Remarkable Tablet Pricing

The Remarkable 2 costs $399 for the tablet alone. If you want the stylus (called the Marker), add $129. A basic folio case runs $79. Most people buying one also pick up a subscription to Remarkable's cloud service, which costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year — this is optional but needed if you want to sync notes across devices or back them up online.

Remarkable also sells a larger model called the Remarkable Paper Pro at $599, which has a bigger screen and faster processor. The stylus and case prices stay the same. Neither tablet includes a stylus in the box, so budget for that upfront.

Prices do not vary by retailer — Remarkable sells directly through their website and sets the price everywhere. Occasionally they run sales around holidays, but these are rare and usually modest discounts.

Key Takeaways

  • The Remarkable 2 tablet itself costs $399, and you will need to add $129 for the stylus to actually use it.
  • The larger Remarkable Paper Pro costs $599 and uses the same $129 stylus, so the total jump is $200 more than the base model.
  • A protective case costs $79 and is worth buying if you plan to carry the tablet regularly.
  • Cloud backup and syncing costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year and is separate from the hardware purchase.
  • Remarkable does not bundle the stylus with the tablet, so your actual starting cost is $528 for a usable Remarkable 2 setup.

What the Remarkable 2 Includes for $399

The $399 tablet comes with the device itself, a USB-C charging cable, and a quick-start guide. It has a 10.3-inch black-and-white e-ink screen, 8 GB of storage, and a processor fast enough to handle handwriting without lag. The battery lasts roughly two weeks between charges if you use it daily for note-taking.

You do not get a stylus, case, or screen protector. The tablet is bare-bones hardware. Remarkable assumes you will add the Marker stylus separately and possibly a case depending on how you plan to use it.

The Remarkable Paper Pro and When It Matters

The Paper Pro costs $200 more than the Remarkable 2 and gives you a larger 11.5-inch screen, a faster processor, and slightly better contrast. If you write a lot of notes, sketch, or read PDFs on the tablet, the bigger screen reduces scrolling and makes handwriting feel less cramped.

The Paper Pro also includes a stylus in the box — the Marker Plus — which has a tilt sensor for shading and pressure sensitivity. This stylus alone costs $149 if you buy it separately, so the Paper Pro bundle saves you money if you want the premium stylus from the start.

For most people taking notes in meetings or classes, the Remarkable 2 is enough. The Paper Pro makes sense if you plan to use the tablet as a primary writing or sketching tool for hours at a time.

Stylus and Accessory Costs Add Up Fast

The standard Marker stylus costs $129 and works with both tablets. It has pressure sensitivity but no tilt detection. The Marker Plus, which comes with the Paper Pro, costs $149 and adds tilt sensing for shading effects — useful if you sketch or draw.

Cases range from $79 for a basic folio to $129 for a premium leather option. Screen protectors cost $39 and are optional but recommended if you carry the tablet in a bag with other items. A desk stand runs $49 if you want to prop it up while writing or reading.

A realistic total for a Remarkable 2 with stylus, case, and screen protector comes to around $645. The Paper Pro with its included stylus, case, and protector would run roughly $845.

Subscription and Cloud Storage Costs

Remarkable's cloud service costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year. This service backs up your notes, lets you sync between the tablet and a phone or computer app, and gives you access to Remarkable's web portal to view your notes online.

The subscription is optional — you can use the tablet offline and store everything locally. But if you want to access your notes from other devices or have a backup in case the tablet is lost or damaged, the subscription is worth the cost. The yearly plan saves about $20 compared to paying monthly.

How Remarkable Pricing Compares to Other Tablets

An iPad Air costs $599 and includes a stylus option (Apple Pencil, $129 extra). A Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 runs $799 and also requires a stylus purchase. Both are full-featured tablets with apps, web browsing, and color screens.

The Remarkable is cheaper upfront but does one thing: note-taking and reading on an e-ink screen. It has no apps, no color, and no web browser. If you want a general-purpose tablet, an iPad or Samsung is more versatile. If you want a distraction-free writing and note-taking device, the Remarkable costs less than those options and does the job well.

Kobo and Onyx make competing e-ink tablets that cost between $300 and $500, so Remarkable is in the middle of that range price-wise.

Refurbished and Older Models

Remarkable sometimes sells refurbished Remarkable 2 tablets for $299, which is $100 off the new price. These are returned units that have been tested and cleaned. Refurbished tablets come with the same one-year warranty as new ones.

The original Remarkable (first generation) occasionally appears on resale sites for $200 to $300, but Remarkable no longer supports it with software updates. If you find one used, check the battery health and screen condition before buying, since e-ink screens can degrade over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the price include the stylus?

No. The Remarkable 2 costs $399 without a stylus. You must buy the Marker stylus separately for $129. The Remarkable Paper Pro at $599 includes the Marker Plus stylus in the box, so you do not need to buy one separately.

Is the cloud subscription required?

No. You can use the tablet completely offline and store all notes locally. The $9.99 monthly or $99 yearly subscription is only needed if you want to back up notes to the cloud, sync across devices, or access notes from a phone or computer.

Can you use the Remarkable with a cheaper stylus?

No. The Remarkable tablets only work with Remarkable's own stylus. Third-party styluses will not write on the screen. You cannot use an Apple Pencil or other generic e-ink stylus.

What is the difference between the Marker and Marker Plus?

The Marker costs $129 and has pressure sensitivity. The Marker Plus costs $149 and adds tilt sensing, which lets you shade and create thicker lines by tilting the stylus. For note-taking, the standard Marker is fine. For sketching and drawing, the Plus is worth the extra $20.

Do prices ever go on sale?

Remarkable rarely discounts the tablet itself, but refurbished models are available at $299. Sales happen occasionally around major holidays but are usually small discounts of $20 to $50. If you see a deep discount from a third-party seller, verify it is an authorized retailer to avoid counterfeit products.