Experts recommend Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) more than reMarkable 2
As of 16 Jan 2025, experts prefer Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) over reMarkable 2, but both Tablets have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) received 2 recommendations: from TechRadar (25 Nov 2024) and Laptop Mag (2 Oct 2023). By contrast, reMarkable 2 received only 1 recommendation from techadvisor (1 Jan 2025).
| Rank | Change | Price | Tablet | Digital Trends  | PCMag  | T3  | WIRED  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  | techadvisor  | What Hi-Fi  | Laptop Mag  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | -4 | $320 |  Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) The Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) has received positive reviews for its display quality, performance, and storage options, making it a versatile tablet for various use cases. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 2 |
| 35 | N/A | $449 |  reMarkable 2 The reMarkable 2 is praised for its paper-like writing experience, minimalistic design, and focus-enhancing capabilities, but criticized for its high price, limited functionality beyond note-taking, and lack of color display or backlight, making it a niche device best suited for those prioritizing distraction-free writing and note-taking over multimedia features. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 25 Nov 2024 TechRadar ranked Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) as #5
Rank Tablet Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) Best budget tablet... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 2 Oct 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) as #2
Rank Tablet Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) Best cheap tablet... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 1 Jan 2025 techadvisor ranked reMarkable 2 as #10
Rank Tablet Comment ... ... ... #10 out of 10 reMarkable 2 Best E Ink tabletSource: www.techadvisor.com
After counting and adding up the 93 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) outranks reMarkable 2. This is not to say that reMarkable 2 is a bad option. Like Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021), it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while reMarkable 2 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Tablet | Digital Trends | PCMag | T3 | WIRED | Wirecutter | TechRadar | Tom's Guide | techadvisor | What Hi-Fi | Laptop Mag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $319 |  Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) The Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) has received positive reviews for its display, performance, audio quality, and connectivity options, making it a versatile device for various use cases. | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | - | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | - | $555 |  Apple iPad Air M2 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $944 |  Apple iPad Pro M4 2024 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | $354 |  Google Pixel Tablet The Google Pixel Tablet offers a good display, fast performance, excellent battery life, impressive audio quality, and sufficient storage options, making it a great choice for casual users. | - | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | 10 | 9 | - | 4 |
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Expert reviews [27]
Total expert reviews: 27
- with a score: 21
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 27 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by RadioTimes | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- WHY IPAD — All the essentials in the most affordable iPad, with a beautiful 10.2-inch Retina display, powerful A13 Bionic chip, and an Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage. Work, play, create, learn, stay connected, and more.
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From Seller:
- THE ONLY TABLET THAT FEELS LIKE PAPER – With a paper feel never before experienced on a digital device, reMarkable 2 redefines note-taking, reading, and reviewing documents. At just 4.7 mm thick, you can take it anywhere.
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