Amazon adds three Kindle Scribe models, budget version

Amazon has expanded its Kindle Scribe lineup with the launch of three new models, including a new budget-friendly version without a front light, all available starting Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The release marks the third consecutive year of updates to the company's note-taking e-reader, which first debuted in 2022.

The new models are the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, the standard Kindle Scribe, and the Kindle Scribe Without Front Light. All three feature 11-inch, glare-free e-ink displays and are housed in slimmer, 5.4mm bodies. Amazon states the devices offer a 40% performance improvement in writing and page-turning speeds compared to previous generations. Each device comes bundled with a battery-free Premium Pen stylus that includes an eraser function and a programmable shortcut button.

A central feature across the new lineup is enhanced AI-powered software. These tools allow for handwriting refinement, conversion of handwritten notes to text, and the generation of summaries from documents or books. The devices also include an AI-powered notebook search function and can connect to cloud services like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive for document import and annotation.