Kindle Scribe (2025)
Amazon's 11-inch e-ink notebook with AI-powered note-taking tools, 40% faster performance, Google Drive and OneDrive integration, and an ultra-thin 5.4mm design at just 400 grams.
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Our take
The Kindle Scribe (2025) scores 72/100 and occupies a weird sweet spot: the best device for reading Kindle books and taking notes, but nothing else.
AI-powered note summarization, 11-inch 300 PPI E Ink display, Google Drive and OneDrive sync, handwriting-to-text conversion — all in a 5.4mm package that weighs just 400g. It's 40% faster than the previous Scribe. Ease of use gets a solid 75/100, and daily utility hits 80/100 for its intended purpose.
The limitations are deliberate: no color, no third-party apps, no web browser. Amazon locked this down to reading and writing, period. If you want Android apps, the BOOX Note Air5 C (75/100) is the better pick. If you want the best writing feel, the reMarkable Paper Pro (75/100) edges ahead. The Scribe splits the difference with Kindle ecosystem integration that neither can match.
At $499.99 with an MSRP of $339.99, you're actually paying $160 above the base model price — likely because you're looking at the premium bundle. "Fair price" momentum, no discounts tracked yet on this new model.
Bottom line: Buy if you're already a heavy Kindle reader who also wants a digital notebook — skip if you need color, apps, or the flexibility of Android.
Pros & cons
What we like
- Seamless Kindle ebook integration
- AI-powered note summarization and tools
- Google Drive and OneDrive sync
- Ultra-thin at 5.4mm and light at 400g
- Massive Kindle ebook library access
What could be better
- No color display (B/W only)
- No third-party apps (locked to Amazon)
- Kindle Unlimited subscription separate
- Stylus sold separately on base model
Key features
Who is this for?
Best for
Kindle readers who also want a digital notebook, and anyone who wants a simple, distraction-free writing tablet with cloud sync.
Not ideal for
Users who need color, third-party apps, or a full tablet experience.
How it scores
Review scores
Specifications
| display | 11-inch E Ink Carta, 300 PPI |
|---|---|
| processor | Quad-core (40% faster than previous) |
| storage | 32GB / 64GB |
| thickness | 5.4mm |
| weight | 400g |
| features | AI note tools, front light, Google Drive/OneDrive sync |
Compatibility
Standalone device. Syncs with Kindle library. Cloud sync via Google Drive/OneDrive.
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