Top digital notebooks made for margin writers

I'm someone who loves the tactile experience of a notebook – the act of scribbling, the feel of pen on paper, and the personal connection to my own handwriting. It's a truly satisfying process. The common hurdle with traditional notebooks, though, is storage.

They often gather dust, get lost in the shuffle, and it's nearly impossible to remember which valuable information is tucked away in which book.

This is where the digital notebook comes in. It offers that familiar, hands-on writing experience I love, but with the added benefit of digitally storing all my information.

Here are our top picks.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

reMarkable 2 Bundle

Get it for $847.14

If you can afford to splurge, the reMarkable 2 is one of the best digital notebooks on the market. It offers that paper-like writing experience on a sleek 4.7mm-thin device. It's designed for pure focus, free from distractions like apps or notifications, and boasts up to two weeks of battery life. You can easily organise your notes, annotate PDFs, and convert your handwritten notes to text.

A Connect subscription provides unlimited cloud storage, seamless syncing of your notes across devices, and access to additional app features, with a 100-day free trial for new customers.

Another digital notebook option is the reMarkable Paper Pro Bundle, available for $1389.51

reMarkable Paper Pro Move

From $779

reMarkable has also released the Paper Pro Move, which is a 7.3-inch digital notepad designed for professionals and creatives who want to write on the fly and have all their notes digitised.

Offering paper-like writing and reading, the coloured display promises to feel like the most natural digital writing experience available.

And yes, it can sync up with the same Connect subscription if you have either of the bigger reMarkable notebooks.

Moleskin Smart Writing Set

Grab it for $377.78

The Moleskine Smart Writing Set is an excellent alternative, blending traditional note-taking with digital convenience. It features a redesigned Moleskine Smart Pen and Smart Notebook that use Ncode technology to instantly digitise every page you write. It still has those iconic Moleskine elements, from the rounded corners and elastic closure to the classic "In Case of Loss" notice. It also lets you instantly email your notebook pages, making collaboration and sharing easy.

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XPPen 3 in 1 Colour Digital Notebook

Yours for $599.99

The XPPen 3-in-1 Colour Digital Notebook is a great choice for digital note-takers. It features an AG nano-etched X-Paper display that minimises reflection and glare, providing a comfortable, paper-like visual experience. You can also effortlessly switch between three colour modes: ink paper, light colour, and natural colour.

With membership, you can convert handwriting to text, record audio, and import or edit PDFs. It operates on an Android 14 system, which provides access to the Google Play Store for various apps and boasts 128GB of storage for all your needs. It also offers a front camera, two speakers, and two microphones, providing tablet-like functionalities while maintaining a notebook feel.

Amazon Kindle Scribe

Grab it for $649

The Kindle Scribe is a standout option for those who love to write in the margins. It lets you write on your books and documents, featuring an "active canvas" that smartly expands or shrinks the margins to fit your notes. It also features built-in notebook summarisation, perfect for organising meeting notes, managing to-do lists, or journaling. Plus, you can effortlessly convert your handwritten notes into typed text and email them. It offers a 10.2-inch glare-free, front-lit display with a sleek, uniform white-bordered design. The enhanced Premium Pen delivers a paper-like writing sensation, all within a distraction-free environment free from notifications and social media.

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Kobo Libra Colour

On sale for $378

If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Kobo Libra Colour is a strong contender. It lets you browse and read E-books in full colour, making it ideal for comics, graphic novels, illustrations, and note-taking. You can easily annotate, highlight, and take notes directly in your ebooks. Designed with ergonomics in mind, it features page-turn buttons, left/right screen rotation, and full customisation of font size and margins, including a landscape mode. Additionally, it offers full waterproof protection and is made with recycled and ocean-bound plastics.

Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook

Get it for $69.95

If you're looking for an affordable option that still feels like a classic notebook, opt for the Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook. This 42-page notebook features seven different page styles, making it perfect for planning, listing, setting goals, taking notes, sketching, and sharing big ideas. It allows you to send handwritten notes to popular cloud services, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, and more, simply by using the Rocketbook app. Make sure the ink from any Pilot Frixion pen, marker, or highlighter dries for about 15 seconds so it bonds to the special pages. Then, to reuse, simply wipe the page clean with a damp cloth

BOOX Note Air 4 C

Was $919

Last but not least, we have the BOOX Note Air 4 C. This 10.3-inch colour Android tablet is a great option for those interested in reading, writing, taking notes, sketching, and studying.

It offers up to four weeks of battery life on a single charge, making it ideal for extended use. The BOOX Note Air 4 C is compatible with laptops, tablets, and smartphones, allowing for easy connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It delivers an "iPad feeling" but with a stronger focus on creative freedom.

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