Do the reMarkable Paper Pro and reMarkable 2 use the same screensaver size?

The reMarkable Paper Pro needs a 1620 x 2160 pixel screensaver and the reMarkable 2 needs 1404 x 1872. They do not share a panel, so one image cannot fit both — export each separately.

Which has the sharper screen?

The reMarkable Paper Pro, at 229 ppi against 226 ppi. That gap is visible in thin linework and small type: the denser panel holds detail the other one softens, so an intricate image should be simplified before it goes on the lower-density screen.

Which should I size for if I own both?

Keep two files. Sizing for one and scaling it to the other reintroduces exactly the softness you avoided by cropping precisely in the first place. Export at 1620 x 2160 for the reMarkable Paper Pro and 1404 x 1872 for the reMarkable 2.

reMarkable Paper Pro vs reMarkable 2

The reMarkable Paper Pro needs 1620 × 2160 px and the reMarkable 2 needs 1404 × 1872 px. They do not share a panel, so one image cannot fit both. Density differs too: 229 ppi against 226 ppi.

The Paper Pro changed more between generations than any other pair on this site: a larger screen, a different resolution, colour, and a frontlight the reMarkable 2 never had. Nothing carries across, so an owner upgrading needs to redo every image.

Specifications Side by Side

Screen specifications for the reMarkable Paper Pro and the reMarkable 2
	reMarkable Paper Pro	reMarkable 2
Screensaver size	1620 × 2160 px	1404 × 1872 px
Screen size	11.8-inch	10.3-inch
Pixel density	229 ppi	226 ppi
Aspect ratio	1:1.33	1:1.33
Panel	Colour e-ink (Gallery 3)	Greyscale e-ink
Manufacturer	reMarkable	reMarkable

The bottom line: Different sizes, so no shared file. The Paper Pro is also the one device here that uses a Gallery 3 panel rather than the Kaleido filter found in colour Kindles and Kobos — which means colour keeps the full 229 ppi instead of dropping to half. If you care about coloured detail rather than flat colour, this is the only e-reader in the range that holds it.

Choosing an Image for Each

reMarkable Paper Pro

The Paper Pro uses a Gallery 3 panel rather than the Kaleido filter found in colour Kindles and Kobos, so colour holds the full 229 ppi instead of dropping to half. It also gained a frontlight, which the reMarkable 2 never had.

reMarkable Paper Pro screensaver size →

reMarkable 2

The reMarkable has no frontlight, so its screen is only ever as bright as the room. High-contrast images with plenty of white hold up far better here than dark or low-contrast ones.

reMarkable 2 screensaver size →

Setting a Screensaver on Either Device

Both models use the same procedure, so whichever you own, the steps are identical once the image is the right size.

The procedure

reMarkable shows a fixed suspended screen rather than a user-selectable one. Changing it means replacing the image file on the device itself, which requires connecting over SSH or using a third-party tool built for that purpose.

Resize the image. Size the image to the reMarkable's exact screen resolution using the resizer above, then download it as a PNG.
Choose how to get onto the device. Either enable the developer SSH access shown in the device settings, or use a third-party reMarkable customization tool that handles the file transfer for you.
Replace the suspended screen image. Back up the existing suspended screen file first, then replace it with your own image using the same filename.
Restart the device. Reboot, then suspend the device to confirm the new image appears.

reMarkable Paper Pro vs reMarkable 2 FAQ

Do the reMarkable Paper Pro and reMarkable 2 use the same screensaver size?: The reMarkable Paper Pro needs a 1620 x 2160 pixel screensaver and the reMarkable 2 needs 1404 x 1872. They do not share a panel, so one image cannot fit both — export each separately.
Which has the sharper screen?: The reMarkable Paper Pro, at 229 ppi against 226 ppi. That gap is visible in thin linework and small type: the denser panel holds detail the other one softens, so an intricate image should be simplified before it goes on the lower-density screen.
Is the setup process different?: No. Both are reMarkable devices using the same method. reMarkable shows a fixed suspended screen rather than a user-selectable one. Changing it means replacing the image file on the device itself, which requires connecting over SSH or using a third-party tool built for that purpose.
Which should I size for if I own both?: Keep two files. Sizing for one and scaling it to the other reintroduces exactly the softness you avoided by cropping precisely in the first place. Export at 1620 x 2160 for the reMarkable Paper Pro and 1404 x 1872 for the reMarkable 2.

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