100
Joe Maring
Digital Trends
“The Amazon Kindle Scribe isn't for everyone. But if you want a single gadget for reading and writing on a lovely e‑ink screen, it's about as good as it gets.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Long battery life
- Large E Ink screen
- Responsive stylus with magnetic attachment
- Extensive note‑taking options
- Lightweight design
- Excellent writing experience
Points of Contention
- High price
- Limited in‑book annotation
- Restricted Kindle app integration
- Lacks drawing tools
- Awkward one handed use
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 7 critics80
Medea Giordano
Wired
“That makes it one of the better propositions out there—if you can get past Amazon's repeated failings.”
80
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“The Amazon Kindle Scribe is an excellent big‑screen ebook reader and note‑taking device, but don't confuse it for a drawing pad.”
80
Brenda Stolyar
Wired
“The Scribe isn't disappointing, but you'd think there'd be a little bit more to show for the two-year gap.”
80
Philip Berne
TechRadar
“The Kindle Scribe is a great Kindle if you want to read on the biggest, sharpest screen possible.”
70
Andrew Liszewski
Gizmodo
“Despite solid hardware and a truly excellent writing experience, on the software side, the Scribe fails to deliver the next-generation experience many were anticipating.”
60
Alex Cranz
The Verge
“But right now, the Scribe does just enough to keep up with the competition, and not a single bit more.”
