The Paperslate Pro, a new e-ink tablet from France, has launched with features that set it apart from its main competitors, reMarkable and Amazon's Kindle. Unlike those devices, the Paperslate Pro runs on an operating system based on Android, which lets users install their own apps via the Google Play Store. It also has a waterproof design, a rare feature in the e-ink tablet market. The tablet features a 10-inch monochrome e-ink screen, which is easier on the eyes and readable in direct sunlight. It is priced at 429.95 euros, while a standard version, which lacks waterproofing and has less memory, costs 349.95 euros. The Paperslate Pro has a sleek, all-black aluminum body that weighs 430 grams. It measures 23.3 mm in length, 16.2 mm in width, and 6 mm in thickness. The device comes with a stylus that has 4096 pressure levels, an eraser, and a clip, but the stylus is made of low-quality plastic and does not have a magnetic attachment. The tablet is waterproof, thanks to its IPX8 certification. The screen has good contrast and a white background but offers a resolution of 200 DPI, which is lower than average for e-ink tablets. This can cause visible "stair-stepping" on straight lines and unclear text when zoomed in. The screen's strong persistence — the ability to retain an image — creates a faint outline of the previous page, which can be adjusted but may cause flickering when set to refresh often. The screen's backlight is praised for its quality and allows users to adjust the color temperature. Inside the device, there is 2 GB of DDR4 RAM and a RK3566 processor running at 1.8 GHz, along with 64 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using a microSD card. The Paperslate Pro supports Wi-Fi on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, as well as Bluetooth 5.0, and includes a speaker — an uncommon feature in e-ink tablets. However, the volume cannot be adjusted through the device or the Audible app, making the speaker difficult to use without external headphones. The Paperslate Pro runs on Android 11, giving users access to the Google Play Store and the ability to install apps like Google Docs, Drive, and Calendar. However, many apps experience crashes or performance issues, such as YouTube and Spotify, which crash after just 20 seconds of use. The tablet is generally slow, with noticeable delays and bugs, especially when using third-party note-taking apps like JNotes and Sketchbook. Note-taking is straightforward, with options for pen, pencil, marker, and highlighter, and stroke thickness can be adjusted. Notes can be exported as handwritten PDFs or converted into typed text using AI, which is effective and accurate. The AI can even transcribe mathematical formulas or diagrams. The device supports reading PDFs and e-books, with the FBReader app pre-installed, and allows synchronization with Google Docs across devices. The Paperslate Pro has a 3,200 mAh battery, which the manufacturer claims can last up to a week. However, its battery life is shorter than that of its main competitors due to the energy demands of the Android operating system. The device also experiences battery drain in standby mode, potentially losing charge if not used for one or two weeks. Charging from 0 to 100% takes 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 20 W charger.