Best Smart Notebooks To Seamlessly Digitize Your Handwritten Notes

Some people have gone completely digital with their work, using different productivity apps to take class notes, jot down to-dos or sketch their own designs. Others are still sticking to what works a.k.a. pen and paper. Smart notebooks are a clever way to bridge the gap between the two. They let you write on paper with an actual pen or send everything off to an app on your smartphone or computer, and then wipe the pages clean.

That means, if you pick the right smart notebook (don't worry, we've got you covered), you can use the same one over and over again. This will save you money and reduce paper waste.

Not all smart notebooks are created equal, which is exactly why we turned to the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute and trusted shoppers to gather an assortment of picks to fit all of your needs, whether you're concerned about the page size, app, and device compatibility or ease of use (or all three). You'll notice two different kinds of smart notebooks on this list: Most of them prompt you to take a picture of the page to transfer them to apps or cloud services, but a select few come with a smartpen that automatically captures whatever you're working on and displays it on the screen.

Now, you can buy the best smart notebooks.

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Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

Best Overall

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Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook - Lined Eco-Friendly Notebook with 1 Pilot Frixion Pen & 1 Microfiber Cloth Included

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This lined notebook comes with a Pilot Frixion pen and a microfiber cloth, so you can erase your notes or doodles and start anew.

After jotting down your notes, let the ink settle for about 15 minutes. Sign into the Rocketbook app on your iOS or Android device to send your notes to cloud services, like Google Drive, Dropbox, Slack, and iCloud.

Easy enough for beginners

Lined pages in the letter or executive-size notebooks

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HOMESTEC Reusable Smart Notebook

Good For First Timer

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HOMESTEC Reusable Smart Notebook Erasable Wirebound Notebook Sketch Pads APP Storage

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This notebook is suited for notes of all types.

The CamScanner notebook comes with seven planning pages, 21 lined pages, and 20 dotted pages. All of the pages can be transferred to Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote Box, OneNote, iCloud, and email with the compatible CamScanner app. Use the erasable pens that come with the notebook to sketch or doodle.

Budget-friendly pick

Also available with grid pages

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Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook

Best Organization System

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Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook - Calendar, To-Do Lists, and Note Template Pages with 1 Pilot Frixion Pen and 1 Microfiber Cloth Included

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Get the same features as Rocketbook with a few added extras to help you stay productive. You'll find two weekly planner pages and a monthly calendar in the notebook, which can also be used as your planner.

1. Additional productivity and planning pages
   
2. Comes with an erasable pen and microfiber cloth
   

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Moleskine Pen+ Ellipse Smart Writing Set Pen & Smart Notebook

Best For Paper Notes

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Moleskine Pen+ Ellipse Smart Writing Set Pen & Smart Notebook - Use with Moleskine Notes App for Digitally Storing Notes

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Unlike every other notebook on this list, the Moleskine gives you the best of both worlds. You can digitize your notes in the Moleskine app while still holding on to your paper version.

The smart pen has a camera built into the tip to record what you write. You can also talk into the microphone to record audio, which can be saved as a PDF and uploaded to Google or Evernote.

• Perfect if you're new to digital note-taking
• Everything auto-populates in the app as you write

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Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

Best Small

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Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook - Dotted Grid Eco-Friendly Notebook with 1 Pilot Frixion Pen & 1 Microfiber Cloth Included

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In order to keep up with your busy life, take a small notebook with you wherever you go in order to jot down notes.

It’s 3.5" x 5.5", but it comes with 48 pages for you to fill, send to the cloud and wipe clean. The Rocketbook comes with a Pilot Frixion pen and microfiber cloth like other Rocketbooks.

• deal for everyday carrying
  
• Works with most cloud services
  

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Rocketbook Wave Smart Notebook

Best Large

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Rocketbook Wave Smart Notebook - Dotted Grid Eco-Friendly Notebook with 1 Pilot Frixion Pen Included

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It’s 3.5" x 5.5", but it comes with 48 pages for you to fill, send to the cloud and wipe clean. The Rocketbook comes with a Pilot Frixion pen and microfiber cloth like other Rocketbooks.

It's different from other Rocketbooks, though: Instead of clearing each page with a clean cloth, wait until the entire notebook is full and then stick it in the microwave (yes, you heard that right) to make it as fresh as new again.

• Cool microwave-to-reuse technology
  
• 80 pages to fill
  

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