Kindle Scribe 2022

Features

Read and write as naturally as you do on paper

With a 10.2-inch, 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display, Kindle Scribe is perfect for reading and writing, even in direct sunlight. The large display gives you room to take notes or write a diary entry and makes it easy to adjust font size and margin width for improved reading comfort. Writing on Kindle Scribe feels like writing on paper. From the natural grip of the pen in your hand to the sound you hear when you write, Kindle Scribe’s surface is crafted for the best possible reading and writing experience.

The power of the pen

Kindle Scribe includes either a Basic or Premium Pen. Both give you more ways to use your Kindle than ever before. The Premium Pen has a dedicated eraser and a Shortcut button, which can be assigned to seamlessly switch between a pen, a highlighter and more.

No charge or setup required

Attaches magnetically

Dedicated eraser
(Premium Pen only)

Shortcut button
(Premium Pen only)

Add handwritten notes to your books

Create handwritten sticky notes in millions of eBooks from the Kindle Store without cluttering up the page. Simply tap where you want to insert a note on the page to quickly capture that handwritten thought for later. Sticky notes are automatically organised, by book, into one place so you can easily navigate, browse and export all your in-book notes.

Streamline your diaries

Kindle Scribe is also a notebook and a diary with included templates, such as lined paper, blank paper, to-do lists and more. No more searching through stacks of paper; keep notes organised in folders and search for notebooks by title to quickly reference later. Get access to your notebooks through the Kindle app sync feature (coming early 2023).

Make notes in your documents

Easily import and annotate PDF files or insert sticky notes on Microsoft Word documents and other compatible formats. Send them to your Kindle Scribe through your desktop web browser or via the Kindle app using the Share button on your iOS or Android device.

Read and write in any light

Adjustable warm light and auto-adjusting front light provide a comfortable, personalised reading and writing experience, day or night. With USB-C charging and a battery life that lasts weeks, you can immerse yourself in your content without the worry of finding an electrical socket.

A world class library, more beautiful than ever

Kindle Scribe enhances the beauty of images, illustrations and graphs on a large, thin, high-resolution display. The Kindle Store offers an unmatched library of content with millions of titles. With a Kindle Unlimited subscription, you gain unlimited access to millions of comic books, audiobooks, magazine subscriptions, fiction and newly added top non-fiction books. Prime members also have unlimited access to thousands of titles including eBooks, magazines and more with Prime Reading. Enjoy access to Kindle Exclusive titles you won’t find anywhere else.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file types can I annotate with handwritten notes?

You can import personal documents via Send to Kindle. You can write directly on the page in PDF documents. You can import and create handwritten sticky notes in Microsoft Word docs and web articles, with adjustable font sizes and layout. You can also create handwritten sticky notes in TXT, RTF, HTM, HTML, PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG, BMP and EPUB documents.
What types of books can I write in?

You can create handwritten sticky notes in millions of Kindle eBooks. Kindle Scribe does not support handwritten sticky notes on manga, comic books, graphic novels, magazines or newspapers, however, they are still available for download and look beautiful on the 10.2-inch 300 ppi display. Look for supported features by eBook under the Product Details section of the eBook you wish to purchase.

Convenient covers and necessary tips

Designed exclusively for Kindle Scribe, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and can fold back into two reading positions. They automatically wake your Kindle when opened and put it in sleep mode when closed, making it easy to get back to where you left off. Replacement tips for your Pen are also available.

Every day is an Earth Day

We integrated sustainability in the design of this Kindle Scribe device. Here’s how:

Materials

48% post-consumer plastic, 100% recycled Aluminum in device.

Packaging

99% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.

Part with Purpose

One day you may want to trade in or recycle your device. When the time comes, Amazon Second Chance offers a wide range of possibilities.

Technical Details

Kindle Scribe

Device dimensions

196 x 229 x 5.8 mm

Device weight

433 g (device only)

Display

Amazon's 10.2” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised front technology, 16-level grey scale.

On-device storage

16, 32, or 64 GB

Premium Pen dimensions

161.8 x 8.4 mm

Premium Pen weight

15.1 g

Basic Pen dimensions

161.8 x 8.41 mm

Basic Pen weight

14.2 g

Wi-Fi connectivity

Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.

System requirements

None: fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content.

Content formats supported

Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP, EPUB through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX).

Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Scribe also includes the ability to invert black and white, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins.

Product Warranty and Content Services

Kindle Scribe is sold with a limited product warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon’s terms of use.

Setup technology

Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup automatically connects to your home Wi-Fi network.

Included in the box

Includes Wi-Fi-enabled Kindle Scribe, Basic or Premium Pen, USB-C charging cable, 5 replacement tips, tip replacement tool and built-in rechargeable battery.

Generation

Kindle Scribe 1st generation (2022 release).

Software security updates

This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites.

Battery life

Examples: a single charge lasts up to 12 weeks based on half an hour of reading per day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13. A single charge lasts up to 3 weeks based on half an hour of writing per day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary and may be reduced based on usage and other factors such as Audible audiobook streaming and content annotation.

Charge time

Fully charges in approximately 7 hours from a computer via USB-C cable, or fully charges in approximately 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB-C power adaptor.

Device colour

Tungsten Grey