- Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) - Your notes, documents and books, all in one place. With built-in AI notebook summarization. Includes Premium Pen - Tungsten

I was looking for a device that could help me read more, sketch out ideas, and replace my long-standing habit of taking copious notes on paper—notes I almost never revisit. I wanted something that could bring all of this together in a more intentional way. I seriously considered the iPad, especially with apps like Procreate and various note-taking tools. A couple of friends, however, strongly recommended the Kindle Scribe. I happened to be in the U.S. over Thanksgiving when this version was discounted by about 30%, and on an impulse, I decided to give it a try. I’m very glad I did. The Scribe itself is superb. The writing experience feels natural and satisfying, and the plant-based cover Amazon offers is excellent—simple, sturdy, and thoughtfully designed. Writing on the Scribe feels close enough to paper that it immediately felt familiar. I’ve only had it for about a month, but in that time I’ve been reading a lot more than usual. I enjoy underlining and annotating as I read, and I can easily see this becoming a replacement for physical books for me. The note-taking experience has been equally strong—I’ve already used it extensively in a couple of workshops, and it’s been genuinely pleasant and fulfilling. There are several features I haven’t explored yet, including the cloud and AI capabilities around notes, and I haven’t fully leaned into sketching and drawing just yet. Even so, based on my experience so far, this has been a fantastic purchase. If you’re someone who reads a lot, takes handwritten notes, or wants a focused, distraction-free alternative to paper or tablets, I’d strongly recommend the Kindle Scribe.

I've been a dedicated Kindle user for years, and am now on my 3rd (Paperwhite Signature) and 4th Kindles (this one, Scribe). I had a gift card burning a hole in my pocket, so I did a lot of research on eInk devices including this one, the Boox, the ReMarkable, etc. I pulled the trigger on this one during a solid Prime Day discount, even knowing that a newer version is coming soon. My use case is simple - I wanted something that was a great eReader and a great note taker so I could travel with it to business meetings, read on the plane etc., and take notes that I could easily digitize and paste into my Evernote when back at the office. If it offered an upgraded reading experience at home, then even better. I also like to sketch (mostly analog) and was interested in journaling a bit more. Here's what I really love about the Scribe - It doesn't try to do too much. It is optimized for reading and writing. I've been reading and journaling way more in the month or so since I got it. - It has great battery life, weeks without a charge with fairly heavy use. - The screen is clear and easy to read, with lots of adjustability and a fantastic backlight (I was already used to this on my Paperwhite, but this is a bigger screen that fits much more text) - It's the right size to fit in my bag and be light and easy to use - The writing feels mostly like writing on paper - Once you find the right case for the way you use it, it is easy to hold and prop up for writing. I tried 3 different cases and ended up with one of those folio covers that has a triangular stand. It's great for holding, lap reading, and writing propped on a table or in the hand. I avoided those with pen slots on the side since I found they rub against my writing hand. Amazon sells one but it's very expensive compared to third party models. - Eraser works great - Easily syncs reading progress across my 2 Kindles - Compatible with a wide selection of 3rd-party pens and tips - No subscription fees - Handles flipping over and on side really well, very fast - Very quick and responsive display, no noticeable writing latency - Asymmetrical margin on one side makes it easy to hold without accidentally activating touch screen Here are the things I'd change, and hopefully some of this will change with software updates: - The tips on the pens wear down faster than I'd like. I might risk it and try a metal tip, but still would be nice for a sharper solution that stays sharp - The drawing experience is meh. It's fine for quick, pen-like sketches, but it is definitely not optimized for any kind of art creation. I find the pressure and tilt sensitivity mediocre. It's plenty sufficient for writing though. The writing tool selection is OK, but limited for art. - Pen button is handy and useful, but a little awkwardly placed. I would like it better if it I could program it for "undo" function but that isn't one of the programmable options. - I still keep my Kindle Paperwhite around in the bedroom because it is much lighter and more comfortable to hold in bed when only reading with it. - Syncing notes is mediocre at best. The best option for me is the AI transcription, then email to my self for copy/paste into Evernote. This should be a more seamless integration. AI handwriting recognition and summarization work really well, though. The normal handwriting recognition option doesn't work as well but might suffice for neater writers. In any case, no subscription fees at all for any of it. - I wish I could create real templates from PDFs that worked as templates, not just importing PDFs to use to write on that would need to copied over and over, and live separately from my notebooks. - Some people find the methods of non-PDF book annotation limited (and with PDFs there are restrictions on how to import them for writing on them to work). This is a challenging problem to solve on proper eBooks, and it doesn't bother me really as 1) there are several decent options to choose from, and 2) I don't annotate books that much (I do highlight a bunch, though, and it works great) Why pick this over the ReMarkable or Boox? - Way less expensive than ReMarkable - Best eReader platform for me, as I am deep in the Kindle ecosystem. It just works and works well for reading - It doesn't try to do too much. The Boox is cool but its functionality overlaps too much with my phone and my iPad. Overall, despite all the quirks mentioned above, I still give it 5 stars because I use the mess out of it every day and enjoy the experience immensely.

I use this every day for work. The texture of the screen makes writing on it very satisfying. I’m a big fan of all the different page templates; I’m able to take notes, plan out my day/week/month, and make checklists with no problem. I haven’t used the export functionality too much but when I do it translates my writing into text with near-perfect accuracy. I do wish it was easier to move pages around within or between notebooks, but it doesn’t take away from my everyday use. Battery life is fantastic—I can easily go weeks between charges. I’d highly recommend this to anyone looking for a budget-friendly e-notebook!

I purchased the Kindle Scribe to rekindle (pun intended) my love of reading and to have a versatile tool for taking notes in both my work and personal life. Overall, it delivers on many fronts. Writing on the Scribe is a real pleasure — it’s smooth, accurate, and feels natural. The note-taking functionality is excellent for quick thoughts, meeting notes, or journaling. As an e-reader, it performs just as you'd expect from a Kindle: crisp display, comfortable on the eyes, and great battery life. I’ve also found the Send to Kindle and email integration very useful for moving documents and notes back and forth. My only real complaint is with the software. It can feel a bit sluggish at times, and switching between books and notes isn’t as seamless as I’d like. It takes several taps to move between sections, and I wish there were a faster way to jump between content and notes. That said, if you’re looking for a solid e-reader with excellent handwriting capabilities, the Kindle Scribe is a strong choice — especially if Amazon continues to refine the software.