share, but it also feels good when drawing. Supernote is launching an update with screen mirroring and GDrive sharing (one of the things I appreciate about them is how transparent their roadmap is). However, I'm not sure if it supports landscape writing or is good for combining written text with drawing. I'm also unsure how well either option (RM or SN) digitalises text and how easy it would be to share it with myself and cut/edit text later in a GDoc so I can create my own shareable documents for the rest of the company. I know it's a tough call, but I don't have the possibility to try the remarkable or the Supernote in any instance. any help or guidance would be appreciated. Thank you, and happy new year!

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Hi María. Kit Betts-Masters, Voya and I are going to be discussing the strengths & weaknesses of each tablet live on January 28th and are going to be discussing and debating which tablet is right for your use-case.

[@nanushka]

@@BrandonKBoswell brilliant! Looking forward to it!

[@thethpian]

Thanks for this video. I'm concerned about having my stuff on the cloud in case the device gets damaged or lost. What is the solution for this?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

The SuperNote has great cloud support, which makes a great backup in case your device ever dies. Please let me know if I missed you question!

[@juankartxui]

Hi there, I am an academic. I read and write comments on lots of papers mainly on pdf format. Standar e-books are to small and do not handle pdfs very well. In your experience, which device handle best pdfs and notes? Thanks a lot

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Hi there. This is not my use-case, so I'm probably not the best source here, but in my experience if you are dealing with large format PDF documents with multiple columns then the Boox has the most comprehensive PDF reader for that scenario. As far as I know, neither the reMarkable or the Supernote have tooling to help with making multi-column PDF reading fast and easy.

[@914Rocky]

Great video. I’d love to find a place where I can test these devices. I’m a lawyer and want the device for two main purposes. The main one by far is note taking. I write tons of handwritten notes and have binders for all of my matters. Having them all in one place would be awesome. The other is annotating cases and statutes. Is there a place to try out these devices? And can any/all directly sync to OneNote?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Only the Boox lets you use OneNote at the moment. Regarding places to test, I don’t know any, other than getting lucky and having a friend with a few. Let me know if you’re ever in Richmond.

[@zalid9088]

As someone who has a connection to Ratta would you be able to ask about the development of the screen sharing feature as I can't find much info on a proper release date

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I asked them about this as part of my review. It’s on the roadmap, but not imminent. I asked them about enabling ADB so that we can use scrcpy, but it sounds like that is coming after screen sharing. This is likely the biggest omission in their platform.

[@zalid9088]

@@BrandonKBoswell Thank you so much for the reply, Im glad to hear its not a forgotten feature because im interested in using the device to teach online and use it for university work as well.

[@pythagoras31416]

@@zalid9088 uss

[@nanushka]

They're launching it next week. I just asked this yesterday and that's what the CS team told me.

[@timskov782]

I do a lot of drawings using a ruler and angles and stuff..technical drawings.. are there any features to Help me drawing or do i need to bring my ruler, angle and other?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

It’s BOYT, Bring your own tools. The reMarkable software is very barebones.

[@Ferenc-Racz]

thank you for your corrtect review. i just thinking about to buy supernote or remarkeable. wha do you think.. is there any trap / stop sign to buy remarkeable? (i mean especially things which generate extra costs..) for example I just heard remarkeable made the hand recognition and document sharing feature as a subscription service.. is there something similar trap on supernote?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Supernote has no additional costs at all

[@Ferenc-Racz]

@@BrandonKBoswell Thank you. then its a big plus on the supernote side.

[@Matthew-bx5yf]

Hey, Brandon. Thanks for this. I had a follow up. I work in a field where I audit/assess companies and often make site visits/tours a part of my process. I have a Word template for my audit guide (questionairre) that I can convert to .pdf. Currently, I use my Samsung S22 Ultra but it's small and the feel of marking the .PDF, plus the organization of the files themselves, is very annoying. Particularly with the 2-3 clients a week I work with. But the upload of the marked .pdf files is easy. With the Supernote, could I easily take the .PDF templates I've created, import them to the device - note and draw on them - then save them and export them back out of the device simply?

[@andieluke1366]

If your file organization needs are local, the Samsung My Files app allows for granular folders setup and ease of moving files around. If the need is for ease of multi-device access, Microsoft OneDrive is amazing. It allows me to access specific files on my laptop/desktop, already in their counterpart designated folders. I use both for work, and they have been a godsend.

[@oheing3309]

Yup, you just convinced me to get this over the remarkable or boox

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bapepsi]

Just a side note. The HoM doesn't come standard in the box. You will need to pay a little extra for that.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Good call

[@publicname515]

Which e-ink device do you prefer the most for wireframing? I was debating between this and the Boox 13.3" tablet device. thanks

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I do a good bit of wire-framing and prefer the reMarkable 2. If you are only deciding between the Supernote and the Boox then hold out for the A5X2 this fall.

[@publicname515]

Got it thanks. The problem with the remarkable 2 for me is that I wanted a larger canvas for zooming out and zooming in it seemed slow. Is that true? Or did I not test drive it enough?

[@Prometeo59]

How about the reading and taking notes on books? Working with PPT, OneNote, even Word?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

It supports kindle, PDF and ePub. No PPT, or OneNote. If you think you need Microsoft apps go check out the Boox.

[@Prometeo59]

@@BrandonKBoswell Thanks for the clarification. It is heartbreaking how we can't just have it all, ... yet. At this price point choosing one that only fills have the workflow an usability requirements is very frustrating. Nevertheless, thanks for your reviews, they are really helpful in this mace of features and can/cannot do's.

[@hoofhearted4]

so ive been looking into e-ink readers lately because i want to take notes, but dont want to do it on paper, and like the idea of having it be digital. Few things I want, but not sure if these e-ink readers do. Id like it to convert my writing into text. Currently, i use a touch screen laptop with a pen, and use the Windows 11 writing feature and it converts it to text automatically. do e-ink readers have a feature like this, or is it just going to keep my handwriting as is? Can you read books on these? I've been doing studying for my job, and it would be great to be able to read documentation and take notes, but also read regular books, like off amazon. I dont currently e-read but if I'm going to get an e-ink device, I'd like to be able to do all the things. Is there an e-ink display that does all these things? do these do all these things?

[@andieluke1366]

IIRC, Supernote does the handwriting to text conversion. Most e-ink tablets allow you to read e-books, just depends on the format you prefer

[@obain4176]

I bought a rm2 back in January, in March the pen started writing sporadically, so I did a warranty replacement on the pen...same issue. So I returned the rm2. about a month went buy and I bought a second rm2 from Best Buy...low and behold about 2 month in (after not using it for about 10 days) the pen start writing about 3cm to the left. I tried every way of troubleshooting I could find online and it only seemed to fix the issue for about 15 mins...I am now ordering the supernote and I am praying I dont have the same issue!

[@BrandonKBoswell]

It sounds like you are keeping it next to something else that has a magnet and the screen is becoming temporarily magnetized. I’ve found you can return it back to normal by turning your stylus sidewise and running up and down the screen. With that said, if you keep running into it you might keep running into it. I’ve found the Supernote isn’t as sensitive to this. Hope this helps. I also thought my reMarkable was broken until I found this.

[@obain4176]

@@BrandonKBoswell I have it on my work desk (standing desk) with a yeti microphone, logi Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. That’s about it?

[@obain4176]

and a HomePod mini

[@rickreantaso1466]

Is there a tablet that has the option to write in colors ? That’s what I’m looking for . Thanks

[@BrandonKBoswell]

onyxboox.com/boox_nova3color and bigmestore.com/products/bigme-b1-pro-color-e-ink-10-3-inch-e-note-with-free-case are the two I'm aware of. (I haven't tried either of these)

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Note if your only goal is to export in color, most of the tablets support that, but if you need to see color on the device see those above.

[@MrVelonleon]

Hi. Thanks for the video. You mentioned that the text is rough on supernote? What does that mean?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I’m referring to how clean the drawn lines look. Basically do they mimic/look like what a pen would draw if you made the same stroke on paper. In the case of the Supernote and the reMarkable they don’t anti-alias the strokes as well as the Boox. Effectively the text looks slightly pixelated and you slightly lose the illusion of writing on analog paper.

[@MrVelonleon]

@@BrandonKBoswell thank you Brandon. I prefer something which looks closer to a text written by a pen on a paper. So, out of the two which one would you score high? Remarkable or Supernote? Also, other users mention they feel like they are writing on the glass when they use supernote (a similar feeling when u write on IPad). Is that true?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

@@MrVelonleon if you prefer pen on paper go with the Supernote. I disagree with users who say the Supernote is like writing on the iPad or on glass. The Supernote surface is smooth, but compresses significantly. It’s not skatey like writing on glass.

[@MrVelonleon]

@@BrandonKBoswell thank you Brandon. Very helpful info.

[@MrVelonleon]

Can you please make a video on Bigme B1 max color which works with color e-inks unlike only black e-ink among other digital notebooks.

[@jackignatowitz2407]

Does the supernote sync to the todo list in Microsoft office?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Unfortunately no. It doesn’t sync with any digital todo list.

[@Mohajs1981]

Are you able to use the same pen on R2 and SN?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Yes

[@ImpureForce]

As a fellow lefty, I'm trying to decide which pen/stylus to choose? I like smooth, easy glide of gel pens (and dislike the too slide-y and hard surface of tablets)

[@BrandonKBoswell]

In the Supernote go with one of their Stylus. The Heart of Metal has great weight, but I think all of the Supernote stylus have the same writing feel.

[@ImpureForce]

@@BrandonKBoswellthanks. How does it compare to LAMY? I've seen it recommended more often than their standard stylus. I need something with a cap so I can hook it into pockets etc, because I keep losing pens. Edit: just saw that LAMY has triangular shape. Nope!

[@Bitan78]

How about battery life? How do they compare?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

They all have great battery life so I don’t think it’s a major factor in the decision making. I go weeks without charging any of them.

[@MaximumNewbage]

They have a hard tip and soft screen? How does that not wear out the screen?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

🤷‍♂️. It just works!

[@divyangverma9880]

I will be honest, I only use ball pen. Studying post engineering books. And in just last year I filled like 16 -400 pages notebooks completely and that was all fair notes and no rough work practicing included. I starting to lose few of those notes and few of them are about to torn apart due to constent use. So is it time for me to move to digital notebook? I just want my notes to be safe. And quickly to find the topic am looking for. Can this device handle too much writing? Is the hard nib of Pen eventually pierce through the screen? Never had hand in experience with Digital notebooks before

[@BrandonKBoswell]

You seem to be a good candidate for e-Ink and the SuperNote specifically. I have found that the Boox slows down with large notebooks, but the SuperNote and reMarkable do well in this regard. You're not doing to hurt the screen with the included stylus or other EMR stylus.

[@Luckde10]

Does this device support a basic browser function?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

It does not

[@shadowhenge7118]

Here's my thing. I write scifi and create game worlds on various graph and hex papers. I also draft simple plans for improvements to my house, shopping lists, random creative writings and other endeavours i usually store in google drive. I love the remarkable2 graph papers if it had tiling, but it doesnt so where am i at? Im trying to make an entire tabletop roleplaying tool. Can i dev for this?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Are you using a PDF? In my experience, the built-in dot template has tiling.

[@shadowhenge7118]

@@BrandonKBoswell I can use any format, really.

[@snakeeyes20a]

What kind of bag is that that you put it in?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

That is the Evergoods CPL 24. I love it