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reMarkable 2 — 2020
reMarkable

reMarkable 2

2020

85
/ 100
From $399
VS
Kindle Scribe (2024) wins by 2
Kindle Scribe (2024) — 10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas
Amazon

Kindle Scribe (2024)

10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas

87
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Kindle Scribe (2024) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, reMarkable 2 lands at 85 and Kindle Scribe (2024) at 87. That puts Kindle Scribe (2024) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick reMarkable 2 if…

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

Pick Kindle Scribe (2024) if…

  • ✓Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
  • ✓Better AI summaries
  • ✓Excellent 10.2″ display
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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

Kindle Scribe (2024)

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Scribe (2024) leads on display (90 vs 85).

Ecosystem

Kindle Scribe (2024)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Kindle Scribe (2024) leads on ecosystem (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

reMarkable 2 85
vs
87 Kindle Scribe (2024)

Score breakdown

reMarkable 2
85
display 85
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Scribe (2024)
87
display 90
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 88

Specs side-by-side

reMarkable 2 versus Kindle Scribe (2024) — full spec comparison
Spec reMarkable 2 Kindle Scribe (2024)
Release year
2020
—
Display
—
10.2″ E Ink, 300 ppi
Storage
—
16/32/64 GB
Pen
—
Premium pen included

reMarkable 2

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

Kindle Scribe (2024)

Pros
  • +Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
  • +Better AI summaries
  • +Excellent 10.2″ display
Cons
  • −Amazon lock-in
  • −No buttons
  • −Still heavy

FAQ: reMarkable 2 vs Kindle Scribe (2024)

Which is better, reMarkable 2 or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +

Kindle Scribe (2024) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is reMarkable 2 worth the price? +

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

Is Kindle Scribe (2024) worth the price? +

At $399, Kindle Scribe (2024) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in battery.

Does reMarkable 2 or Kindle Scribe (2024) 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 better for display, reMarkable 2 or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +

Kindle Scribe (2024) — leads on display (90 vs 85). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is better for ecosystem, reMarkable 2 or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +

Kindle Scribe (2024) — leads on ecosystem (88 vs 84). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.