Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Kobo - Elipsa 2E | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 390 g | 525 g |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 10.3 " | 11.8 " |
| Color screen | false | true |
| Resolution | 227 ppi | 229 ppi |
Between the Elipsa 2E and Paper Pro, the Elipsa 2E comes out ahead in weight, while the Paper Pro wins on storage / screen size. Overall, the Elipsa 2E scores 67.5 and the Paper Pro scores 67.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the Elipsa 2E if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 135.00 g less. 390 vs 525.
Pick the Paper Pro if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are storage, screen size, color screen, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 64 GB vs 32 GB.
Both ship with comparable waterproof, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Kobo - Elipsa 2E or reMarkable - Paper Pro?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, resolution, storage, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Kobo - Elipsa 2E if…
Kobo - Elipsa 2E has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose reMarkable - Paper Pro if…
reMarkable - Paper Pro has the measurable edge on storage gb, screen size in, has color screen.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Kobo - Elipsa 2E wins
- ▲Weight — 135.00 g less. 390 vs 525.
Why reMarkable - Paper Pro wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 64 GB vs 32 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 14.56% more. 11.8 " vs 10.3 ".
- ▲Has Color screen.
- ▲Resolution — 0.88% more. 229 ppi vs 227 ppi.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Kobo - Elipsa 2E | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.3 " | 11.8 "lead |
| Resolution | 227 ppi | 229 ppilead |
| Color screen | false | truelead |
| Warm light | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Kobo - Elipsa 2E | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 390 glead | 525 g |
| Waterproof | false | false |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Kobo - Elipsa 2E | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 32 GB | 64 GBlead |
| Battery life | 6 weekslead | 2 weeks |