Notion Is Too Slow on Mobile for Students and Casual Users
Notion suffers from significant lag on mobile devices, making it impractical for students and users on lower-end hardware. The performance gap compared to native notes apps makes it difficult to justify the added complexity. This limits Notions addressable market among users who primarily work from phones.
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