E-Ink Writing Tablets Head to head
reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kobo Elipsa 2E
The reMarkable Paper Pro leads on screen (diagonal), pixel density (black and white), base storage and thickness. The Kobo Elipsa 2E leads on weight (tablet only). They are level on front light and pen in the box. At list price the Kobo Elipsa 2E is $229 cheaper.
reMarkable reMarkable Paper Pro with Marker
$629
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model RM02A
Leads on 4 of 7 specs
Kobo Kobo Elipsa 2E 10.3" eReader with Kobo Stylus 2
$399.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model Elipsa 2E
Leads on 1 of 7 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 7 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the reMarkable Paper Pro if
Screen (diagonal), pixel density (black and white), base storage and thickness matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Kobo Elipsa 2E if
Weight (tablet only) matters most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | reMarkable Paper Pro | Kobo Elipsa 2E | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $629 | $399.99 | Kobo Elipsa 2E |
| Screen (diagonal) | 11.8 in | 10.3 in | reMarkable Paper Pro |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 229 ppi | 227 ppi | reMarkable Paper Pro |
| Colour screen | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Front light | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Base storage | 64 GB | 32 GB | reMarkable Paper Pro |
| Weight (tablet only) | 525 g | 390 g | Kobo Elipsa 2E |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm | 7.5 mm | reMarkable Paper Pro |
| Pen in the box | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Installs third-party apps | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| microSD slot | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Battery as listed | Up to 2 weeks (5,030 mAh) | Weeks of battery life (no figure) | For information |
As a reMarkable Paper Pro alternative
A front light, the pen in the box and a 10.3-inch screen at 227 ppi against 229, 135 g lighter at 390 g, for $229 less. Base storage is 32 GB against 64, it is the thickest here at 7.5 mm, and Kobo does not say whether the screen shows colour.
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