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Kindle Scribe

A solid mid-range pick in the e-readers line-up, with 10.2 in up front.

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
10.2 in300 ppiE Ink
£400best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Front light
  • Flush front
  • Anti-glare coating
  • No colour screen
  • No audiobook (audible / bluetooth)
Score profile

Where the Kindle Scribe wins and loses

Scored against the e-readers class
DisplayStorageDesignAudio87578787
Display
87
Storage and battery
57
Design
87
Audio and features
87
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size10.2 "
Pixel density300 ppi
Screen typeE Ink
Front lightYes
Flush frontYes
Anti-glare coatingYes

Storage and battery

Storage32 GB

Design

Stylus supportYes
Stylus includedYes

Audio and features

Notes / handwriting appYes

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Head to head

Kindle Scribe vs Kobo Kobo Libra Colour

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayStorageDesignAudio
Kindle ScribeKobo Libra Colour
 AmazonKindle ScribeThis pageKoboKobo Libra Colour
Overall score67 /10069 /100Better
Size10.2 "7 "
PPI300 ppi
Storage32 GB32 GB
IP ratingIPX8
Who it's for

Is the Kindle Scribe right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable e-reader for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need colour screen, in which case a higher-tier e-reader is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Kindle Scribe worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 67/100 against other e-readers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.

What stands out on the Kindle Scribe?

Its front light stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Kobo Libra Colour?

The Kobo Libra Colour scores 69/100 versus this one at 67/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.