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Kobo Sage — 2021
Kobo

Kobo Sage

2021

84
/ 100
From $259
VS
reMarkable 2 wins by 1
reMarkable 2 — 2020
reMarkable

reMarkable 2

2020

85
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

reMarkable 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Sage lands at 84 and reMarkable 2 at 85. That puts reMarkable 2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kobo Sage if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick reMarkable 2 if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Kobo Sage

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kobo Sage more score per dollar ($259 vs $399).

Kobo Sage 84
vs
85 reMarkable 2

Score breakdown

Kobo Sage
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
reMarkable 2
85
display 85
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kobo Sage versus reMarkable 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Kobo Sage reMarkable 2
Release year
2021
2020

Kobo Sage

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

reMarkable 2

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

FAQ: Kobo Sage vs reMarkable 2

Which is better, Kobo Sage or reMarkable 2? +

reMarkable 2 scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kobo Sage worth the price? +

At $259, Kobo Sage delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Is reMarkable 2 worth the price? +

At $399, reMarkable 2 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.

Does Kobo Sage or reMarkable 2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Kobo Sage or reMarkable 2? +

Kobo Sage — more score per dollar ($259 vs $399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.