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Amazon's Kindle Scribe from 2024 was one of our favorite e-readers when it came out, earning the Editor's Choice award for its fantastic writing experience. But it's not the newest Kindle Scribe on the block. The third-gen Kindle Scribe improves on its predecessor with a larger screen and more features.
The new models are a little pricey, however: $629 for the flagship Colorsoft with a color display and front light, or $499 for the base black-and-white Kindle Scribe.
Also: Kindle Scribe vs. ReMarkable Paper Pure: Why I'm not writing off Amazon's E Ink tablet just yet
Sensing customers' desire for a more affordable tablet, Amazon released the Kindle Scribe (2026) without a front light for a much more accessible $429. By ditching the light and bringing internal storage down to 16GB, it's a solid "entry-level/premium" e-paper option that hits the sweet spot of features versus cost. This also positions it against the ReMarkable Paper Pure, that brand's latest affordable e-paper tablet for $399.
So how does it compare to the Paper Pure? Both feature a fantastic writing experience, both ditch the front light, and both are at similar price points. I've gone hands-on with both; here's where each one shines.
Specifications
Amazon Kindle Scribe (without front light) (2026) ReMarkable Paper Pure Display 11-inch glare-free display, 300 ppi, no backlight 10.3-inch Canvas display, 226 ppi, no backlight Weight 0.88 pounds 0.79 pounds Processor MediaTek quad-core 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 RAM/Storage 1GB / 16GB (10GB available to user) storage 2GB / 32GB Battery Up to 16 weeks based on a half hour of reading per day, up to three weeks with writing Up to three weeks (3,820 mAh) Subscription Kindle Unlimited: $11.99/month (optional)
ReMarkable Connect: $3.99/month (optional)
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