E Ink Tablet For Writers

One of the biggest reason for people shifting from Tablets to E ink tablets is their utilization as a note book. Different popular brand are in the market but not all devices are the same. Some are great for reading, some for multitasking and some for drawing. The experience varies drastically. Keeping all this in mind we have short listed a few great E Ink Tabs for all those who plan to buy it primarily for the reason to write and take notes. Here is our list of the Best E Ink Tablets for Writers.

Essentials for good e ink tablet for writing?

If you plan to use your e-ink tablet primarily as a notepad for taking notes and doing your thinking. Then the overall writing experience matters a lot. A few consideration are:

Pen Performance: The performance of the pen matters a lot. Is it missing out words or strokes? Is there a lag between the movement of the pen and its recognition on the device? Does it write at the intended place?
Writing Experience: Does it feels as if the pen is moving over a piece of glass or the feeling is more realistic. The closer it is to a real pen and paper the better experience it creates.
Handwriting recognition: Handwriting recognition is another important feature to be considered.
Writing Interface: The User interface of the note pad in the device and the customization available while writing.

Our Picks For Best E Ink Writing Tablet

Onyx Boox Note Air 2 (Overall Best)
Supernote A5 X (Balanced Device for Writing)
Onyx Boox Tab Ultra (Fully Feature Loaded)
reMarkable 2 (Realistic Writing Experience)
Mobiscribe (Budget Pick)

Comparison Table for Best E Ink Tablet for Writing

FEATURES	MOBISCRIBE WAVE	BOOX TAB ULTRA	RATTA SUPERNOTE A5 X	REMARKABLE 2	BOOX NOTE AIR 2 PLUS
Year	2023	2022	2020	2020	2021
Display
Screen type	Carta	Carta HD	Mobius Carta	(CANVAS) Carta	Carta 1000
Screen size	7.8"	10.3"	10.3"	10.3"	10.3"
Screen resolution	1404 x 1872	1404 x 1872	1404 × 1872	1404 x 1872	1404 x 1872
Screen density	300ppi	227ppi	226ppi	226ppi	227ppi
Hardware
CPU	1.5 Ghz Quad-core	1.8 Ghz Octa-core	1.3 GHz Quad-core	1.2Ghz Dual-core	1.8 GHz Octa-core
RAM	4GB	4GB	2GB	1GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	128GB	32GB	8GB	64GB
Battery	2500mAh	6300mAh	3800mAh	3000mAh	3700mAh
Thickness	8.1mm	6.7mm	7.2mm	4.7mm	5.8mm
Weight	0g	480g	375g	405g	445g
Software
OS	Android 12	Android 11.0	Android (Chauvet)	Linux-based	Android 11.0
Handwriting recognition	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Google Play Store	✓	✓	⨯	⨯	✓
Other Features
Backlit Screen	✓	✓	⨯	⨯	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓	✓	⨯	✓
Speakers	✓	✓	⨯	⨯	✓
Microphone	⨯	✓	⨯	⨯	✓
Auto Rotate	⨯	✓	⨯	⨯	✓
SD card slot	⨯	✓	⨯	⨯	⨯
Waterproof	✓	⨯	⨯	⨯	⨯

Onyx Boox Note Air 2

Onyx Boox Note Air 2 is a productivity machine. The e-ink tablet features a large 10.3-inch display, runs on Android, and offers access to the Google Play Store making it a very versatile E Ink Tablet for Writers.

With a high-quality stylus and smooth writing you can write for long stretches without straining. Plus with support of external keyboard and Microsoft office you can write and type as well.

The Onyx Boox Note Air 2 also boasts a sleek and lightweight design that makes it easy to carry with you wherever you go making it an ideal partner.

Why we like about it?

Runs on Android 11 and supports google play store
Supports 3rd Party Templates and Writing Apps.
Has backlit screen so you can write in the dark as well
Microphone lets you record when you don’t feel like taking notes
Bluetooth keyboard can also be used with it
Writing feel is not realistic

Supernote A5 X

The Supernote A5 X is like the in-between of the minimalist reMarkable 2 and the functional Onyx Boox Tab but the thing where it really stands out is its writing feel.

Made by a top-tier Chinese brand for writing and reading Supernote, this digital notebook offers a 10.3-inch e-ink display, a high-quality stylus, and a range of features that make it a great E Ink Tablet for writers.

With the ability to save and export your notes in a variety of formats, the Supernote A5 X is the perfect tool for Writing.

Related : Check In depth Review for Supernote A5x

Why we like about it?

The Note Taking UI is Great.
Handwriting recognition is brilliant you can convert handwritten notes into text and export them
Fantastic writing experience with smooth pen strokes similar to a gel pen
The pen has a hard ceramic pen (HoM) tips that do not need replacement.
External keyboard can be added but its not as effective as the one with Onyx Tab

Onyx Boox Tab Ultra

Onyx is a reliable name the E reader Industry. Made by the Chinese electronics company Onyx, this e-ink tablet features a 10.3-inch display, runs on Android, and offers access to millions of apps and games on the Google Play Store.

The BOOX Tab Ultra’s user experience is built to mimic that of the powerful tablets that you use in your daily life by having a home screen with apps. Runs on Android 11. With loads of features and high processing power its a E Ink Tablet on steroids.

Why we like about it?

The stylus provides a decent writing experience with good writing recognition
Comes with an external keyboard option, so you can switch between stylus and typing
The device has voice recognition great if you want to use it make notes
The Writing experience can be customized to a great extend with the in build Notepad or 3rd Party Note pads installed from Google Playstore

ReMarkable 2

Made by the Norwegian company ReMarkable, this digital paper tablet boasts a 10.3-inch e-ink display, a responsive stylus, and the ability to convert your handwriting to text.

Known for having a paper-like feel the reMarkable astonishes you with its pencil over paper like feel. Great for people who are looking for something that feels real and isn’t too cluttered. The device is really user friendly if you arent tech savy and just want a place to jolt down your thoughts without distractions.

Related: Check In depth Review of ReMarkable 2

Why we like about it?

Has realistic paper-like feel, with its precise marker tip you can feel the natural friction as if you’re writing on actual paper.
Pen tools give a wide variety of strokes on sketches
Minimalistic UI that helps them focuses on their work
One of the thinnest tablets that’s lightweight and elegant.
Downside is that for the paperlike feel the tips need to be replaced after sometime.

Verdict: Best for those who crave for a paper like experience with stylus or looking for a minimalistic UI that helps them focuses on their work without too much cluttering

Mobiscribe Wave

MobiScribe is a California-based tech company that specializes in developing innovative e-ink devices for digital writing and reading. The MobiScribe WAVE comes I both variant’s the color variant being a bit expensive than B/W one .

The MobiScribe WAVE runs on Android 11 operating system and supports google play store, making it highly customizable .

The device supports various document formats, has a built-in handwriting recognition feature and is a A6 (7.8″) screen sized device making it highly portable.

Its one of the few E ink Tablets which is waterproof so it can be used any where.

Related : Check In depth review of Mobiscribe Wave B/W

Pro/Cons

Runs on the latest OS Android 11 & pre installed Google play store
The device has good writing recognition.
The only E Ink Tablet in this list which is water proof.
Has a fairly decent writing experience and minimum lag.

Verdict: Best for those looking for a small sized and budget device.

Conclusion

This sums up our list of best E Ink Tablet for writers. All of these E Ink Tablets are great for writing and taking notes.

E Ink Tablet For Writers – The Perfect Digital Notebook