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reMarkable Paper Pro — 2024
reMarkable

reMarkable Paper Pro

2024

84
/ 100
From $579
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) wins by 4
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — 2021
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

2021

88
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, reMarkable Paper Pro lands at 84 and Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) at 88. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick reMarkable Paper Pro if…

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

Pick Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓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

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) leads on display (88 vs 84).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Value for money

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) more score per dollar ($139 vs $579).

reMarkable Paper Pro 84
vs
88 Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Score breakdown

reMarkable Paper Pro
84
display 84
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
88
display 88
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

reMarkable Paper Pro versus Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — full spec comparison
Spec reMarkable Paper Pro Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
Release year
2024
2021

reMarkable Paper Pro

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

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

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

FAQ: reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Which is better, reMarkable Paper Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)? +

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is reMarkable Paper Pro worth the price? +

At $579, reMarkable Paper Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Is Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) worth the price? +

At $139, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.

Does reMarkable Paper Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) 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 Paper Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)? +

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — leads on display (88 vs 84). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, reMarkable Paper Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)? +

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — more score per dollar ($139 vs $579). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.