Amazon
Kindle (11th gen)
2022
82
/ 100
From $109
VS
Kindle Scribe (2024) wins by 5
Amazon
Kindle Scribe (2024)
10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas
87
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Kindle Scribe (2024) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (11th gen) lands at 82 and Kindle Scribe (2024) at 87. That puts Kindle Scribe (2024) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle (11th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Scribe (2024) if…
- ✓Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
- ✓Better AI summaries
- ✓Excellent 10.2″ display
Kindle (11th gen) 82
vs 87 Kindle Scribe (2024)
Score breakdown
Kindle (11th gen)
82 display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Scribe (2024)
87 display 90
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle (11th gen) | Kindle Scribe (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Display | — | 10.2″ E Ink, 300 ppi |
| Storage | — | 16/32/64 GB |
| Pen | — | Premium pen included |
Kindle (11th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
Kindle Scribe (2024)
Pros
- +Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
- +Better AI summaries
- +Excellent 10.2″ display
Cons
- −Amazon lock-in
- −No buttons
- −Still heavy
FAQ: Kindle (11th gen) vs Kindle Scribe (2024)
Which is better, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +
Kindle Scribe (2024) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle (11th gen) worth the price? +
At $109, Kindle (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Scribe (2024) worth the price? +
At $399, Kindle Scribe (2024) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Scribe (2024) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.