iPad vs Supernote - Best Handwritten Notes Tablet Showdown
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The iPad is the "swiss army knife" of tablets - it can do it all. The Supernote, on the other hand, is an e-Ink tablet that was created with exactly one thing in mind: writing.
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Honestly iPad could kill the game by having a Note Taking Mode that turns it greyscale, turn off all the distractions and have a super battery mode that helps it last.
you can create a shortcut that turns the greyscale color filter, low power mode, and focus mode on
@@bigfudge3223 Please share this shortcut 😅
@@bigfudge3223 I read books on my iPhone, and I have made this exact shortcut for reading that is triggered once I open the Kindle app. Makes it an easy-to-reach Kindle everywhere (except on the beach or similar environments)
@@burimalimi6490 go to accessibility>Display & Text Size>Color Filter and then toggle on the switch. To add it as shortcut go to accesibility>scroll all the way down and select accesibilty shortcut and ensure color filter is tick. To activate it, triple tap home button or triple press touch id power button
@@eyhtwozed2606 thanks soo much!
I bought an A5X six months ago with an HOM Pen for my research job and it really improved the way I do my job: in addition to what you said in the video, it is a non-programmed obsolescence device and it's an added value to me. Great video
Man, you always do such a great job. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into these. They do make a difference in real people’s productivity. Thanks man
I have both and love them both. Chris nails the strengths / weaknesses here.
I can take notes in meetings far more easily on the Supernote, even with a Paperlike on my iPad. The battery lasts forever and I have the screen lock set really long so I can keep reference material in front of me without the screen turning off. It's got no camera for settings where that's a problem which can be important for me too.
If I could only have 1 I'd have the iPad but in my consulting gig where I need to take notes and stay focused the Supernote's great. It's also really light and robust to bringing both when I need to is still not (much) heavier than a corporate-issue laptop.
One correction: You can use a bluetooth keyboard with the Supernote, although I don't.
I've got them both, as well. I would use iPad for everything, but the iPad is just too uncomfortable on my eyes. I get eyestrain, scratchy eyes, etc. A bummer.
@@ernestintownandjackintheco1024 Thanks for mentioning your eye issues..IPad gave me the scratchy and dry feeling eyes as well.
I am not sure if anyone mentioned it, but the main reason to go for eInk tablet is because of eye strain. I used iPad for multiple years and with annotating pdfs and reading documents, writing etc. My eyes got real issues.
On the other hand I had a problem with colors, because on iPad I used colors everywhere.
My go-to scenario now is:
Onyx boox air nova C - for notetaking (in color), reading and annotating documents
iPad - for consuming youtube and other productivity stuff
What about dark mode on iPad? Have you used it to reduce eye strain?
@@aviafan8219 If you work looking at a screen 100% of the time, even dark mode won't save you. I had a similar problem with eye strain, and there is just something different about e-ink. I truly relaxes your eyes and you don't get that burning sensation. I do everything I can to use an e-ink display over an oled one, even with the limitations it brings.
For me, it is a non negotiable
@@eduardadiniz9205 regarding e-ink, are you able to download from safari pdf books and annotate or edit them? That’s the key thing I’m struggling with buying the one…
@@aviafan8219 brightness isn't the issue. Screens emit blue light which cause headaches. E Ink screens don't emit any blue light so its like looking at paper and doesn't cause eye strain.
The advantages for the supernote is hands-down the writing experience, because the screen mimic real paper. When you write on it the screen actually indented
The challenge with ipads and such is there are so many apps and notes one becomes overwhelmed. More time is spent searching the app store and updating apps less time is spent using them.
Hey Chris, love your channel really enjoy it. I really enjoyed this review and I’m wondering if you have compared SuperNote against remarkable I think those are the closest notetaking tablets out there that are similar to each other. Thanks again for Great content.
Iike “physical focus mode” term with condition physical distancing mode from your iphone.
I have booxnote2 and its true helping me to focus on reading just because you’r limited to do any other things on it. But surely iphone will distract you. Cant imagine more with such an iphone-like ipad with bigger screen which you can do more than iphone!.
I am not so much taking note in daily routine, but seeing my colleague notes using his ipad+goodnotes is really make me recon ipad again!.
Reading focus and simple note is e-ink.
Taking real notes with AIO function is ipad as you can get more real colorful note on it.
Great Job Man!
It would be interesting to see a comparison between the iPad and the Onyx tab ultra.
Additional comment--I have an. Ipad Mini (5)and a 12.9 Ipad Pro. I carry the MIni with me to take notes--but because its a 5 have to use Pencil 1. Otherwise prefer notes on Pro and use Pencil 2--much better usage. I can see this for someone taking notes in meetings, class but for daily use, the Mini works fine for me (though will be happier once I can use Pencil 2 with it.
My favorite parts of the SN are that it is a paper white, less eye strain reading ebooks, lasts for days or even weeks before it needs charged, custom templates I create for work like work orders customers can sign when I complete a job and time sheets. I was sold on it when I seen my boss using it and just had to get one, have never regretted it.
I’ve been so curious about these e-ink pads and, as usual, Chris makes me want to open my wallet again. I’d been going “old school” recently (fountain pen and high-quality notebooks) for tasks, notes, and planning ideas. I just love the feel of a really good pen and paper. The problem is it’s harder to manipulate those analog documents (add things, remove things, maintain the notes with related things, search them). The fact that Lamy (one of the best analog pen manufacturers in the world) has created a pen for this device is an enormous plus. I guess I’d be curious to know how it compares to Remarkable (or other e-ink notepads) since I’d never heard of Supernote before this video. Based on the DailyTekk podcast though Remarkable sounds scared to provide a demo device. Anyway . . . Great review! I’m right there on the fence and giving it SERIOUS thought, where it wasn’t even on my radar this morning.
I haven't had a SN but have had a Boox Note Air for almost 2 years. When I bought it, I decided against the rM2, as the Boox has so much more (non-distracting) functionality. And I love it. As a student I keep it for writing and reading alongside my laptop.
However, I always wanted to experience the RM as it's writing feel must be so incredible and last week I finally got it. It is simply beautiful! It is gorgeous to feel, writing is very fast and comfortable BUT... the overall functionality is indeed very limiting. Even on the writing side: there are only three lines of thickness for pen styles while the Boox has a scale of thickness, there are no shapes whatsoever, no stroke eraser.
So I imagine even on these points alone the SN will also be much better than the RM.
UPDATE - just bit the bullet and ordered one. This thing ranks second only to the 49” widescreen in the cost of stuff that Chris has convinced me to buy.
I had been thinking of buying such a device for a while but never committed. Then I got bombarded with Remarkable adverts on TH-cam, which tempted me to look into it and after some research I decided on the Supernote and haven't regretted it.
The main reason I passed on the Remarkable is that they had just crippled it with a ransom payment system (I think they call it subscription) which if you don't pay various important functions are disabled. However later I realized that even if that wasn't the case the Supernote was still the better choice for many other reasons, it was just that I had never heard about it.
@@listerdave1240 ransom payment system 😂 I first came across the remarkable a few years ago, but amazon reviews didn't seem to justify its price. now I'm a student and was looking into iPads for note taking because I can't type fast enough on my MacBook, and organizing notes on it is impossible. but I really didn't want or need what is basically a MacBook/iPhone In tablet form. my supernote is the best thing I have ever purchased in my life and as a chemistry student, its note organization efficiency and overall writing feel are invaluable to me.
I've got them both! I end up using my SN because of eye comfort issues. I would use my iPad, but it really just isn't comfortable on the eyes, much to my chagrin.The SN really is awesome, though. Great notetaking, and has the Kindle app on a 10.3 inch screen.
Can you write in color? Or just greyscale?
@@eeshapopat4067 You can write in different colors, but on the SN itself it only shows greyscale. You don't see the color until you export to a computer.
@@ernestintownandjackintheco1024 oh ok thank you. I’m trying to look for a brand that is super simple that can write in color
One thing about notetaking on an e note that i don't see a lot of people talk about that I dreaded and sold my reMarkable for is the sluggishness when you want to take notes in a canvas that you want to move around. It's laggy, you will feel every single interaction and that just bothered me for some reasons.
Have you ever done a video like this with the ReMarkable tablet?
Im a fan of the supernote. I own an iphone and im a writer. Your review was great 👍🏻
what app are you using on the iPad to show and demo the note taking
This is really weird, I just today got really into these E-Ink devices and am thinking about selling my distraction-machine iPad. clicked on this video without even realising it's barely 3 hours old. Superb timing!
Thanks for making a video on Supernote. I had never considered e-ink note taking tools earlier
What is the note taking app on the iPad that you use in the video?
I’m going into physical therapy grad school so what would you recommend? It’s going to consist anatomy diagrams and writing in PowerPoints
What app were you using on ipad that had the colorful highlighting?.
I have an iPad Pro and SuperNote. LOVE my SuperNote, especially using the Digest functionality with ebooks.
@sambo *igger Ratta Supernote A5X - the new update with on-device handwriting recognition and conversion is fantastic. Every update makes this feel like a whole new device. Loving it.
Does the Digest feature work on e-pubs? Been debating getting an A5X (or the upcoming A5X2).
@@andieluke1366When is the A5X2 launching?
Nice review! Still deciding on an older model iPad Pro -(possibly get a newer version?) or go into the super note.
I guess it will depends on what you want to do with the device. Will you use it only for note taking? If yes, than get the supernote. If no, than get an Ipad.
I personally hate to watch videos on an Ipad, I don't like to hold it in my hands and prefere to watch things on the tv or on my laptop. I got a supernote to use for academic purposes and at work and I think it was the best decision for me.
I have mild CP and my handwriting is as my highschool math 11 teacher calls it "Chicken Scratch". my question is, do any of these tablet options offer palm rejection and alphabet recognition features for neater note-taking?
Which supernote would you recommend? Thanks!
What would you recommend for someone in college for Marketing and entering the real estate market?
Good review. I will buy a SN!
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The focus modes have really cut out the distractions on the iPad if you take the time to set it up right
Is the supernote search your notes after you wrote them? That my problem, I write in a note book and then 3 months later can't find it.
One thing where e ink shines is outdoors.. It looks brighter if ambient is brighter
Does supernote have good e-reader functions like kindle? Like the ability to buy the e-book using the device - I guess the question is if there is a kindle app on it.
There’s a kindle app however it’s nowhere near as good in my experience as an actual kindle
Can you sideload epub books on it?
What about turning your handwriting into text? Can they both do this?
Where do can you purchase a SuperNote tablet?
Where does it ship from?
Yes if you need to do the same thing your phone does on a bigger screen then get an ipad, if you need a great note taking device then e ink is it, and supernote has the best overall IOS for it so far
No annotation or highlighting in color. Deal breaker for me. Love my M1 iPad Pro, Apple Pencil 2, and PaperLike though. Just use a focus mode to reduce distractions. Done deal... Thanks for the video Chris!
Highlighting is huge!
@@Dailytekk Absolutely! Wish I could show you some screen shots of my note apps and how important highlighting is to my note taking. I am a Realtor/Property Manager, and the iPad Pro is the perfect mega multi tool for my work. I have three favorite note apps I use. Apple Notes, Noteful, and GoodNotes. I also occasionally use MS OneNote, Noteability, and CollaNote. That's just for notes. I also use Reminders, Google Calendar, MS ToDo, Fantastcal, Outlook, Calendars, and the rabbit hole goes on. I think Apple Notes is the notes app I use the most. I wish they would give us pinch to zoom though. Forgot to mention that I use my iPad Pro exclusively for my Realty work. I like it better than my MBP. And now that iPadOS 16 is here(beta), I am stoked that I can use my iPad as a real desktop setup. My productivity has mushroomed, and my workflow has been cut significantly. The way I do my work is so much easier and more intuitive on the iPad. A couple things I would like to see improved, but I am pretty happy with the iPad Pro desktop set up now.
Supernote also had word doc in it.
No link to the Supernote?
Does it sync with Dropbox - SPECIFICALLY will it sync with GroupTeam folders in Dropbox? I have a Remarkable II which won't and it is basically an expensive paperweight. Thanks!
No supernote link?;)
You are doing your eyes a favour by getting an e ink tablet like Supernote.
Just curious, after writing, would either or both the iPad and supernote be able to convert our handwritten notes into text? I like to write but sometimes I would want to share my notes with others in text form (not that my handwriting is good enough for clear reading everytime so…). Is there some functionality that can convert for users?
same question
I'e seen that the SuperNote can convert handwritten notes into text. Unfortunately, I'm not entirely sure about the iPad though I am sure there is an app that is capable of doing it. Hope this helps!
@@missingtooth9558 yes Goodnotes app can convert handwritten to text. I am sure there are other ios apps as well
With supernote, can I take a PowerPoint from lecture class, convert it to a PDF, and annotate on the Supernote? Because to be able to take notes directly onthe slides like I can with the IPad would be game changer!
I need to know this as well...
When it is a PDF, sure you can👍🏼
as long as you can convert, then yes
What is your choice of note taking app on iPad?
What is the best app for the iPad for taking notes and being able to archive it.
I use GoodNotes for personal stuff, because it exported to more compact PDFs than any of the other notes-taking apps. I use OneNote for work notes, sync’d with my laptop and Office 365. However, the built-in iOS Notes app is great and syncs with iCloud nicely.
Hi, at this video 2”50 your ipad has a memo like widget on the left, May i know what’s that widget?
If you’re referring to the yellow note, it’s called post it. Look for it in the App Store
Anyone know what Post-It Note widget that is? Looks handy! Thought it was maybe Google Keep but apparently they still haven't updated it to have the "newer" widget style on iOS/iPadOS.
Literally the post it app!
Haha, I guess I should’ve downloaded it. Such a nice feature. They should add a screenshot to the App Store about it! Totally missed it. Thanks!
Does the supernote only write in black?
how about amazon scribe vs supernote???
Ipad doesn't have an eink screen. Once it does, then compare them. That is feature one. Even if it did have an eink screen, though, the iPad is a tablet, not a focused writing device. It's kinda like comparing an iPad to a cell phone, or a wall-mounted whiteboard to a paper notebook.
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Why was this supernote not available when I was in college?
You said the same thing for like 9 minutes now
The number 1 difference between the two is that the ipad is far more expensive and the battery life of the other is massively longer. How can this be missed?
I like good notes
Time to compare to the kindle scribe!
Just got it…
I want to buy supernote product, but it seems they ship everywhere in the world except India, why so?
Even all neighbouring countries are covered but not India 😓
Tablets for taking notes are definitely a growing market. But not for Supernote. It's almost as if someone would try to sell gramophones in the era of smarphones. Sure some will still want to have them, but overall it's a niche market.
Have you heard anything about Amazon doing a digital notebook/kindle? On one of these video reviews of digital notebooks I heard someone mention that. I think amazons would be better than the options out there now.
There are rumors that Amazon has one in the works..late 2022 or 2023
They just annonced the kindle scribe for nov 2022
Dont you get your eyes and head tired because of the ipad screen?
Couple of critical advantages of supernote over the iPad:
Battery life is SUBSTANTIALLY greater
Eye strain and blue light interference is zero
Visibility outdoors in bright light is incomparably better
I have the reMarkable tablet, which is very similar to the 10.5" Supernote, but quite a bit cheaper ($299 vs. $415). (In fact. the Supernote looks a lot like the first generation reMarkable. The 2nd generation reMarkable device is much sleeker.) They also have an app that works on MacOS and iOS to access the notes you took on the reMarkable if you want to do more with them. As you mention, these are designed for note taking/organizing and are essentially distraction-free, which is why I like the reMarkable instead of the iPad for that.
Not cheaper since the reMarkable you have to pay for a subscription service and buy the pen separately.
Per the other comment, cost is about the same when you factor Remarkable's subscription. There are similarities but I chose the Supernote because the manufacturer is very visibly active consulting users on how to improve it, they do that frequently and the handwriting latency on the Supernote is lower.
I have a colleague who has an RM2 and loves it so I don't think either is a bad choice if you want a device like this.
Neither device comes with a pen for the base price. For the "standard" pen on each device, it's $79 for the reMarkable and $99 for the Supernote, making the total cost $378 and $514 respectively for a 10.3" device, so still cheaper for the reMarkable.The first year of the Connect subscription for the reMarkable is free and then is up to $7.99/mo afterward, depending on the features you choose (and it's optional). For the initial cost difference between the two devices, you can buy another year and a half of the Connect subscription before they even out.
As B Smith notes, neither is a bad choice; it just depends on your needs. But the reMarkable is a solid choice as well.
@@digitalstew Depends where you buy. In Europe we have to buy a bundle that includes cover and pen unless you import from US.
Bought the Supernote and I’m gonna sell it and buy the iPad. I feel like I need more out of the experience.
The SuperNote sounds great. But it’s way too expensive.
Only if you’re not already spending money on notebooks and nice pens.
I’ve never had to replace an Apple Pencil tip… I doubt the “average” person ever does
It’s weird how many comments I get from people who are upset about it… it really depends on how much and what you use it for I think
Templates is very important and advantages to ipad.
Only comment--don't want 2 devices. Agree about distractions though LOL.
Yo tengo un Supernote A5x y jamás volveria a un ipad para lo productivo. Solo uso el ipad para entretenimiento.
Supernore, Cross platform access is not possible. Search is slow. Functionality is less. It is for who has lot money like... they can have one car for shopping, one dating, one for office, one for adventure....otherwise ipad Air is better, Economical and versatile .
Most of the reviewers don't use it extensively to know the draw backs.
Buy ipad Air.
I like looking at e-ink tablets... but I just don't think I'll ever need one...
The "distraction-free" is not so important for me...
In fact, if I'm studying using my gadgets, then I'm definitely gonna need to be able to access other apps ...
And it would be so much better if I don't switch between devices... if one tablet is enough to access apps and note taking at the same time, why not?
For some reason, my Apple Pencil randomly stops registering strokes when I’m writing on my iPad Pro. It happens like every 1 minute of consistent writing. Anyone else experienced this ?
It sounds like you need to tighten the tip, sometimes it unscrews… happened to me a couple times. Good luck!
If I can’t import ppt slides or pdf docs I have zero use for supernote the from an academic perspective.
Why not a case upper on iphone/ipad : and used ít like a screen: conect by usb:
Never heard of it. Looks like some schools can use to save on paper and pencils. Save a lot of trees going paperless. But price is a bit less than iPads . It’s a no for me.
I wouldn’t use this for schools students don’t take care of stuff 😅 this is more for academic grad school and work
Maybe SuperNote would be less distracting
And he did NOT even bother to mention PRICE and THE battery life!!!
I think I will go for the cheaper one REAL PAPERS
wonderful analysis, 5:30 is all too accurate
Can the Supernote convert your handwriting to text?
Apt timing, just bought an a6x to compliment my ipad
What do you think?
Just e-imk displays are not harmfull for your eyes.
Lol, on my samsung when i get tired of writing notes I connect my keyboard and start typing. I would never buy this supernote
For that price will get at ipad. Love my iPad 😑
The video illustrates that the SuperNote (and the iPad) are limited to sketching and writing in rather large-size fonts. Neither is satisfactory for printing or cursive writing using the typical size (say, 12 point) font that you would use on a paper notepad.
What device is better for printing or cursive writing?
@@celestialeg None I've tried so far, that's why I keep reading/watching reviews. I suppose that the screen technology has not evolved enough yet.
When it comes for academia I rather read off paper so the supernote wins for me
I love my iPad! Not interested in the Supernote.
ipad is way more productive. Just turn the focus mode on. zooming in and out is pain in the ass in these overpriced e enk tablet
ipad? Ha ha. That Apple pencil sucks. My Samsung Tab S8 Ultra kills iPad for note taking. ... And it has that big stupid bezel taking up screen real estate.
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Unpopular opinion... but I think the Supernote is way too expensive. $560....
$75 for a pen
@@ChocoLecheMX More than that for the better pen.
If you price out ReMarkable 2 with cover & pen, comes out to similar price. (Not counting the subscription fee, which after huge backlash they slashed, but still $3 or 4/mo. Over time, that will make using it cost more. Their device price is lower, but accessories are higher. Can’t use device without a pen. Theirs are $100-130 ballpark. Cover on ReMarkable is necessary b/c it’s a fragile device. There covers are also more, as I’ve said, bringing complete price to $560ish. Both have slightly cheaper pens & covers, saving only $30-40 bucks. It irks me that ReMarkable “discounts” refurbished model (I think with shorter warranty & no free year of subscription by $20! Seriously, who would take that “deal.”
Their cover….sorry about typo.😬
Paperike eh? haha
…just get a sheet of paper…will always win :)
Both are gimmicks for taking notes. I still use normal paper after using all these and scan the notes I want to keep.
It’s cheaper than the iPad, but I don’t want yet another device.
Supernote needs work and is a bad value. They've taken 10 year old technology including the panel, polished it and thrown a 4 year old low quality chip in it and are calling it modern tech. Ipad wins in every sense. Supernote needs a lot of work. It's like looking at a gameboy
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Hey mate, what kind of watch ⏱ do you have in the video?
Trying out the new ScanWatch Horizon from Withings