The iPad Air is similar to a large smartphone. While it can be a digital notepad, the iPad Air is great at many other functions appreciate light gaming, streaming movies, and reading documents. With access to the App Store, users can download various apps, browse the web, engage in social media, stream movies, and even capture photos and videos — pretty much anything the average tablet can do. So, if the everyday tablet encounter is what you are looking for, then the iPad Air will be the most useful of the two.
Conversely, the reMarkable 2 takes a specialized approach, positioning itself as a digital pen and paper. If the iPad Air is a jack of all trades — master of none, then the reMarkable is the master of one. The reMarkable 2 is a good choice if note-taking, reading, or hyper-minimalism is the most important thing for you.
In practical terms, the better tablet depends on what you need it to do — the iPad Air is excellent for a versatile tablet that transitions between entertainment, work, and school tasks, while the reMarkable 2 is tailored for individuals desiring a specialized digital notepad explicitly designed for note-taking, drawing, and scribbling on the go. The choice between these two devices based on the use case ultimately hinges on the user’s specific needs and preferences.