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Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025)

Ranked #8 in E-Readers

378 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

The Kindle Scribe is marketed as a note-taking device, but its large size and high price make it a poor fit for most readers.

Consolidated from 22 cited sources across 15 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

2 enthusiastic sources
7 positive sources
9 mixed sources
1 unconvinced source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Its large size and high price make it a poor fit for most readers.
Flagged 13 September 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ 10-inch
✓ 300-ppi screen
✓ Stylus
✓ Robust note-taking workflow
✓ Refreshed large-screen Kindle with pen input

✗ Large size
✗ High price
✗ Large pen devices have more to go wrong than plain readers

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 3 outlets wouldn't let us check their links.

Evidence 14 articles, 6 video reviews and 2 community sources

2 enthusiastic sources

Mashable Samantha Mangino · reviewer · Feb 2026

Another year, another Kindle Scribe . The Scribe is the Amazon Kindle's largest e-reader and the only one with writing capabilities. Historically, the Kindle Scribe is just OK. Despite its strong writing capabilities, it's still the slowest Kindle and has some major display problems. But at the end of 2025, the Kindle Scribe got another update, and we've changed our mind about it.

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TechRadar Article · Jul 2026

The 3rd-generation Kindle Scribe with frontlight is easy to recommend and, for some users, it might even justify its high price tag. For anyone else, know that there are alternatives to consider, and they'll actually save you a little cash even at full price.

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7 positive sources

Tom's Guide Article · Dec 2025

Faults aside, the new Kindle Scribe is an overall satisfying update. If you’re a Kindle fan who wants a device for taking notes and drawing, this and the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft are excellent (if expensive) options. And if you’re not a notetaker or artist, you’ll have an enjoyable experience reading novels and black and comics on this device. I’ll explain further in my full Kindle Scribe review.

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Templacity Templacity Studio · reviewer

For most buyers the front-lit $499.99 Scribe is the value pick: a reading light for the dark, 32 GB for years of books and notebooks, and none of the $130 color step-up you only need if you highlight or sketch.

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YouTube Chalid Raqami · channel

After using pretty much all color E-Ink tablets out there, I don’t say this lightly—but the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft has the most convincing color E-Ink display I’ve seen on any E-Ink tablet so far.

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Good e-Reader Michael Kozlowski · reviewer

This is our comprehensive hands-on review of the Amazon Kindle Scribe with Frontlight or the Kindle Scribe 3. Learn all about this device for note-taking, reading, or listening to audiobooks.

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Harlem World Magazine Article

The announcement, led by devices chief Panos Panay in New York City, marks a significant upgrade to Amazon’s largest e-reader designed for professionals and students.

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YouTube Chalid Raqami · channel

And honestly, I think this version of the Scribe could turn into a real headache for reMarkable’s Paper Pure.

Watch K r/kindlescribe u/kluyg · owner

I will keep the new one and will sell or gift the old one. Why did I decide to keep the new one? For two reasons really: The speed - this new device feels much snappier, especially in pan & zoom operations, which is important to me. The larger screen + lighter device - the screen size difference is not big, but I do like that I'm getting a little more screen real estate.

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9 mixed sources

YouTube Arthur Brs · channel

I will share with you all the pros and cons to help you make a right decision about whether you should buy it or not, especially knowing that there is a new 2024 model which is quite similar. So, without further ado, let's get started. Let's talk about the size. The Kindle Scribe has a 10.2 in screen, which makes it the biggest Kindle ever. But with size thighs comes weight. It's heavy.

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Android Police Mark Jansen · reviewer

Due to its metal body and flush front, the Kindle Scribe e-reader looks and feels like a high-end piece of equipment, and if you can afford the high cost, there's almost no reason not to consider it. Compared to other models, the new Scribe's only real drawbacks are the lack of waterproofing and no physical page-turn buttons.

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WIRED Nena Farrell · reviewer

Overall, I'd say they're good devices, but as long as the cheaper second-generation Kindle Scribe is available, I think it's the better buy. It has some AI capabilities, but no AI search, and has a different homepage design that matches a classic Kindle rather than the notebook-forward design the new ones have.

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Tom Article

The Kindle Scribe (2025) is an excellent update thanks to its larger 11-inch display, lightweight design, and easy note-taking. While annotating text is a chore, the Scribe’s enjoyable reading experience makes up for that. Unless you want the Scribe Colorsoft, the regular Kindle Scribe doesn’t disappoint.

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CNN Underscored Henry T. Casey · reviewer

If the personality profile I just described sounded too niche? Well, I think owning both the Kindle Paperwhite and ReMarkable Paper Pro Move makes a lot more sense, even if it sounds like you’ll be juggling your tech.

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YouTube AndroTag · channel

Perfect for distraction-free reading and journaling if you're deep in the Kindle ecosystem — but maybe wait for post-Christmas/New Year's sales or consider the monochrome version for better value.

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YouTube Tech Horizon · channel

The new 11-inch screen, lighter body, improved lighting, faster performance, and color support make this the most premium Kindle ever — but that price tag is no joke.

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CNET Article

I Go Hands-On With the New Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. Is It Worth $630?

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YouTube TechAvid · channel

But is it worth the extra $100 compared to last year’s model?

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1 unconvinced source

K r/kindlescribe u/coreysusername · owner

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft will be the first thing I've ever returned to Amazon in 20 years of shopping. I'll be going with the B&W Scribe instead.

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3 stance not read sources

WIRED Nena Farrell · reviewer

Amazon has been expanding its e-reader lineup over the past year to feature a panoply of color-screen options, and as of today, those options include a Kindle Scribe, Amazon's e-reader that adds digital notebook capabilities and a larger screen to make writing and drawing easier.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #8 of 18 on our e-readers tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 22 cited sources across 15 outlets.

1 of the 19 sources with a clear view is critical of it: r/kindlescribe. Large size. High price. Large pen devices have more to go wrong than plain readers.