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reMarkable Paper Pro vs Onyx Boox Note Air Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right eReader.
reMarkable Paper Pro
reMarkable
reMarkable Paper Pro
Onyx Boox Note Air
Onyx
Onyx Boox Note Air
Verdict

Pros & cons

Paper Pro

This tablet offers an unmatched, focused writing experience, perfect for those valuing simplicity without distractions.

+
Good
+ Responsive stylus input
+ Color E Ink display
+ Front lighting added
+ Tactile writing experience
+ Large screen for notes
−
Not
− High price point
− Limited app support
− Bulky accessories
− Subscription needed
− Slow color refresh

Boox Note Air

If you’re looking for a tablet that’s designed more for learning or work, the Onyx Boox Note Air is an excellent middle-ground between full-featured tablets like Apple’s iPads and the more pared-back features of e-readers. It checks all of the boxes for what a professional or a student might need when reading, writing and note-taking, even including the availability of installing the Google Play store. It’s a great tablet and very well rounded.

+
Good
+ Premium design
+ Nice pen with magnetic storage
+ Suitable format and app support
−
Not
− Not waterproof
− So-so third-party app support for pen
− Low refresh rate means no second monitor use
Spec data

How they compare

Paper Pro
Boox Note Air
Processor
ARM ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.8 GHz
Processor
Qualcomm Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core 1.8 GHz
Display
Color
Display
Grayscale
Weight
525g (18.5 oz)
Weight
420g (14.8 oz)
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Paper Pro
10.8" × 7.7"
Boox Note Air
9" × 7.7"
Thickness · to scale
Paper Pro
0.2"
Boox Note Air
0.2"
Height
10.8" (274.1 mm)
Height
9" (229.4 mm)
Width
7.7" (196.6 mm)
Width
7.7" (195.4 mm)
Depth
0.2" (5.1 mm)
Depth
0.2" (5.8 mm)
Weight
525g (18.5 oz)
Weight
420g (14.8 oz)
Screen
11.8"
Screen
10.3"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Paper Pro vs Boox Note Air: FAQ

Should I buy the Paper Pro or the Boox Note Air?
Our critics' take on the Paper Pro: "This tablet offers an unmatched, focused writing experience, perfect for those valuing simplicity without distractions." On the Boox Note Air: "If you’re looking for a tablet that’s designed more for learning or work, the Onyx Boox Note Air is an excellent middle-ground between full-featured tablets like Apple’s iPads and the more pared-back features of e-readers." Both phones have clear strengths in different areas; scroll through the comparison above to see which trade-offs align with your priorities.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated November 2026. Suggest a correction →