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Amazon’s Kindle lineup consists of five core models, but one sits above the rest with a unique, advanced feature set. The Kindle Scribe is the only one that can be used for reading and writing, and it is also the only one with a significant celebrity endorsement.
Yes, the Scribe made Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2023 list, and as part of Amazon’s Early Black Friday 2023 sale, you can score it for the lowest price it has ever been. The Kindle Scribe with 16GB of storage and the Basic Pen is just $240—a $100 discount. You can even bundle it with a bonus three-month Kindle Unlimited subscription for the same price.
Kindle Scribe with Basic Pen and 16GB of storage, $240 (was $340) at Amazon
Amazon’s Kindle Scribe features a larger 10.2-inch Paperwhite display with 300 pixels per inch; this ensures an expansive screen with crisp text. You also get a built-in light, meaning you can read—or write—comfortably in any condition, even at night. It’s also glare-free from almost any direction, so your view won’t be blocked.
True to a Kindle, the Scribe won’t weigh you down at just 15.3 ounces in weight and 8.4 millimeters thick. It’s super portable and easy to carry around with just one hand, making it great for note taking in meetings or class. This one will also lay flat, unlike a tablet paired with a stylus.
The Basic Pen magnetically attaches to the side of the Kindle Scribe and provides a pen-to-paper-like writing experience with minimal latency. You can pick from several designs, create digital notebooks on the Scribe, write on top of PDFs you’ve downloaded, and add sticky notes to other documents like an e-book. The Kindle Scribe can even instantly convert your handwriting into text.
It charges with USB-C, and while Amazon includes a cable in the box, you won’t reach for it often. Amazon promises weeks of battery life, depending on use, and ultra-long standby time. The Basic Pen or Premium with an eraser and button built-in doesn’t need to be recharged.
At $100 off, this is the lowest the Kindle Scribe price has ever been, and Prime members get the best deal as it’ll come quickly with free shipping.
If you need more storage or are eyeing the Premium Pen, Amazon is also discounting higher storage configurations and the Scribe with the more advanced stylus.
- Kindle Scribe with Basic Pen and 16GB of storage, $240 (was $340) at Amazon
- Kindle Scribe with Premium Pen and 16GB of storage, $265 (was $370) at Amazon
- Kindle Scribe with Premium Pen and 32GB of storage, $280 (was $390) at Amazon
- Kindle Scribe with Premium Pen and 64GB of storage, $305 (was $420) at Amazon
