Amazon Launches New Kindle Scribe Models

Amazon on Tuesday began taking orders for two new models in its Kindle Scribe lineup, marking the latest updates to the company's large-screen e-reader and digital notebook devices. The third-generation Kindle Scribe and the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, the first Scribe variant with a color display, are now available for immediate shipping, while a more affordable version without a front light is slated for release in early 2026.

The devices, announced in September 2025 but delayed for several months, feature an 11-inch glare-free screen, an increase from the previous 10.2-inch size, and weigh less than prior models for improved portability. Both the standard Scribe and the Colorsoft include a Premium Pen stylus, 32 gigabytes of storage as standard, with a 64-gigabyte option available for an additional $50. Pricing starts at $499.99 for the third-generation Scribe with front light and $629.99 for the Colorsoft, reflecting increases from the original Scribe's $339.99 launch price in 2022 amid broader pressures on technology costs.

Key enhancements across the models include a refined front light system with miniaturized LEDs that reduce bezel size and improve lighting uniformity....