Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024)

The new Kindle Scribe looks to fix some of the biggest complaints with the original in terms of software, but it seems like there’s still work to be done in the hardware department.

Bright and clear display In-book annotations Big list of supported files Google Drive and Dropbox integration Weeks of battery life

Stylus needs separate charging Sluggish performance in areas Dodgy exporting

“The Kobo Elipsa 2E isn't a gadget you absolutely need, but it's a lovely e-reader that I think you'll love.”

Large display, Easy to take notes, Design refinements are welcome

Too big for everyday reading, User interface can be fiddly

The Kindle Scibe's updated design is a welcome change, while its hardware remains impressively well-made. If you like to take notes while you read, and you want to do so all on one device, it's made for you. For most people, though, I'm not convinced...

Thin and lightweight. Large display for writing and reading. You can now write directly within a book. New generative AI features are minor but useful. Includes Premium Pen.

Still not waterproof. No color features. Active Canvas is unintuitive.

All in all, the Kindle Scribe is an e-reader designed for readers who like to engage with their texts, doodlers, note-takers, and list-makers who prefer to "just write it down." At $399 for the 16GB version, the Scribe is competitively priced as a...

Biggest Kindle you can buy ; Great reading experience ; Big display that's easy on the eyes ; Redesigned stylus feels comfy to use

Price bump hurts ; Not waterproof ; Taking notes still feels a bit awkward

The Kindle Scribe (2024) improves upon its predecessor, delivering a more comfortable writing and doodling experience thanks to an upgraded stylus, redesigned chassis, and new AI features. But the price is so high that it's basically as much as an iPad...

Redesigned 10.2-inch, 300 ppi display with more paper-like feel ; Upgraded stylus ; Adjustable warm light with 35 LEDs ; Improved note-taking and annotation features ; Easy to send documents to device ; Weeks of battery life

Even pricier than previous model ; Needs a cover with a built-in stand ; Can add handwritten notes to Kindle e-books (or DRM-free ePub ebooks), but still can't directly mark them up