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Kindle Scribe — 2022
Amazon

Kindle Scribe

2022

83
/ 100
From $339
VS
Kindle Colorsoft wins by 3
Kindle Colorsoft — 2024
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Kindle Colorsoft

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Colorsoft leads on display (86 vs 83).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Kindle Colorsoft

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Colorsoft more score per dollar ($279 vs $339).

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

Kindle Scribe versus Kindle Colorsoft — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for display, Kindle Scribe or Kindle Colorsoft? +

Kindle Colorsoft — leads on display (86 vs 83). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle Scribe or Kindle Colorsoft? +

Kindle Colorsoft — more score per dollar ($279 vs $339). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.