Amazon
Kindle Scribe
2022
83
/ 100
From $339
VS
Kindle Colorsoft wins by 3
Amazon
Kindle Colorsoft
2024
86
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Kindle Colorsoft takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Scribe lands at 83 and Kindle Colorsoft at 86. That puts Kindle Colorsoft ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Scribe if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Colorsoft if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle Scribe 83
vs 86 Kindle Colorsoft
Score breakdown
Kindle Scribe
83 display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Colorsoft
86 display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Scribe | Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
Kindle Scribe
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
Kindle Colorsoft
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 vs Kindle Colorsoft
Which is better, Kindle Scribe or Kindle Colorsoft? +
Kindle Colorsoft scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle Scribe worth the price? +
At $339, Kindle Scribe delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Colorsoft worth the price? +
At $279, Kindle Colorsoft delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Scribe or Kindle Colorsoft 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.