reMarkable Paper Pro
11.8″ color E Ink · Pen · Note-first
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, reMarkable Paper Pro lands at 84 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick reMarkable Paper Pro if…
- ✓Paper-like writing feel
- ✓Color E Ink (Canvas Color)
- ✓Distraction-free by design
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | reMarkable Paper Pro | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11.8″ Canvas Color E Ink | — |
| Storage | 64 GB | ▲ 512GB |
| Weight | 525 g | — |
| Stylus | Included with Bundle | — |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
reMarkable Paper Pro
- +Paper-like writing feel
- +Color E Ink (Canvas Color)
- +Distraction-free by design
- −Closed ecosystem
- −Expensive pen bundle
- −Subscription for cloud sync
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: reMarkable Paper Pro vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi
Which is better, reMarkable Paper Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. 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 iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does reMarkable Paper Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi 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.