The New reMarkable Paper Pure, could it replace my reMarkable Paper Pro and Move?
Written by Lenny · May 6, 2026
I just got the email today, announcing that there is a new reMarkable paper tablet available, called the reMarkable Paper Pure. It sits in between the Paper Pro and the Paper Pro Move, size wise. So I was instantly intrigued. I have been carrying my Paper Pro Move around everywhere, and I really do mean everywhere. And my Paper Pro is my best buddy always besides me at my desk. I love them both dearly, but — yes there's always a but — the Paper Pro is slightly too large to drag around with me. So this new in-between size could be ideal. I think it is about the same size as Rodin's Supernote, A5-ish. The reMarkable Paper Pro is A4-ish, the Move is A6-ish and then this new Paper Pure also is A5-ish.
The new features are that it is 50% faster, has 20% higher contrast and 30% more battery life — one charge should last you about 3 weeks.
It looks pretty cool. I am having some doubts though.
What I love about the Paper Pro and the Move is the backlight. I like being able to write just before going to sleep, in my bed, without having to turn the light on. The new reMarkable Paper Pure does not have backlight. I'm sure it is a deliberate decision, but from my point of view it is the biggest mistake to make. It would give reMarkable 1 and 2 users a very solid — extra — reason to buy the new Pure.
The other thing I really like about my reMarkable Paper Pro and Move, is the magnetic book folio. It's so easy to fold behind the tablet for quick start writing. The tablet is also easy to take out of the folio and very easy to put back in. I honestly never even take the book folio off — unless the writing surface has some crumbs that I don't want to damage my paper tablet with when folding the folio back later. But that is rare. The new reMarkable Paper Pure has a sleeve. It looks very nice though. At first glance, it seemed like there were 2 parts to fold back to expose the screen. But after studying the images a little better, it turned out to be a sleeve, where you slide the tablet into. Pro is that the tablet is protected all around. Con is that it takes more time to pull it out of the sleeve than the book folio takes to flip open.
And last, it does not support color. Even though the colors on an E-ink screen are — to be very honest — kind of disappointing, it still is nice to have. It helps to make some text stand out or to have some nice headers — or a colorful-but-dimmed planner. I think I would miss it if I would not have that anymore.
The Pure launch also comes with a software upgrade being pushed out to all the reMarkable devices, bringing new integrations and features to my reMarkables too. I will be checking that out soon. One good thing is that the new Paper Pure has screws and snaps instead of glue, so repairs will be easier and the battery is replaceable.
After doing some reviewing, I noticed that the reMarkable 1 and 2 are about the same size as the reMarkable Paper Pure: A5-ish. That kind of steps on my point of having this new size being a possible middle ground for my 2 current reMarkables. Feeling a little stupid now. But still I am going to post this blog article, because I am still excited to see a new member of the reMarkable family. Period.