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reMarkable Paper Pro — 11.8″ color E Ink · Pen · Note-first
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reMarkable Paper Pro

11.8″ color E Ink · Pen · Note-first

84
/ 100
From $579
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi wins by 11
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi — M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
Apple

iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi

M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi

95
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

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
reMarkable Paper Pro 84
vs
95 iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi

Score breakdown

reMarkable Paper Pro
84
performance 72
display 88
battery 94
portability 90
software 74
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi
95
performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82

Specs side-by-side

reMarkable Paper Pro versus iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi — full spec comparison
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

Pros
  • +Paper-like writing feel
  • +Color E Ink (Canvas Color)
  • +Distraction-free by design
Cons
  • Closed ecosystem
  • Expensive pen bundle
  • Subscription for cloud sync

iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi

Pros
  • +M5 performance in a tablet
  • +Tandem OLED display
  • +Apple Pencil Pro support
Cons
  • 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.