| Product | Ratta Supernote | Boox | Amazon Kindle | reMarkable | Viwoods | Penstar | Bigme | iFlyTek | Kobo | Meebook | Lenovo | Huawei | Pocketbook | MobiScribe | Fujitsu | Montblanc | Amazon |
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| My rating ⓘ My subjective rating of this brand | 👍 Recommended | 👍 Recommended | 👍 Recommended | 👍 Recommended | 👍 Recommended | Rated | Rated | Rated | Rated | Rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
| Firmware ⓘ Current firmware version | 3.26 | 4.0 4.1 | 5.19 | 3.25 | 3.12 | 1.0 2.0 | 4.6 | 1.4 1.6 | 4.44 | 1.5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | - | - |
| Pros | + Great customer service + Innovative + Focus on sustainability + Discounts for students, first responders, veterans etc. + HIPAA-compliant | + On the cutting-edge of e-ink technologies + Wide range of products + Regular firmware updates | + Peace of mind from large brand + Decent customer service + Good returns policy | + Good returns policy (50-days) + ISO27001 security certification + Enterprise-level features + Decent customer service + Notebooks can be edited via desktop/mobile apps (text only, and subscription required) + Very comprehensive online knowledgebase | + Excellent returns policy + Very good customer service + Some smart and useful innovations + Good attention to detail + Have great potential | + Customer support appears to be good + Some unique design features | + On the cutting edge of e-ink technologies + Wide range of products + Products are very flexible and versatile | + Have developed proprietary software in the areas of transcription, translation, voice recognition, and AI | + Supports 3rd-party DRM-Protected ebooks (ADE) + Products are made from recycled materials + Products are repairable | + Products tend to be less expensive than other brands | Not yet reviewed... | Not yet reviewed... | Not yet reviewed... | Not yet reviewed... | Not yet reviewed... | unknown | unknown |
| Cons | - Mainly focused on the writing aspect - Some delays with product release schedules - Occasional slow responses from customer service (during busy periods) | - Customer support can be variable - Unfavourable returns policy when buying direct from Boox | - Tied into Amazon ecosystem - Limited firmware capabilities - Mainly focused on the reading aspect | - Mainly focused on note-taking - Tied into reMarkable ecosystem - Monthly subscription required to access certain features - Accessories are expensive - Limited firmware capabilities | - Relatively new brand (unknown quantity) - AI integration could mean future subscription costs | - Relatively new brand (unknown quantity) | - Variable customer support | - Relatively new e-ink tablet brand (unknown quantity) - Early signs of possible ongoing subscription/membership costs for certain features | - Focused on reading - Below average customer service - Limited firmware capabilities | - Poor customer service - Little online presence - User interface feels unpolished - Looks and feels 'generic' - Irregular firmware updates | Not yet reviewed... | Not yet reviewed... | Not yet reviewed... | Not yet reviewed... | Not yet reviewed... | unknown | unknown |
| Products | Supernote A5 X2 Manta Supernote A6 X2 Nomad | Boox Go 10.3 Boox Note Air5 C Boox Palma 2 Pro Boox Note Max Boox Tab Ultra C Pro Boox Tab X C Boox Go 7 Boox Go Color 7 Boox Go 10.3 Gen 2 Boox Go 10.3 Gen 2 Lumi | Kindle Scribe 2024 Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 2025 Kindle Scribe 2025 | reMarkable 2 reMarkable Paper Pro Move reMarkable Paper Pro | Viwoods AI Paper Viwoods AI Paper Mini | Penstar eNote 2 Penstar eNote | Bigme B1051C Bigme B7 Pro Bigme B7 Bigme InknoteX Color Bigme S6 Color+ | iFlyTek AINote 2 iFlyTek AINote Air2 | Kobo Libra Color Kobo Elipsa 2E Kobo Sage | - | - | - | Pocketbook Inkpad X Pro Pocketbook Inkpad Eo | - | - | Montblanc Digital Paper | - |
| Product | Ratta Supernote | Boox | Amazon Kindle | reMarkable | Viwoods | Penstar | Bigme | iFlyTek | Kobo | Meebook | Lenovo | Huawei | Pocketbook | MobiScribe | Fujitsu | Montblanc | Amazon |
Table notes
- Whilst I strive to provide accurate information, sometimes things change (such as prices) and sometimes I do make mistakes. Therefore, I do not guarantee the accuracy of any information provided and highly recommend checking the manufacturer's website before making a purchase.
- All prices are approximate
- All prices shown are for the tablet, the least expensive official stylus, and the least expensive official folio/cover. Prices do not incude shipping, taxes, etc.
- Where applicable, all prices have been taken from the official manufacturer/brand website, rather than a third-party distributor
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