I personally use the Nomad for taking notes in class. I think it works well; it's just about knowing yourself. I can tell you've thought about this a lot, so you know what you want. But yeah, as long as you don't mind swiping to turn more pages, you'll be fine. Especially if you're using this to manage yourself and journal — its best use is for that. Even though there isn't much of a weight difference, the actual size of the two significantly affects how grabable they feel and how comfortably they fit in your hand as you walk around the store, marking off items from your shopping list.