Leave it bare. The textured surface is what you paid for, and a film swaps it for someone else's texture. The exceptions are narrow: a device shared with children, one that travels loose in a bag, or an owner who gets through nibs so fast that a replaceable layer is cheaper than the screen.
The current range
| Model | Screen | Note |
|---|---|---|
| reMarkable Paper Pro | 11.8-inch colour | Desk-sized; the flagship |
| reMarkable Paper Pure | 10.3-inch mono | Mid-range mono option |
| reMarkable Paper Pro Move | 7.3-inch colour | Pocketable; most likely to meet keys |
| reMarkable 2 | 10.3-inch mono | Earlier model, still widely owned |
Sizes are not interchangeable, and the 10.3-inch Paper Pure and reMarkable 2 are different devices despite sharing a diagonal. Match the model name in any listing.
Why a protector is usually the wrong move
- You already have a textured surface. Adding film means writing on the film, not on reMarkable's surface. Some people prefer it; most don't.
- Nibs wear either way. Marker nibs are consumables that wear against any texture. A film changes what they wear against, not whether they wear.
- Extra layers soften an already low-contrast screen. E Ink has less contrast than LCD, and every added layer greys it slightly.
When film does make sense
Three situations change the answer: a device used by children, one carried loose in a bag with keys and chargers, or a working life where the surface is already scratched and you'd rather replace a film than a screen. The Paper Pro Move is the model most likely to meet those conditions, because it's small enough to live in a pocket.
If you fit one, buy a film sold for your exact model, expect the writing feel to change, and treat it as consumable.
Keeping the bare surface in good condition
- Replace nibs when the tip goes flat or picks up an edge; that edge is what scratches.
- Wipe with a dry microfibre cloth. Water and cleaning sprays can get under the bezel.
- Use the folio. On these devices a cover prevents more damage than a protector would.
Questions people ask
Does a reMarkable need a screen protector?
Usually not. The textured writing surface is the point of the device, and a film replaces it with a different texture.
Will a screen protector stop reMarkable nib wear?
No. Nibs wear against any surface. A film just means the wear lands on something replaceable.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2 October 2026: