Supernote Nomad Review
The Supernote Nomad is the pocket-sized way into the Supernote world. It shrinks the brand's pen feel, clever note software and repairable design into a compact 7.8 inch body you can carry everywhere. It is small, focused and cheaper than the big writers, and for on-the-go handwriting it is hard to fault.
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KT Score: 85/100
Specifications
| Screen | 7.8" |
|---|---|
| PPI | 300 |
| Colour | No |
| Frontlight | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Stylus | Yes |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Weight | 253 g |
Verdict
The Supernote Nomad brings the brand's pen feel, smart note software and repairable design down to a pocketable size at a friendly price. The small screen limits deep desk work, and the ecosystem is smaller than the big brands', but as an always-with-you handwriting device it works very well. For anyone who wants to capture notes anywhere without carrying a big slab, it is one of the easiest recommendations on this list.
What I like
- Pocketable, with a great paper-like pen feel
- Clever note software with strong search and linking
- Repairable and built for long-term support
- Affordable entry into serious e-ink handwriting
Worth noting
- Small screen limits long notes and PDF markup
- Mono only, no colour
- Smaller ecosystem and app support than Boox
- Reading is not a strength
Compact and carryable
The Nomad's 7.8 inch size is small and light enough to slip into a bag or a large pocket, so your notebook is always with you. The writing surface keeps that grippy, paper-like Supernote feel that handwriting fans like, with low latency, and the device is built to the same repairable, long-support philosophy as the bigger Manta.
The smaller screen is the trade-off. It works well for quick capture, journaling and shorter notes, but full-page PDF markup and long-form writing are more comfortable on a 10 inch device.
Supernote's clever software
You get the same note system: fast handwriting recognition, powerful search and linking across notes, and a document workflow that heavy note-takers like. On a pocketable device, that makes it an everyday second brain.
As with all Supernotes, it is a fairly closed, writing-first system with a smaller ecosystem than Boox, and reading is only functional.
Price and who it is for
At around 299 USD it is one of the more affordable ways into serious e-ink handwriting, and its size makes it a natural companion to a larger tablet or laptop.
Buy the Nomad if you want pocketable handwriting with great feel and clever software, and you value repairability. If you need a big screen for PDFs or long notes, step up to the Manta; if you want colour, apps and reading, look at a Boox.
Frequently asked
How big is the Supernote Nomad?
It has a compact 7.8 inch screen, small and light enough to carry everywhere. That portability is its main appeal, at the cost of a smaller writing area than a 10 inch tablet.
Nomad or Manta?
Choose the Nomad for pocketable, on-the-go handwriting at a lower price. Choose the larger Manta for a bigger writing surface, better for PDFs and long-form notes at a desk.
Is it repairable?
Yes. Like the rest of the Supernote line, it is designed to be repairable and gets long-term software support, so it is built to last.
Can you read on it?
You can, but reading is only functional. The Nomad is a writing-first device; for serious reading a Kindle or Kobo is better.