reMarkable Paper Pro
2024
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
7″ · 300 ppi · 12-week battery
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, reMarkable Paper Pro lands at 84 and Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) at 92. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 (12th gen) if…
- ✓Snappiest Kindle yet
- ✓Larger 7″ display
- ✓IPX8 water resistance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBattery
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)Compared on the battery sub-score
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) leads on battery (96 vs 94).
Display
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)Compared on the display sub-score
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) leads on display (94 vs 84).
Speed
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)Compared on the speed sub-score
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) leads on speed (92 vs 80).
Value for money
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) more score per dollar ($159 vs $579).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | reMarkable Paper Pro | Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 7″ E Ink, 300 ppi |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| Battery | — | 12 weeks |
| Water | — | IPX8 |
reMarkable Paper Pro
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
- +Snappiest Kindle yet
- +Larger 7″ display
- +IPX8 water resistance
- −Still Amazon walled garden
- −No buttons
- −Lockscreen ads unless paid off
FAQ: reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Which is better, reMarkable Paper Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 (12th gen) worth the price? +
At $159, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Does reMarkable Paper Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (12th 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 battery, reMarkable Paper Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — leads on battery (96 vs 94). Compared on the battery sub-score.
Which is better for display, reMarkable Paper Pro or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — leads on display (94 vs 84). Compared on the display sub-score.