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ReMarkable just announced its new digital paper tablet for note-taking and sketching, called the Paper Pure . It comes to market at the same $399 starting price as one of its biggest competitors, Amazon's Kindle Scribe . If you've had your eye on either tablet and are confused about which one is better, I don't blame you.

The Kindle Scribe from 2024 is not the newest model -- but it's the version I recommend and one of Amazon's top-rated tablets for its price point and functionality. It's also the same starting price of $399 as the Paper Pure, and the closest in features.

Also: I've tested several ReMarkable tablets, but its new cheap E Ink tablet had me fooled

In fact, there's evidence to suggest these two devices' designs are influenced by one another. After the success of ReMarkable's Paper Pro , Amazon took a page from ReMarkable's pro-minded features that emphasize distraction-free work.…