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Introducing Kindle Scribe (16 GB), the first Kindle for reading and writing, with a 10.2” 300 ppi Paperwhite display, includes Basic Pen
Enhance your purchase
- Read and write as naturally as you do on paper – Features the world’s first 10.2” 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display and included Basic Pen.
- Take notes within millions of titles in the Kindle Store – Handwrite thoughts on sticky notes in your favourite book with the included Basic Pen. Notes are automatically organized by book in one place, so you can browse, review, and export them via email.
- Create notebooks, journals, and lists – Use the four brush types to write and sketch on included templates like lined paper, grid paper, checklists, and more.
- Review documents and take notes digitally – Use the Kindle app or desktop web browser to import documents. Review and mark up PDF files or create sticky notes in Microsoft Word and other compatible documents. Export documents and notes via email.
- Read and write comfortably day or night – Whether immersing yourself in a non-fiction book, or reviewing a document, Kindle Scribe has a large, high-resolution display, adjustable warm light, auto-adjusting front light, and larger font sizes for a personalized experience.
- A world class library, more beautiful than ever – Take notes within millions of books all brought to life on a large, high-resolution display.
- Read and write longer – A single charge via USB-C powers months of reading and weeks of writing, and the Basic Pen never needs to be charged.
- Coming Soon: Kindle Scribe provides regular, free software updates that include new features. In the coming months, Kindle Scribe will add lasso select tools, improved notebook organization and navigation, and the ability to send documents to Kindle Scribe directly from within Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 subscription required).
We want you to know
You can write directly on the page in PDF documents imported through Send to Kindle. Kindle Scribe does not support writing directly on the page in PDF documents loaded via USB-C or previously sent to your library before 11/11/2022.
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Read and write as naturally
as you do on paper
With a 10.2” 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display, Kindle Scribe is perfect for reading and writing, even in direct sunlight. The large display gives you room to take notes and journal, and makes it easy to adjust font size and margin width for improved reading comfort. Writing on Kindle Scribe feels like writing on paper. From the natural grip of the pen in your hand, to the sound you hear when you write, Kindle Scribe’s surface is crafted for the best possible reading and writing experience.
The power of the pen
Kindle Scribe includes either a Basic or Premium Pen. Both give you more ways to use your Kindle than ever before. The Premium Pen has a dedicated eraser and a shortcut button, which can be assigned to seamlessly switch between pen, highlighter, and more.
No charge or setup required
Attaches magnetically
Dedicated eraser (Premium
Pen only)
Shortcut button (Premium
Pen only)
Add handwritten notes
to your books
Create handwritten sticky notes in millions of eBooks from the Kindle Store without cluttering up the page. Simply tap where you want to insert a note on the page to quickly capture that handwritten thought for later. Sticky notes are automatically organized by book, into one place, so you can easily navigate, browse, and export all your in-book notes and highlights.
Streamline your
life’s notes
Kindle Scribe is also a notebook and a journal with included templates like lined paper, blank paper, to-do lists, and more. Stop searching through stacks of paper—keep notebooks organized in folders and subfolders, and search for notebooks by title to quickly reference later. Get access to your notebooks through the Kindle app sync feature.
More brush types
for more ways to write
A pen and a highlighter are always handy but sometimes you need more options. Try the new fountain pen for beautiful calligraphy, switch to marker to emphasize your notes, or use the new pencil for light sketching. All writing tools now feature enhanced pressure and tilt capabilities.
Make notes in
your documents
Securely import files to your Kindle Scribe through Send to Kindle or with the “Share” button of the Kindle app for iOS and Android). Files imported through Send to Kindle are encrypted during transport and, while stored, are secure in Amazon's data centers, which are designed to meet the requirements most stringent security in the world. Mark up imported PDFs with the original design or insert sticky notes into documents imported from Microsoft Word and other compatible file formats to send to Kindle. In early 2023, you'll also be able to send documents to your Kindle Scribe directly through Microsoft Word.
Read and write
in any light
Adjustable warm light and auto-adjusting front light provide a comfortable, personalized reading and writing experience, day or night. And with USB-C charging and a battery life that lasts months for reading and weeks for writing, you can immerse yourself in your content without the worry of finding a power outlet.
A world class library,
more beautiful than ever
Kindle Scribe enhances the beauty of images, illustrations and graphs on a large, thin, high-resolution display. The Kindle Stores worldwide offers an unmatched library of content with more than 13 million titles. With a Kindle Unlimited subscription, you gain unlimited access to millions of comics, fiction, nonfiction, and newly added top nonfiction books.
Handy covers and necessary tips
Designed exclusively for Kindle Scribe, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and can fold back into two reading positions. They automatically put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to reading and writing. Learn more about our covers. Replacement tips for your Pen are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What types of documents can I import and write in?
You can write directly on PDF documents that are imported through Send-to-Kindle. Kindle Scribe does not currently support writing directly on the page in PDF documents loaded via USB-C or previously sent to your library before 11/11/2022. You can also create handwritten sticky notes in millions of Kindle books, as well as PDF (with adjustable layout), DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, HTM, HTML, PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG, BMP, and EPUB documents imported through Send to Kindle. Learn more about supported file types and what you can do with your documents.
2. What types of books can I write in?
You can create handwritten sticky notes in millions of Kindle eBooks. Kindle Scribe does not support handwritten sticky notes on manga, magazines, or newspapers, though they are still available for download and look beautiful on the 10.2” 300 ppi display. Look for supported features, by eBook, under “Product Details” section of the eBook you wish to purchase.
3. What writing tools can I use on Kindle Scribe?
Kindle Scribe offers pen, highlighter, and eraser tools with 5 thickness options each. You can use these tools in sticky notes, notebooks, and on PDFs imported via Send to Kindle. With the writing toolbar, you can also undo, redo, and erase a selection or page.
4. Can I write directly on my books?
To keep pages clean and uncluttered, we enable sticky notes and not writing directly on the page. You can add sticky notes on supported books to take handwritten notes with your Pen.
Every day is an earth day
We considered sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:
Materials
48% post-consumer plastic in device
100% recycled aluminum in device
Device Packaging
99% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Part with Purpose
There may come a time when you want to recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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Price | From: $99.99 | From: $124.99 | From: $169.99 | From: $259.99 | From: $429.99 |
Ratings | 4.6 out of 5 stars (547) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,982) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,588) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,296) | 4.0 out of 5 stars (188) |
Display Size | 6" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 7" glare-free | 10.2" glare-free |
Storage | 16 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB | 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB |
Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
Front light | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 25 LEDs | 35 LEDs |
Writing Capability |
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Included Battery Free Pen |
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Weeks of battery life |
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Cover | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately |
Flush-front design |
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Waterproof (IPX8) |
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Adjustable warm light |
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Auto-adjusting light |
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Automatic rotating page orientation |
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Page turn buttons |
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Wireless charging |
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Wifi Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
Color | Black or Denim | Black | Black | Graphite | Tungsten |
Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Technical Details
Kindle Scribe
Display |
Amazon's 10.2” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size |
Device: 7.7” x 9.0 x .22 (196 x 230 x 5.8mm excluding feet) Basic Pen: 6.4” x .35” x .33” (162 x 8.8 x 8.4 mm) |
On-Device Storage |
16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB |
Weight |
Device: 15.3oz (433g). Basic Pen: .49oz (14g) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
Content Formats Supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion. |
Accessibility Features |
VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Scribe also includes the ability to invert black and white, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. |
Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year Extended Warranty available for CA customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here. |
Setup Technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup automatically connects to your home Wi-Fi network. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup. |
System Requirements |
None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
Included in the Box |
Includes wifi-enabled Kindle Scribe, Basic or Premium Pen, USB-C charging cable, 5 replacement tips, tip replacement tool, and built-in rechargeable battery. |
Generation |
Kindle Scribe 1st generation - 2022 release |
Battery Life |
For reading, a single charge lasts up to 12 weeks based on a half hour of reading per day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13. For writing, a single charge lasts up to 3 weeks based on a half hour period of writing per day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary and may be reduced based on usage and other factors such as annotating content. |
Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
Charge Time |
Fully charges in approximately 7 hours from a computer via USB-C cable; or fully charges in approximately 3.5 hours with a 5W USB-C power adapter. |
Available Colours |
Tungsten |
Software Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |