Digital Notepads

The Kobo Clara Colour is an affordable colour e-reader designed for readers who want a compact and versatile device without breaking the bank. Made by Kobo, part of the Rakuten group since 2012, this model is an upgrade to the popular black and white Kobo Clara HD. The company has long been a key player in the e-reader market, focusing on openness (such as support for DRM-free EPUB) and ease of use. The Kobo Clara Colour was launched in 2025 as one of the first budget-friendly e-readers to feature Kaleido 3-colour technology. With a 6-inch display, 16GB of storage and 21 days of battery life, it's aimed at students, travellers and casual readers who want colour for graphic books or magazines. During our 30-day trial, we explored its suitability for everyday reading, travel use and audiobooks.

The Kobo Libra Colour is a groundbreaking e-ink e-reader with a colour display, designed to provide a more immersive reading experience for both books and graphic content. Made by Canadian company Kobo (part of Rakuten) founded in 2009, this model has been launched in 2024 as an upgrade to the popular Libra series. The company targets book lovers, students and professionals looking for a flexible e-reader for both text and images. With its 7-inch Kaleido 3 colour display and IPX8 water resistance, the Kobo Libra Colour is one of the first e-readers to combine colour display with high readability in black and white (300 PPI). During our 30-day trial period, we explored its suitability for academic reading, graphic novels and outdoor use.

The Lenovo Smart Paper is a 10.3-inch E Ink tablet designed for serious note-taking enthusiasts and professionals looking for a paper-like writing experience. It has a minimalist design, targeting users who prioritize precision and durability over redundant features. Lenovo, known for its innovative hardware in the business segment, is taking a step into the growing market for digital note-taking tools. The device was launched in 2023 as a direct competitor to established players like reMarkable and Supernote, focusing on a genuine tablet feel with a stylus with pressure and tilt sensitivity. During our 30-day trial period, we explored its suitability for academic work, meeting notes, and creative sketching.

The ONYX BOOX Go Color 7 is a colorful e-reader with E Ink Kaleido 3 technology, designed to combine reading on an e-ink with browsing on a tablet. Made by Onyx International, a Chinese company focused on e-ink devices since 2008, it targets users who need color for comics, charts, or PDFs. With Android 12 and Google Play support, it can run apps like Dropbox and browsers, which sets it apart from traditional black-and-white e-readers. Launched in 2023, the device is one of the few color screen models on the market. We tested it for 30 days to evaluate its suitability for professional and hobbyist users.

The Kobo Elipsa 2E is a 10.3-inch e-reader equipped with E Ink Carta 1200 technology and a resolution of 227 ppi. It comes with the ergonomically designed and rechargeable Kobo Stylus 2, which allows both reading and annotation directly on the screen. We have tested the device for several weeks in various scenarios - here are our impressions.

The Amazon Kindle Scribe is like a plus version of the classic Kindle reader and a digital writing tablet. It offers a 10.2-inch E Ink display at 300 ppi and built-in AI support for converting handwritten notes, making it a tool that can be used for many different things depending on your needs.

The reMarkable 2 is a digital writing tablet that focuses on recreating the feel of paper. Made by Norwegian company reMarkable (founded in 2013), it targets creative professionals and students who want to combine an analog writing experience with digital convenience. The company launched its first model in 2017 and gained traction for its minimalist design. The reMarkable 2 was released in 2020 as a thinner and faster version, with a 10.3-inch CANVAS display that uses e-ink technology to reduce eye strain. Unlike many competitors, it lacks a backlight and app support, which underlines its philosophy: “Fewer features, more focus.”