Amazon’s all-new Kindle Scribe lineup — summary

Amazon introduced the third-generation Kindle Scribe family with three configurations:

• Entry model: monochrome display, no front light — $429
• Front-lit monochrome model: LED front lights — $499
• Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: first Scribe with a color display — $629

Design & hardware

The new Scribe has a slimmer, symmetrical 11-inch display with much smaller bezels. Amazon folded electronics behind the display to shrink thickness to 5.4mm and weight to about 400 g (0.88 lb). The display uses fewer layers (no anti-glare film, textured glass for pen friction, integrated touch) and miniaturized LED front lights on lit models.

Stylus

The pen features stronger magnets for a more secure attachment, a slightly thicker ergonomic shape, a rubberized eraser top, and a programmable action button.

Performance & writing

New custom chip and more memory deliver up to ~40% faster page turns. Monochrome models target <12 ms writing latency; the Colorsoft measures about 14 ms, producing very responsive handwriting with minimal parallax.

Colorsoft: color e-ink

The Colorsoft uses a color filter plus LEDs and a new rendering engine to give more vivid, distinct hues than some competitors. Colors are still muted compared to LCD/AMOLED but noticeably better than previous E Ink color implementations.

Software & cloud

Amazon refreshed the Kindle home page with a Search bar, a “Quick notes” area, a “Jump back into” section, and a new Workspace (improved folder system). The Search is AI-powered and can index and summarize handwritten notes across notebooks. Cloud integrations include Google Drive and OneDrive (and upcoming OneNote support). A “Send to Alexa+” feature is planned to let Alexa access and remember content from your Scribe.

Availability & price

Amazon says the new Kindle Scribe models will be available later this year with these starting prices: $429 (entry), $499 (front-lit), $629 (Colorsoft).

Links & sources

• Official Amazon announcement: About Amazon — Kindle Scribe announcement
• Amazon product search (affiliate): Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe
• Hands-on coverage: Engadget hands-on (source article)

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