The 4 best smart pens of 2023

Features: 15 notebook colors | Smart titles and smart search | Compatible with popular cloud services

One downside of most smart pens is that they create paper waste — but Rocketbook is the exception. It’s designed with reusable pages that you can wipe off with a microfiber cloth after you’ve filled them and transferred your notes to the cloud.

The 32-page letter-size Rocketbook comes with a Pilot Frixion pen, which you can use to take notes and draw on the pages. You can also mix and match colored pens, highlighters, and markers from the Frixion range to bring your notes to life. Once you’ve finished, you’ll need to scan each page with your smartphone and send them to your chosen cloud destination (such as Google Drive, Evernote, or iCloud). From there, you can merge, edit, and share your pages.

With a price tag under $30, it’s hard to beat Rocketbook in terms of value — as long as you’re okay with scanning your pages to digitize them. It won’t be the right choice if you’d prefer a smart pen that syncs your handwritten notes in real-time.