- Price
- $499.99 (launch)
- Released
- Dec 2025
- Maker
- Amazon
- Facts checked
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Kindle Scribe (2025) at a glance: 7.4/10 (Good). A big-screen Kindle that doubles as a simple notebook. Price: $499.99 (launch). Best for: Kindle readers who want a large-screen e-reader that doubles as a simple digital notebook. Biggest drawback: Expensive; costs as much as an iPad Air but does less.
Verdict
If you already read on Kindle, the 2025 Scribe is a lovely upgrade: arguably the best display on any e-paper writing tablet, a thin and sturdy body, and Google Drive and OneDrive support. As a notebook it’s simpler than rivals, annotating books is frustrating, and it costs as much as an iPad Air.
Get it if
You read Kindle books every day and want to write margin notes and journal on the same device.
Skip it if
Serious annotation or PDF work is the main job — dedicated note tablets do it better.
Overview
Amazon announced the third-generation Kindle Scribe on September 30, 2025; the front-lit model went on sale on December 10 at a reported $499.99 (32 GB), with a cheaper model without front light and the $629.99 Kindle Scribe Colorsoft alongside it.
Amazon’s newsroom post confirms an 11-inch glare-free display, 5.4 mm thickness, 400 g weight and a new quad-core chip with more memory. TechRadar’s spec table adds a 300 ppi E Ink Carta 1300 panel, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 and USB-C.
TechRadar (4.5/5) calls it the best note-taking Kindle yet but hard to recommend at full price; Tom’s Guide liked the design and stylus but found annotating text frustrating. Note: Amazon’s store page blocked our automated check, so the price shown is the launch price from press coverage.
Key specs
- 11-inch glare-free display (Amazon); E Ink Carta 1300 per TechRadar
- 300ppi (per TechRadar spec table; not on Amazon announcement)
- 5.4mm (Amazon)
- 400g (Amazon)
- 32GB / 64GB, non-expandable (per TechRadar)
- Rated up to 12 weeks (per TechRadar, based on Amazon's 30 min/day rating); capacity undisclosed
From Amazon newsroom.
Full specs
| Display | 11-inch glare-free display (Amazon); E Ink Carta 1300 per TechRadar |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300ppi (per TechRadar spec table; not on Amazon announcement) |
| Thickness | 5.4mm (Amazon) |
| Weight | 400g (Amazon) |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB, non-expandable (per TechRadar) |
| Battery life | Rated up to 12 weeks (per TechRadar, based on Amazon's 30 min/day rating); capacity undisclosed |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4GHz + 5GHz); Bluetooth 5.1; USB-C (per TechRadar) |
| Processor | New quad-core chip, more memory (Amazon; no specifics given) |
| Pen | Pen included; attaches magnetically and never needs charging (Amazon) |
Specs as listed by TechRadar (launch price per press coverage; Amazon store page not verified). Prices change; check before you buy.
The good
- Arguably the best display on an e-paper writing tablet TechRadar
- Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive support improve usability TechRadar
- Thin yet sturdy design with a comfortable stylus Tom's Guide
The bad
- Expensive; costs as much as an iPad Air but does less Tom's Guide
- Handheld use is difficult (taller body, slim bezels) TechRadar
- Annotating text is frustrating Tom's Guide
What reviewers say
TechRadar calls it the best note-taking Kindle yet but hard to recommend at full price, noting the 2nd-gen model is better value while available.
Rated 4.5/5 (value score 3.5/5).
Score breakdown
Five criteria, each 0–10, weighted into the overall score (see weights).
Questions people ask
Is Kindle Scribe (2025) worth it in 2026?
We rate Kindle Scribe (2025) 7.4/10 (Good). If you already read on Kindle, the 2025 Scribe is a lovely upgrade: arguably the best display on any e-paper writing tablet, a thin and sturdy body, and Google Drive and OneDrive support. As a notebook it’s simpler than rivals, annotating books is frustrating, and it costs as much as an iPad Air.
How much does Kindle Scribe (2025) cost?
$499.99 (launch) (launch price per press coverage; Amazon store page not verified), checked Oct 31, 2026.
When was Kindle Scribe (2025) released?
Kindle Scribe (2025) was released in Dec 2025.
What are the best alternatives to Kindle Scribe (2025)?
BOOX Note Air5 C (8.3/10, $499.99); reMarkable Paper Pro (7.5/10, $629).
Is there a Kindle Scribe (2025) discount or coupon?
We found no official discount, coupon or verified deal for Kindle Scribe (2025) on Oct 31, 2026.
Sources
- Official — Published 2025-09-30 aboutamazon.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- Review — TechRadar, Sharmishta Sarkar, 24 Jul 2026 techradar.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- Review — Tom's Guide, Tony Polanco, 11 Dec 2025 tomsguide.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- News — Release date and launch prices the-gadgeteer.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
