Kindle Scribe Colorsoft v reMarkable Paper Pro: Which in-colour digital notebook is better?

It’s time for the battle of the in-colour e-paper digital notebooks – niche I know.

I was so excited when the reMarkable Paper Pro launched last fall! It was a total game-changer – the first digital notebook that actually lets you write and draw in color. It’s really made taking notes and being creative so much more engaging for me.

The new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft combines the best features of both the Kindle Colorsoft’s reading experience and the Kindle Scribe’s note-taking and productivity tools.

As a film buff, I’m really excited about these new tablets! They’ve got incredible color ranges now – seriously, thousands of shades! It means I can not only read scripts and storyboards, but also annotate them and take notes in any color I can imagine. It’s a huge step up for visual organization and creativity.

You’re probably curious about the differences between the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and the reMarkable Paper Pro. We’ve outlined exactly what sets them apart and which one is the better choice for you.

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How do the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and reMarkable Paper Pro work?
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft v reMarkable Paper Pro UK price
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft v reMarkable Paper Pro design and size
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft v reMarkable Paper Pro features and specs
Our verdict on Kindle Scribe Colorsoft v reMarkable Paper Pro

How do the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and reMarkable Paper Pro work?

The reMarkable Paper Pro and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft are digital notebooks created to mimic the experience of writing on paper. They both let you take notes, highlight documents, and keep everything organized in folders.

Both devices include a pen or marker for writing notes by hand, which can then be easily converted into typed text. You can also access files from popular cloud services like Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox, and share your notes seamlessly between your phone, tablet, and computer.

The Kindle Scribe Colorosft isn’t just a writing tablet—it also works as a regular e-reader, giving you access to Kindle’s huge collection of books and magazines.

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft v reMarkable Paper Pro UK price

The reMarkable Paper Pro costs £559 with the standard Marker and £599 with the Marker Plus.

While the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft starts at £569.99 for 32GB and £629.99 for the 64GB.

The reMarkable Paper Pro starts with 64GB of storage, which can save you up to £70 compared to a similar Kindle Scribe.

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft v reMarkable Paper Pro design and size

These tablets are the first digital notebooks from each brand to display colour. This means all your books, PDFs, and documents will appear in their original, intended colours.

The Paper Pro’s screen shows over 20,000 different colours. You can also choose up to nine colours for writing and drawing, and even combine them for unique effects – perfect for making your notes stand out.

The Scribe Colorsoft offers a variety of coloring options, including 10 pen colors and 5 highlighters. It also features a shading tool for creating smooth, gradual color transitions.

Both devices feature displays that eliminate glare and have front lights, making them readable in any lighting conditions. They also both feel and look like real paper. The reMarkable is a bit larger at 11.8 inches compared to the Kindle’s 11 inches, and slightly thinner – 0.2 inches versus 0.21 inches.

The main design difference is simply the color: the reMarkable Paper Pro is only available in grey, whereas the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft comes in either Graphite or Fig (purple).

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft v reMarkable Paper Pro features and specs

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and reMarkable Paper Pro offer similar features. Both let you write notes by hand and then convert them to typed text. You can also use either device to highlight and annotate PDFs, import files from services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox, and keep everything organized in folders.

The reMarkable Paper Pro seamlessly connects with your phone and computer, letting you work on your notes and documents across all your devices. You can even easily share what you’re working on during video calls. Plus, it writes incredibly smoothly – with just 12 milliseconds of delay, you won’t even notice a lag between your pen and the screen.

I was really impressed with Colorsoft’s built-in AI. It’s not just about finding what you know you’re looking for; the search actually understands what you mean, even if your keywords are a little fuzzy. Plus, it can whip up quick summaries of your notes and even let you chat with them – which sounds strange, but honestly helped me pull out insights I’d have missed otherwise. It’s a genuinely useful feature.

The most noticeable difference is that the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft functions as both a tablet and an e-reader. You can use it to access millions of books, textbooks, and magazines from the Kindle Store. Plus, the reading and note-taking features are separate, so you can focus on a book like an Agatha Christie novel without interruptions.

Our verdict on Kindle Scribe Colorsoft v reMarkable Paper Pro

As a big fan of digital notebooks, I have to say these two are remarkably alike. They both offer full color, are incredibly fast when it comes to taking notes, and have that really nice, paper-like feel thanks to the e-paper technology. Honestly, it’s hard to tell them apart – they’re almost identical!

If you’re looking for a simple digital notebook for things like work or class notes, and want something affordable with plenty of storage, the reMarkable is a great choice.

Although it costs more, the Scribe Colorsoft isn’t just a tablet—it’s a fully functional Kindle e-reader with access to a huge library of books. If you want a device that can do it all, this is the one to choose.

Authors

Olivia Garrett

2026-04-24 12:38