ReMarkable has pivoted from big to small with its latest digital paper tablet. Following last year's 11.8-inch Paper Pro, the new ReMarkable Paper Pro Move condenses the same core technology—color E Ink display, textured writing surface, and backlight—into a radically compact 7.3-inch frame. Priced at $449 (with Marker) or $499 (with Marker Plus), it targets a specific niche: professionals seeking a premium, ultra-portable digital notebook.

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The ReMarkable Move's 7.7 x 4.2 x 0.25 inch design emphasizes portability while retaining the brand's signature writing feel. (Image: ReMarkable/ZDNET)

The Portable Notepad Experience

Holding the Move feels distinctly different from its larger sibling. At 0.52 pounds and roughly the size of a physical notepad, it slips easily into bags or even large pockets. The signature textured glass surface provides the same satisfying pencil-on-paper friction, and the magnetic Marker stylus snaps securely to the side. This form factor excels for quick notes, agenda items, and sketches—scenarios where the bulkier Paper Pro feels excessive.

"The Move is a lot like its larger sibling... but it's really a different product altogether," notes ZDNET's Kyle Kucharski. "The smaller display is less conducive to complex sketches or flow charts, and better equipped at handling on-the-fly notes."

Performance and Ecosystem Synergy

Powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core Cortex-A55 processor with 2GB RAM (slightly less robust than the Paper Pro's quad-core chip), the Move handles basic navigation smoothly but shows strain with larger files or intensive pinch-zooming. Where it shines is ecosystem integration:
- Seamless Sync: Notes and sketches automatically sync across all ReMarkable devices via the cloud.
- Cloud Workflows: Import/edit documents directly from Google Drive or Slack, then re-share revisions.
- New "Methods": Launch-specific templates (calendars, planners) optimized for the 7-inch display.
- Connect Features: Handwriting-to-text conversion and Slack sharing are included; upcoming handwritten note search promises greater utility.

The $2.99/month Connect subscription enhances functionality but isn't mandatory.

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The Move's compact size enables true one-handed use, prioritizing accessibility over expansive canvas space. (Image: Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET)

Trade-Offs and Competitive Landscape

Battery life impresses despite the smaller 2,334 mAh cell, matching the Paper Pro's roughly two-week lifespan with rapid recharging (days of use in minutes). The core limitation remains the screen size: complex diagrams or dense PDFs require awkward zooming, and content resized from larger ReMarkables can appear pixelated.

While competitors like the Boox Note Air 3 C offer more features (web browsing, apps) and Amazon's Kindle Scribe excels as a hybrid reader/notetaker, ReMarkable's strength lies in its focused simplicity. "You know what the device can do, and what its limitations are," observes Kucharski. This deliberate constraint—no web browser, no app store—enforces the distraction-free ethos central to ReMarkable's appeal.

Verdict: A Niche Perfected

The ReMarkable Move isn't a one-size-fits-all tablet. It's a specialized tool for those valuing portability and tactile writing above all else. Engineers jotting field observations, executives capturing meeting notes, or artists sketching concepts will find its form factor liberating. Despite the premium price, the Move delivers a refined, ecosystem-aware experience that makes digital note-taking feel genuinely personal—proving that sometimes, thinking smaller unlocks new ways to work.

Source: ZDNET