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Top 10 Tablets for Note-Taking With a Pen in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Nov 2026 · 4 min read

Direct answer

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the best tablet for note-taking: it ships with the S Pen in the box and has a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. The Apple iPad Pro (M5) is #2 with Apple Pencil Pro support, and the reMarkable Paper Pro is #3 with a Marker in the box.

At a glance

#	Pick	Pen	Best for
1	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra	S Pen in the box	The biggest writing surface on this list, with the pen already in the box
2	Apple iPad Pro (M5)	Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separately	Handwritten notes in iPad apps, with Apple Pencil Pro hover support
3	reMarkable Paper Pro	Marker or Marker Plus in the box	Paper-like writing in color, without apps and alerts pulling you away
4	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11	S Pen in the box	The S Pen in the box at a size that fits a small bag
5	Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025)	Pen included; it never needs to be charged	Reading Kindle books and writing notes on one paper-like screen
6	Apple iPad Air (M4)	Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separately	Apple Pencil Pro support for less than the iPad Pro
7	reMarkable Paper Pure	Marker in the box	The lightest writing tablet here, in black and white
8	Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus	Lenovo Tab Pen Pro, 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity (bundled in some configurations)	A large, fast Android screen with a pressure-sensitive pen
9	Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch	Surface Slim Pen, sold separately, 4,096 points of pressure	Inking in Windows apps on a tablet with a kickstand
10	OnePlus Pad 3	Works with OnePlus Stylo 2	A 13.2-inch Android screen and a long-lasting battery

Pick by what you want

Best overall

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Best iPad

Apple iPad Pro (M5)

Best paper tablet

reMarkable Paper Pro

Best for reading too

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025)

Lightest

reMarkable Paper Pure

Best for Windows

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

The ranking

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Looketup VerdictThe best tablet for note-taking.

Pen: S Pen in the boxDisplay: 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2XWeight: 692 g (Wi-Fi)Battery: 11,600 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra puts the S Pen in the box with a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. It weighs 692 g (Wi-Fi) and carries an 11,600 mAh battery.

Go ifThe biggest writing surface on this list, with the pen already in the box

Skip ifYou want a tablet that is easy to hold in one hand

Why #1 over #2: It includes its pen, while the iPad Pro (M5) needs an Apple Pencil bought separately.

Apple iPad Pro (M5)

Looketup VerdictThe best iPad for notes.

Pen: Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separatelyDisplay: 11-inch Ultra Retina XDRWeight: 444 grams (0.98 pound), 11-inch Wi-FiChip: Apple M5

The Apple iPad Pro (M5) has an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display and the Apple M5 chip, and supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). The 11-inch Wi-Fi model weighs 444 grams (0.98 pound).

Go ifHandwritten notes in iPad apps, with Apple Pencil Pro hover support

Skip ifYou want the pen included in the price

Why #2 over #3: It runs full iPad apps, where the reMarkable Paper Pro is built only for reading and writing.

reMarkable Paper Pro

Looketup VerdictThe best paper tablet.

Pen: Marker or Marker Plus in the boxDisplay: 11.8-inch Canvas Color display (E Ink Gallery 3)Weight: Approximately 525 g (1.16 lb)Price: From $629

The reMarkable Paper Pro comes with a Marker or Marker Plus and has an 11.8-inch Canvas Color display based on E Ink Gallery 3. It weighs approximately 525 g (1.16 lb) and starts from $629.

Go ifPaper-like writing in color, without apps and alerts pulling you away

Skip ifYou need a full app store or video

Why #3 over #4: Its 11.8-inch color paper display is larger than the Galaxy Tab S11’s 11-inch screen.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Looketup VerdictThe compact S Pen pick.

Pen: S Pen in the boxDisplay: 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2XWeight: 469 g (Wi-Fi)Battery: 8,400 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 also ships with the S Pen in the box, on an 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. It weighs 469 g (Wi-Fi) with an 8,400 mAh battery.

Go ifThe S Pen in the box at a size that fits a small bag

Skip ifYou want the largest screen

Why #4 over #5: It runs Android apps, where the Kindle Scribe (2025) is limited to books and notebooks.

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025)

Looketup VerdictThe reader-and-notebook pick.

Pen: Pen included; it never needs to be chargedDisplay: 11-inch glare-free displayWeight: 400gThickness: 5.4mm

The Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025) has an 11-inch glare-free display, weighs 400g and is 5.4mm thin. Amazon says its included pen never needs to be charged.

Go ifReading Kindle books and writing notes on one paper-like screen

Skip ifYou want a color screen on this model

Why #5 over #6: Its pen is included, while the iPad Air (M4) needs an Apple Pencil bought separately.

Apple iPad Air (M4)

Looketup VerdictThe value iPad for notes.

Pen: Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separatelyDisplay: 11-inch Liquid RetinaWeight: 464 grams (1.02 pounds), 11-inch Wi-FiChip: Apple M4

The Apple iPad Air (M4) has an 11-inch Liquid Retina display and the Apple M4 chip, and supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). The 11-inch Wi-Fi model weighs 464 grams (1.02 pounds).

Go ifApple Pencil Pro support for less than the iPad Pro

Skip ifYou want the Ultra Retina XDR screen

Why #6 over #7: It runs full iPad apps on a color screen, where the Paper Pure is black and white.

reMarkable Paper Pure

Looketup VerdictThe lightest paper tablet.

Pen: Marker in the boxDisplay: 10.3-inch Canvas display (E Ink Carta 1300)Weight: Approximately 360 g (0.79 lb)Price: From $399

The reMarkable Paper Pure comes with a Marker and has a 10.3-inch Canvas display based on E Ink Carta 1300. It weighs approximately 360 g (0.79 lb) and starts from $399.

Go ifThe lightest writing tablet here, in black and white

Skip ifYou want color ink

Why #7 over #8: Its Marker is in the box, while the Yoga Tab Plus includes its pen only in some configurations.

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus

Looketup VerdictThe big Android option.

Pen: Lenovo Tab Pen Pro, 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity (bundled in some configurations)Display: 12.7-inch 3K (2944x1840), 144HzWeight: Around 640 g (1.41 lbs)Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus pairs with the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro, which has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity. It has a 12.7-inch 3K (2944x1840) 144Hz screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and weighs around 640 g (1.41 lbs).

Go ifA large, fast Android screen with a pressure-sensitive pen

Skip ifYou want a pen guaranteed in every box

Why #8 over #9: Its 144Hz screen refreshes faster than the Surface Pro 12-inch’s 90 Hz display.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

Looketup VerdictThe Windows pick.

Pen: Surface Slim Pen, sold separately, 4,096 points of pressureDisplay: 12-inch PixelSense LCD, 2196 x 1464, 90 HzWeight: 1.5 lbs (686 g)Battery: Up to 15.5 hours video playback

The Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch has a 12-inch PixelSense LCD (2196 x 1464, 90 Hz), up to 15.5 hours of video playback, and weighs 1.5 lbs (686 g). The Surface Slim Pen, with 4,096 points of pressure, is sold separately.

Go ifInking in Windows apps on a tablet with a kickstand

Skip ifYou want the pen in the box

Why #9 over #10: Its 12-inch screen makes a smaller tablet to carry than the OnePlus Pad 3 with its 13.2-inch LCD.

OnePlus Pad 3

Looketup VerdictThe big-battery Android pick.

Pen: Works with OnePlus Stylo 2Display: 13.2-inch LCD, up to 144 HzWeight: 675gBattery: 12,140mAh

The OnePlus Pad 3 works with the OnePlus Stylo 2 and has a 13.2-inch LCD at up to 144 Hz. It weighs 675g and has a 12,140mAh battery.

Go ifA 13.2-inch Android screen and a long-lasting battery

Skip ifYou want the lightest tablet

How we ranked these

We ranked each tablet on its pen first (included in the box or sold separately), then on screen size and weight, using the makers’ own spec pages. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which note-taking tablets come with a pen in the box?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S11 include the S Pen, the reMarkable Paper Pro and Paper Pure include a Marker, and the Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025) includes a pen.

What is the lightest tablet for note-taking on this list?

The reMarkable Paper Pure, at approximately 360 g (0.79 lb).

Does the iPad Pro (M5) come with an Apple Pencil?

No. It supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), which are sold separately.

Does the Kindle Scribe pen need charging?

No. Amazon says the pen included with the Kindle Scribe never needs to be charged.

Weight as published at a glance

reMarkable Paper Pure360 g

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025)400 g

Apple iPad Pro (M5)444 g

Apple iPad Air (M4)464 g

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11469 g

reMarkable Paper Pro525 g

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus640 g

OnePlus Pad 3675 g

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch686 g

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra692 g

Weight as published, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

Top 10 Tablets for Note-Taking With a Pen in 2027

At a glance

Pick by what you want

The ranking

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Apple iPad Pro (M5)

reMarkable Paper Pro

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025)

Apple iPad Air (M4)

reMarkable Paper Pure

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

OnePlus Pad 3

How we ranked these

Questions people ask

Weight as published at a glance

Official sites

Sources