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Do you take a lot of notes? Whether it's daily to-do lists, notes for class, or just jotting down the various thoughts in our brains, it's nice to have somewhere to write everything down. Sure, you could just open your Notes app, but physically writing something down helps you remember and learn more. It also feels nice to stop typing for a minute and get a sensation of analog, while still digitally storing it. If this sounds up your alley, good news: we've got the best digital notebooks and more for you.
There are E Ink tablets, smart pens, and notebooks made to save digital files of your handwritten notes or drawings. You can save files as PDFs, images, and Word docs, or transcribe them to a text file in Google Docs to make all your notes searchable. Some of these devices can record too, which is great for lectures and interviews. Our favorite model is the ReMarkable 2 ($399), which has a fantastic screen and paper-like experience, plus a nice range of accessories (including a keyboard folio ($199) if you want the option to type!) My personal favorite is the Amazon Kindle Scribe ($400), which has a great battery life and works well for readers and casual note-takers who don't need a ton of cloud support or capabilities.
If your notes need an upgrade, we recommend giving these a try. If you're looking for true paper options, don't miss our Paper Planners guide, and if you're looking for more home office upgrades, catch our guides to the Best Work-From-Home Gear, Best Computer Monitors, and Best Mechanical Keyboards.
Some prices have risen for this category in the wake of tariffs' causing technology prices to rise. Our favorite tablets from ReMarkable won't raise in price until May 28, so if you want a ReMarkable tablet, now's the time to shop. Our runner-up from Supernote has gone up a little less than $50, and Kobo also slightly raised its prices, though the $10 increase is pretty minor compared to other increases you could see. We'll continue to monitor prices and flag if more price changes are to come.
Updated May 2025: We've updated this guide with new pricing, as some of our picks have risen in price due to tariffs. We've also added details about the next models we're testing.
Best Overall
This is one of the most well-known names in the category. The ReMarkable 2's matte screen feels like paper, writing on it is quick and responsive, and battery life is exemplary. WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu has been using his ReMarkable for more than a year and found it can last for several weeks on a charge. You never have to recharge the stylus, which also magnetically sticks to the side of the tablet. There is also a keyboard attachment ($199) if you want to get some typing done, which is really satisfying to type on and doubles as a notebook cover when the keyboard isn't in use. The keyboard is on the small side, but it's easy to get the hang of. The tablet is $399 and includes the base Marker, ReMarkable's pen, or for an extra $50 you can get the Marker Plus, which has an eraser on the other end.
There are many ways to organize your work into different notebooks or quick sheets, and you can sort them with tags and folders. You also upload PDFs and ebooks to the slate via the company's app or website, and ReMarkable has a Chrome extension that lets you send any webpage to read on the tablet, and a desktop app that lets you upload PDFs, like a blank Dungeons & Dragons character sheet to fill in on your next game night. You can integrate your notes into Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive. However, you may need a Connect subscription ($3 per month) to access syncing and unlimited cloud storage.
★ Price increase is coming: ReMarkable has announced that price increases will occur for its devices May 28 due to tariffs.
Runner-Up
The Supernote A5 X2 Manta (7/10, WIRED Review) is the second generation of Supernote's A5 digital notebook, and it's a great option with new upgrades like a dual slider bar, upgraded RAM, and FeelWrite 2 film covering the screen to give it a feeling similar to paper. You can also expand the storage with a microSD chip, and there's a modular design under the hood so that you can easily upgrade the motherboard or put in a new battery.
The software is easy to use and has a design similar to ReMarkable’s. There’s also a cloud website and app you can use to send PDFs to the digital notebook to edit. You can also integrate it with apps like Google Drive and Dropbox. You can also add on the app Atelier to get a digital sketchbook option (though it's only in shades of grayscale), and you can choose a document type that will convert your handwriting into a typed document.
But where Supernote really shines is that it has, in my opinion, the best pens in the game. Right now it has a special clear LAMY Safari Vista EMR ($99) pen that looks so realistic I keep grabbing it to write in my paper planner, and it feels great to write with. The Heart of Metal ($83) pen is also a fantastic pen, with a little more weight to it thanks to the metal body. If you're a bit of a pen and stationery nerd (and don't need a keyboard attachment, which Supernote doesn't offer), then you'll get your heart's fill with Supernote's pen lineup paired with its great digital notebook.
★ New price: The Supernote A5 X2 Manta used to cost $459, but now has a base price of $505. Supernote announced via Reddit that price increases will occur for its devices in May due to tariffs.
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