reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NW, 16GB, 16GB
reMarkable
46 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2025, Core Ultra 7 266V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NW, 16GB, 16GB
92 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The reMarkable Paper Pro is highly praised for its exceptional writing feel, closely mimicking paper with a responsive e-ink display. Users love the distraction-free, focused note-taking experience and the ability to organize notes into folders. While it lacks internet browsing or app capabilities, its simplicity and premium build make it a perfect tool for dedicated note-takers. A few minor drawbacks include a slightly grey screen in dim light and battery drain during intensive use.
Pros
- Exceptional paper-like writing feel
- Distraction-free note-taking experience
- Responsive e-ink color display
- Excellent build quality
- Easy file and folder organization
Cons
- High price point
- No internet or app functionality
- Screen appears grey in dim light
- Battery drains with intensive use
- Backlight gives black a slight blue tint
Writing feel 5
Build quality 4
Screen quality 4
Value for money 3
Battery life 2
Color display 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2025, Core Ultra 7 266V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Specifications
| reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NW | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | ARM | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 16 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.8" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2160 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Marker Plus | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Linux | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NW, 16GB, 16GB
- Strong eye comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reading battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
- Below average gpu (33rd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2025, Core Ultra 7 266V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.