reMarkable
reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio
64GB · 2024
84
/ 100
From $658
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 11
Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
iPad Pro 13" (M5) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio lands at 84 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…
- ✓13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- ✓9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- ✓Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio 84
vs 95 iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Score breakdown
reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio
84 performance 84
display 82
battery 86
portability 88
software 80
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio | iPad Pro 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| Display | — | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz |
| RAM | — | 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) |
| Weight | — | 579 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G |
| Ports | — | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s) |
| Pencil | — | Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| OS | — | iPadOS 19 |
reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio
Pros
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Pros
- +13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- +9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- +Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
Cons
- −Lower-tier (256/512 GB) configs cap RAM at 12 GB
- −$1,299 base climbs fast with Magic Keyboard + Pencil Pro
- −iPadOS multitasking still trails macOS for power workflows
FAQ: reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio worth the price? +
At $658, reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in portability.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does reMarkable Paper Pro · 64GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5) 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.