Ratta·e-reader
Supernote Manta
Based on 11 credible posts from Bluesky & Hacker News. 2 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
Low confidenceFew owner reviews so far, so this score can still move a lot. How we score
Scored November 11, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Most owners are happy with it: 100% of 11 reviews are positive and 0% negative.
What owners like
Nothing two or more owners agree on yet.
What owners complain about
Nothing two or more owners agree on yet.
What owners talk about
- Price & value1 praise · 1 complain
- Display1 praise · 1 complain
- Software & AI1 praise · 1 complain
Built from the reviews themselves — every quote links to the owner who wrote it.
Every credible owner review, most detailed first. Bots, off-topic comments, and ones that say nothing about using it are left out.
I've been using a Supernote Manta for the past month and I love it. [...] I've installed Syncthing and a few other small niceties, and it is amazing to be able to carry a big collection of PDFs around with me that I've curated on my laptop, desktop, phone. One of the "native" apps is Amazon Kindle, which is great, because I occasionally want to read one of those books on a bigger screen. [...] Others claim that the screen updates are too slow to make typing practical, but I personally don't think that. [...] Screen updates are no worse than SSH over a cellphone connection. [...]
I recently bought a Supernote Manta. [...] I could pop in an SD card, and the battery can be replaced, too. [...] They keep telling us that it's impossible to have a thin and light device with a user-replaceable battery, or even, heaven forbid, an SD card slot. [...] There are certainly ways to have a separate battery and phone, with a waterproofed connector.
I’ve been using Supernote Manta for a week now and I really like it. It’s a bit pricey, but it has immediately become invaluable to me. [...]
Consider the Supernote Manta (10.7") and Nomad (7.8") as well. I've been using the Manta for a few months now, and it is quite a pleasure to write on.
I almost purchased a Kindle Scribe this year but went with a Supernote Manta instead. [...]
For reading and watching videos, I prefer my iPad Pro. For writing, I love my Supernote Manta. And with the e-ink display, no backlight, and it supports the Kindle app, it’s my preferred reader for evenings or outside. I could really strip my phone down to a few key apps.
E-Ink notebooks are amazing. I have a supernote manta and it's the coolest technology I've used in a really long time
Huh, I guess the Supernote Manta X2 is garnering a lot more notice! [...] Aside: I bought mine just before Trump rolled out his tariffs in April 2025. [...] I see the price has gone up 20% ($439 to $505)
I have used a bunch e-ink tablets, including reMarkable. After trying a half-dozen, I ultimately purchased the Supernote Manta, and it is a delight. Best tactile experience of any e-ink tablet, by a lot, and the software is solid. [...]
Last week I got a Supernote Manta tablet. [...]
The claims, and the evidence
What the brand claims
No published claims on file for this product yet.
What owners report
“I've been using a Supernote Manta for the past month and I love it. [...] I've installed Syncthing and a few other small niceties, and it is amazing to be able to carry a big collection of PDFs around with me that I've curated on my laptop, desktop, phone. One of the "native" apps is Amazon Kindle, which is great, because I occasionally want to read one of those books on a bigger screen. [...] Others claim that the screen updates are too slow to make typing practical, but I personally don't think that. [...] Screen updates are no worse than SSH over a cellphone connection. [...]”
“I’ve been using Supernote Manta for a week now and I really like it. It’s a bit pricey, but it has immediately become invaluable to me. [...]”
“I recently bought a Supernote Manta. [...] I could pop in an SD card, and the battery can be replaced, too. [...] They keep telling us that it's impossible to have a thin and light device with a user-replaceable battery, or even, heaven forbid, an SD card slot. [...] There are certainly ways to have a separate battery and phone, with a waterproofed connector.”
“Consider the Supernote Manta (10.7") and Nomad (7.8") as well. I've been using the Manta for a few months now, and it is quite a pleasure to write on.”
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Common Supernote Manta problems
Problems most owners who mention them agree on, plus ones owners are split on.
No recurring complaint pattern found across the reviews analyzed. That's a genuinely good sign — it means owners aren't converging on the same problem.