If you're always on the lookout for ways to organize your notes, tasks and ideas more efficiently, switching to a digital notebook could make your life easier. With all the available features, however, choosing the best digital notebook can seem daunting.

If you’re new to using a digital notebook, consider looking over this guide to buying a digital notebook. When you’re just starting your search, it’s good to think of a size range that would suit you. Is there a bag or case you want to fit your new electronic notebook into? If you want something truly small, you might consider a reusable notepad instead—which is more like a traditional notepad but wipes clean to allow you to reuse the pages.

A smaller digital notepad generally has a 12-13” screen (measured diagonally). Meanwhile, a large electronic notepad can have a screen of 16 inches or more.

The digital notebook tablet is a highly versatile tool that caters to many different needs. Whether you prefer handwriting, drawing or adding multimedia elements, like audio recordings or photos, digital notetaking can allow for all these options. This flexibility is particularly handy for students and professionals who need to accommodate different types of information in their notes.

Many digital notebooks also offer a search function, which enables users to find specific items or pieces of information within their notes instantly. This can make a digital notepad the better choice over a tablet or laptop—even a laptop with a drawing tablet—for certain kinds of activities.

Ease of editing and collaboration are also meaningful benefits of going digital with your notetaking. Digital notebooks allow for seamless editing and sharing your notes and brainstorming ideas with colleagues or classmates remotely.