Amazon Kindle Scribe vs Amazon Kindle (2024)

The Kindle Scribe is the better pick if you want to write on the page, not just read it. Its 10.2-inch 300 ppi screen, included Premium Pen and note tools make it a reading-and-annotation device; the base Kindle is a compact 6-inch reader that does one job well. Both share the same crisp 300 ppi E Ink and front lighting, but the Scribe adds size, pen input and a much shorter battery claim. Owners of the Scribe praise the writing feel and note features; base Kindle owners like its light weight and simple reading focus.

• Choose the Kindle Scribe if you annotate PDFs, take handwritten notes or want a large screen for textbooks and documents.
• Choose the all-new Kindle if you mainly read novels and want the lightest, most pocketable Kindle with weeks of battery.