reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NW

reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NW

reMarkable
46 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024

Microsoft
73 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NW

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 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024

72 out of 100 high confidence 103 reviews

The Surface Pro 11 receives largely positive feedback for its speed, display quality, and portability, with many users praising it as a worthy upgrade. However, significant concerns arise regarding ARM/Snapdragon compatibility issues, occasional blue screens, and the OLED screen's digitizer screen-door effect. Some users also note the device's weight and the high price as drawbacks.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Great display quality
  • Portable and lightweight
  • Good battery life
  • Versatile 2-in-1 design
Cons
  • ARM compatibility issues
  • OLED screen-door effect
  • Heavy for a tablet
  • High price
  • Occasional blue screens
👍 Performance 18
👍 Display quality 12
👍 Portability 10
👎 Arm compatibility 8
👍 Battery life 7
🤔 Build quality 6

Scores

Reading
reMarkable
43
Microsoft
84
Student
reMarkable
37
Microsoft
83
Productivity
reMarkable
38
Microsoft
81
Entertainment
reMarkable
44
Microsoft
76
Art Design
reMarkable
48
Microsoft
76
Business
reMarkable
33
Microsoft
72

Specifications

reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NWMicrosoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Processor
CPUARMQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100
Cores—12★
GPU—X1★
GPU Benchmark Score—59★
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage16 GB512 GB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable—✗
Display
Size11.8"13"
Resolution2160 px2880 px★
Panel—OLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular—✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelMarker PlusSurface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader—✗
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight0.53 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—53 Wh★
OSLinuxWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NW

  • Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
  • Strong screen (72nd percentile)
  • Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average battery (30th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (35th percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024

  • Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Pricing

reMarkable Paper Pro 11.8" RM81C-1000NW

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11

Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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