r/Supernote

Hi everyone,

I'm from Korea, and my English isn't very good, so I'm using a translator to write this post.

I currently own an iPad Pro. I've been looking into e-ink devices lately for reading and language learning, and I've decided to buy a used Supernote.

However, I can't decide between the Manta and the Nomad.

The Manta has a larger screen, which seems convenient and better for viewing PDFs for my studies. On the other hand, the Nomad is very portable, so it looks great for reading on the go.

The price difference in USD is:
Manta: $575.54
Nomad: $359.71
Which one would you choose if you were in my shoes?

Simple question: Let's say I open a folder and go into a note (pdf or epub), I prefer hiding the sidebar and page-number footer, after I am done writing, is there a gesture I can use to get back to the folder? It is inconvenient to 'show' the toolbar just to go back. Of course, I love my supernote, just trying to confirm if I can't identify something that already exists or just built that way.

Hey there everyone! I'm a new Nomad user, and I am loving it so far! I've designed a custom planner and journal for the rest of the year, but I have a question. I see people claiming they get three or four days battery life from the Nomad. Mine seems to hit 42% by the end of the day and that is with moderate use. Is WiFi super draining on the Nomad? Are there setting I need to tinker with? Thank you in advance for your replies.

The virtual keyboard currently lacks Nordic layouts.

1. SE/FI (Sweden, Finland) — Å, Ä, Ö
2. NO (Norway) — Å, Æ, Ø
3. DK (Denmark) — Å, Æ, Ø

I'm currently using "Deutsch (Luxemburg)" as a workaround — Ä and Ö are in the correct positions, but Ü replaces Å. Æ can be found by long-pressing A, but I cannot find Ø or Å anywhere. It works for basic needs but isn't ideal.

That's a pretty big drop? Any way to increase battery life?

Hi everyone! I’m looking to buy an eink specifically for note taking. I’m a professor and I need some level of privacy. I do not understand much of the “techiness” but I’m not tech handicapped. I was wondering if someone can educate me on how much privacy Supernote offers and if it is safe to store sensitive info on it? Thank you!

Question for Nomad owners! How do you feel about the writing space? Is it big enough, or do you think I should go for the Manta instead? I’m used to writing in a standard A5 notebook, so I'm wondering if the Nomad will feel cramped by comparison. Lastly, setting aside the missing front light, what are the real day-to-day quirks or issues you've run into?

I keep two linked weekly note files (a primary log and a secondary reference note).

I want a template setup where navigation links (e.g., Previous, Next, Related Note) are automatically present on each new page.

Since standard PNG templates are static background images, what is the best way to achieve this?

Should I build a hyperlinked Master PDF in Canva or use page duplication in native .note files?

Would love to hear how others handle automated inter-note linking in their templates!

Edit - added the below example: My weekly files will change. Just for example, let's say I have 2 note files for this week and call it week30-main.note and week30-ref.note and I want to create 2 templates. One for main which has a reference to week30-ref.note and another one for main which has a link to week30-main.note. Next week the files will be week31 and so on and would prefer to use the same template. I have more files and a need for linking, but just giving this simple example for reference.

I’m debating on upgrading to a Lamy Al-Star pen because of the button for quick switching between tools and erasing mistakes. I’d like to hear if this pen was worth the purchase price for it.

Long story short, I have very recently started to journal alot for self improvement reasons. I'm also looking to get away from my phone when possible. I have an administrative type job too and don't take alot of notes but do write todo lists for home and work.

I recently got the RPP Move. While I love the size for portability and even throwing it into my pocket, it does get a little daunting for long journal sessions. I also love the fact that is has color because I can cross out todo list items in Red or something and usually throw a super basic doodle on my journal pages each day. I am by no means an artist of any sort. I do little to no reading on the device and doubt that is a real need since I prefer audio books. Portability is still a high priority since I pretty much plan to bring my final device with me everywhere.

After watching and reading lots of reviews, I finally ordered the Nomad which should hopefully be here by end of week or early next. I know it does not have color and light which created so much hesitation, but with my primary use case being writing, it seems like a good option and still relatively portable. I also like that I can sync with my private home server since I like to keep my data secure. Even more so, I saw they have a DIY folio kit which is awesome since I love leather crafting and was already planning to make something for it and this just makes it even more premium.

Question:

I did not order a pen yet. I gotta be honest, the fact it doest come with one and they are rather expensive is hard to swallow, especially since one drop and the end can be ruined, plus no eraser which I have been using often on the RPP Move.

I know there is alot of personal preference but since I can't handle any of the pens in person to feel before purchasing, is it generally better to just bite the bullet and order from Nomad or is the 3rd party options with ceramic nibs (only a few out there), a better bet? When I place the order, most of them were sold out on supernote site but literally hours after ordering a few models like the Heart of Metal Samurai are available again. The pen seems like a big choice since the writing experience is one of the biggest selling points on this device.

Appreciate any insight and feedback about the pen and other factors mentioned above.

SuperFun : little games for your Supernote 🎮

What does a Supernote plugin dev do to procrastinate? Build a whole games plugin, of course!

So here's SuperFun: a tiny launcher that drops five calm, paper-friendly games onto your e-ink slab. Pure black & white, finger-first, 100% offline: no accounts, no ads, no tracking, no internet. Just you, some breaks, and a tablet that occasionally beats you at its own game...

So far:

• Sudoku: fresh grids generated on the device, guaranteed unique solution. Handwritten-style answers, pencil notes, a "check" and a "give me one" hint.
• Nonogram (Picross): reveal the hidden picture from the number clues. Weirdly meditative.
• Minesweeper: the classic. First tap is always safe (I'm not a monster). Flag mode included.
• Tic-Tac-Toe: you're O, the Supernote is X, and on Hard it is literally unbeatable. Draw or lose, those are your options. Sorry.
• Connect Four: drop four in a row against an actual thinking opponent (alpha-beta search, not a random potato).

Every game has a little "Rules" card with a worked example.

The nerdy bits I'm weirdly proud of

• Puzzles generated on-device (except Nonogram) → effectively endless.
• Sudoku, Nonogram Minisweeper grids can be saved and survive closing the plugin.
• Built for e-ink: high contrast, big tap targets, zero animation, board never jumps.

Screenshots

https://preview.redd.it/k8o8vx9c45kh1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=7270d68cb45e5b76b73bf41e163293b1c5467564

https://preview.redd.it/g62nkoqg45kh1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=d5c4d2a0bb42ceedb9d75e7720cebca7536721e6

https://preview.redd.it/2rd26xpo45kh1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=36be3e8239a1345500a65d9a8a5301dea49a6409

https://preview.redd.it/ogqdyd2hb5kh1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=e5f129d040124472f3522c1245f14bde4e87f96c

https://preview.redd.it/u06p1dps45kh1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=cdd9ae8911912d718ed55f51bf7bce7f0d9fe6e8

Get it

• Download the .snplg: https://github.com/AgP42/SuperFun/releases/latest
• Drop it in MyStyle/ → Settings → Apps → Plugins → Add Plugin → SuperFun.
• Source: https://github.com/AgP42/SuperFun

Which game next?

What would you actually play on e-ink? 2048, sliding puzzle, Mastermind, Reversi, word search…? Comment below this post or a GitHub issue, I take requests (= I still have boring meetings ahead, don't tell my boss...).

Free and open-source. Coffee jar if it rescues your meetings: https://ko-fi.com/agp42 ☕

Have (Super)Fun !

First of all, I want to make it clear that I absolutely love my Supernote Manta. The philosophy behind the product, the focus on writing, the longevity of the hardware and Ratta's unusually open relationship with the community are a huge part of why I chose Supernote.

I'm running into one issue, though, that is becoming increasingly noticeable as I use it more: large .note files and syncing.

I currently have a note that's around 150 MB. My understanding is that with the current sync architecture, even a relatively small modification to that note can require the whole file to be processed/uploaded again rather than just the changes. As a result, adding or editing a page can make synchronization surprisingly long.

I know Ratta is already very aware of this. I read the October 2025 post about the major overhaul of the note file structure and sync system, including a lighter file structure and smarter syncing. I've also seen the more recent comments from the Supernote team confirming that you're moving from full-file syncing to incremental sync, and redesigning the note format so that files don't grow as quickly.

So this isn't really a feature request — I'm actually very happy to see that the exact problem I'm experiencing is already being addressed.

I'm mostly wondering whether the team can share any visibility on its progress.

Is incremental sync / the new note format currently targeted for a specific upcoming release or beta? Is there a roadmap item we can follow? And are we talking about something that is getting relatively close now, or is it still a longer-term project?

No pressure for a firm ETA if one isn't possible. Even a rough indication of where the project currently stands would be really useful.

Thanks to the Supernote team for continuing to improve devices we already own rather than making software improvements dependent on buying new hardware. That's one of the things I appreciate most about Supernote.

Hi, I live in the US and was wondering if we had any info on when the open box devices (particularly the Manta) would restock! I'll be starting grad school soon and am hoping to get a Manta for readings, notes, etc.

I'm signed up for the restock emails as well, but I've heard that they're somewhat unreliable, so I was wondering if we had a date range or such so I could keep an eye out then.

I feel like I always have trouble backing up my notes. I've tried the SN partner app, it's always laggy and for some reason is never fully updated with all my current notes. I was backing up to Google drive for a while which worked (I would sync with google drive, I would then move all the notes to a separate folder to 'back up'). That took up a lot of space really fast so I scraped that. I'm generally not a huge cloud fan. Like yes its convenient to be able to access notes at any time but its so unreliable.

I'd like to just connect a usb drive/external hard drive to the manta directly and copy all my files over. I have a Sandisk 1tb usb-c drive that I attempted to connect with my manta, and while it did detect the drive, when I tried to copy over files it spent like half an hour 'copying' and my usb drive got super hot. When I tried to eject it my manta's screen went completely black and I had to restart, none of the files copied over. It was quite a scare.

I've been having some issues with my computer detecting my manta via usb connection (refer to this post) so I'm also having issues just connecting my manta to my computer and copying over all the files from it to an external hard drive. Any tips?

Hi 👋

I’m excited to be joining you guys this week.
I’ve been watching a lot of review videos and what to do when you first get your supernote but

A lot of the videos are are year+ old.

Is there anything you recommend me, doing first?
I will primarily be using this as a notebook for my daily tasks, groceries and occasionally reading my kindle on and probably a lot of PDFs.

I’m specifically just wanting to know about the recent updates.

Tysm in advance ✨