Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft & Refreshed Kindle Scribe — Overview
Amazon introduced two notable additions to its Kindle Scribe line at its fall hardware event:
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
- Price: $630
- Key features: 11″ color E‑Ink screen, stylus-enabled note-taking, new rendering engine for lower latency and more natural writing.
- Availability: Later this year (2025).
- Amazon search (affiliate): Search for Kindle Scribe Colorsoft on Amazon
Refreshed Kindle Scribe (B/W)
- Prices: $500 (frontlit version) and $430 (no front light).
- Key features: Larger 11″ black-and-white E‑Ink screen that matches typical paper sizes, stylus support, improved performance and screen feel.
- Availability: By the end of the year (2025).
- Amazon search (affiliate): Search for Kindle Scribe on Amazon
Quick take
If you value note-taking and want color on an e‑ink device, the Colorsoft looks like a bold step — but it comes at a premium. The refreshed B/W Scribe brings a larger, more paper-like canvas at lower price points. Which matters more to you: color display or price/battery life?
Discussion: Share your thoughts in the comments — would you upgrade to color?