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Kobo Elipsa 2E vs reMarkable 2

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

reMarkable 2 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.6 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about users seeking a paper-like experience without digital distractions — read the strengths below before deciding.

Kobo Elipsa 2E
Ranked #5 in Best E-Ink Tablets
Kobo Elipsa 2E
8 sources$399.99as of Sep 28

The Kobo Elipsa 2E is a 2023 e-reader/digital notebook featuring a large 10.3-inch glare-free display with adjustable front light, making it suitable for reading in various lighting conditions. It includes a stylus with customizable buttons and USB-C charging, offering a pen-like note-taking experience. According to PCMag's Will Greenwald, the device is easier to set up than a Kindle as it doesn't require an Amazon account. However, its price point of around $400 USD is comparable to the Kindle Scribe, and reviewers noted the stylus requires separate charging with an exposed port, which may be inconvenient.

Strengths
  • — 10.3-inch glare-free touchscreen with adjustable front light
  • — Stylus with customizable buttons and USB-C charging
  • — Supports 15 conventional e-reader formats plus proprietary Coobo formats
Watch-outs
  • — Expensive, priced around $400 USD
  • — Stylus requires separate USB-C charging with exposed port
$399.99 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →
reMarkable 2
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best E-Ink Tablets
reMarkable 2
9 sourcesall derived$449as of Sep 28

CNET called the reMarkable 2 a refined version of its predecessor, noting improvements in screen whiteness and refresh speed. The tablet's E Ink display offers a natural writing feel with minimal eye strain. Reddit users praised its distraction-free interface and superior writing experience compared to iPads and Kindle Scribes. While the device lacks backlighting, it's designed to be used in ambient light, making it ideal for note-taking and sketching. It's best suited for users seeking a paper-like experience without digital distractions.

Strengths
  • — Flicker-free E Ink display easy on the eyes
  • — Fast 21ms refresh rate for smoother page turns
  • — Lightweight at 12.6 ounces with improved screen whiteness
Watch-outs
  • — No front or back light like color tablets
  • — Battery life estimated at three weeks vs. two for Remarkable 2
$449 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →

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How they stack up

Kobo Elipsa 2E

The Kobo Elipsa 2E provides a glare-free 10.3-inch screen and customizable stylus, which the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft lacks, but it's priced similarly at around $400 and requires separate USB-C charging for the stylus unlike the Supernote Manta's more intuitive design. Compared to the reMarkable Paper Pro, it offers a more traditional e-reader experience without color display.

reMarkable 2

The reMarkable 2 offers a distraction-free interface and fast refresh rate that the Kindle Scribe lacks, but unlike the reMarkable Paper Pro, it doesn't feature a color display or subscription-based storage. Compared to the Supernote Manta, it's heavier and lacks the flexible screen design, though it provides a more traditional note-taking experience.

Specs side-by-side

SpecKobo Elipsa 2EreMarkable 2
Display Size10.3 inches10.3-inch E Ink grayscale
Resolution1404 x 18721,872×1,404 pixels
Battery2,400mAh3000 mAh
Storage32 GB8 GB internal storage
WeightOver 13 ounces12.6 ounces
Processor2 GHz CPU1.2 GHz dual core ARM
RAM2Gb of RAM1 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
StylusCustomizable buttons, USB-C chargingmarker
Dimensions—187 x 246 x 4.7 mm
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