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Kindle Scribe (2024)
10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas
87
/ 100
From $399
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 5
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
2024
92
/ 100
From $159
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Scribe (2024) lands at 87 and Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) at 92. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Scribe (2024) if…
- ✓Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
- ✓Better AI summaries
- ✓Excellent 10.2″ display
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle Scribe (2024) 87
vs 92 Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Score breakdown
Kindle Scribe (2024)
87 display 90
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 88
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92 display 92
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Scribe (2024) | Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.2″ E Ink, 300 ppi | — |
| Storage | 16/32/64 GB | — |
| Pen | Premium pen included | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
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
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
FAQ: Kindle Scribe (2024) vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Which is better, Kindle Scribe (2024) or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle Scribe (2024) worth the price? +
At $399, Kindle Scribe (2024) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) worth the price? +
At $159, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Scribe (2024) or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) 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.