Any ideas to replace notebooks without losing the information retaining magic?

I do a lot of learning on my own, specifically taking notes from YouTube, books, whatever.

I use those classic composition notebooks with the weird black and white print that looks like a magic eye drawing because…nostalgia.

I find that if I try to type notes, the information doesn’t seem to solidify in my brain in the same way handwriting in notebooks does.

But…it takes a tonne of space up, they collect dust and are a pain to move with. I would like to know is there any digital handwriting technology besides an iPad/tablet with a stylus that can truly replace the handwriting feel? Thanks to anyone who responds.