reMarkable Paper Pure Launches at $399, Replacing the Six-Year-Old reMarkable 2 With a Faster, Lighter Writing Tablet
reMarkable launches the Paper Pure at $399, replacing the reMarkable 2 with a 50% faster, 40g lighter monochrome writing tablet as the company simultaneously navigates major layoffs.
Editor's Note ·
- Correction:
- The article states reMarkable 'cut up to 200 employees.' None of the three cited sources specify a headcount: the Engadget review (the source cited) says only that reMarkable was 'slashing its workforce and firing CEO Phil Hess.' The figure '200' is not attributed to any cited source and should be read as unverified.
- Clarification:
- The article attributes the 'E Ink Carta 1300' display identification to TechCrunch. TechCrunch's article names only the resolution (1,872 x 1,404 pixels) and pixel density (226 PPI); the Carta 1300 panel designation appears in the Engadget review, not TechCrunch. The fact is correct; the outlet attribution is wrong.
Overview
reMarkable has launched the Paper Pure, a monochrome writing tablet priced at $399 that officially retires the six-year-old reMarkable 2. The new device ships in early June 2026 and brings meaningfully improved performance and storage to the company’s entry-level line — arriving weeks after reports surfaced that reMarkable had slashed its workforce and replaced its CEO.
What the Paper Pure Offers
The Paper Pure carries a 10.3-inch monochrome E Ink Carta 1300 display at 1,872 by 1,404 pixels and 226 PPI, according to TechCrunch. The device weighs 360 grams and ships with 32GB of storage — four times the 8GB capacity of the reMarkable 2 — and a 3,820 mAh battery the company says will last up to three weeks on one hour of daily use, per TechCrunch. The processor is a 1.7 GHz dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 with 2GB of RAM, as noted by Engadget.
reMarkable says the Paper Pure is 50 percent more responsive than the reMarkable 2 and offers 30 percent better battery life, per TechCrunch. The device connects via USB-C.
The Paper Pure omits a backlight; reMarkable described this as “an intentional choice to provide the most paper-like experience for those who prioritize deep thinking, primarily in well-lit office environments,” per Engadget. The device also lacks the pogo pin connector found on Pro-tier models, meaning no optional keyboard accessory.
Pricing and Availability
The base Paper Pure — a Marker stylus and USB-C cable included — is $399. A bundle adding the Marker Plus stylus with built-in eraser and a Sleeve Folio is $449, according to TechCrunch. Orders opened on May 6, 2026, with first shipments expected in early June.
The launch formally retires the reMarkable 2, which the company is discontinuing after six years on the market. Existing reMarkable 2 customers will continue to receive software updates and support.
Software and Subscription
Full access to the Paper Pure’s cloud and AI features requires reMarkable Connect, the company’s subscription service, which costs $3.99 per month or $39 per year, according to Engadget. Connect enables handwriting search, unlimited cloud storage, AI-powered handwriting conversion and summarization, and integrations including Google Drive, Slack, and Miro, per Engadget.
New software features rolling out across the full reMarkable lineup include calendar integration that automatically creates meeting-specific note documents, AI-powered handwriting summaries and action item extraction, and support for .DOCX, .PDF, and .EPUB files.
Context: Layoffs and Leadership Change
The Paper Pure arrives weeks after reports emerged that reMarkable had cut up to 200 employees and fired CEO Phil Hess due to dwindling demand and rising costs, as noted by Engadget. The company reported to TechCrunch that it has sold more than 3.5 million devices and maintains 1.2 million subscribers for its Connect service.
What We Don’t Know
reMarkable has not disclosed how the workforce reduction will affect the pace of future product development, or whether the Paper Pure will roll out to all markets simultaneously. The company has also not specified regional availability windows for the Paper Pure beyond the initial U.S. market.