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📚 Elevate Your Reading Game with the Kindle Scribe!
The Certified Refurbished Kindle Scribe is the first Kindle that allows you to read and write naturally, featuring a stunning 10.2-inch, 300 ppi Paperwhite display. It comes with a Premium Pen for note-taking and sketching, and offers extensive document review capabilities. With a battery life of up to 12 weeks, this device is perfect for professionals who want to blend reading and writing in a sleek, portable format.
| Device dimensions | 196 x 229 x 5.8 mm |
| Device weight | 433 g (device only) |
| Display | Amazon's 10.2” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised front technology, 16-level grey scale. |
| On-device storage | 16, 32, or 64 GB |
| Premium Pen dimensions | 161.8 x 8.4 mm |
| Premium Pen weight | 15.1 g |
| Basic Pen dimensions | 161.8 x 8.41 mm |
| Basic Pen weight | 14.2 g |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
| System requirements | None: fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
| Content formats supported | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PDF, TXT, PMP, EPUB through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). Learn more about supported file types for personal documents. |
| Accessibility features | VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Scribe also includes the ability to invert black and white, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
| Warranty and service | Kindle is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired (click here for more information on your consumer rights). Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here. |
| Setup technology | Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup automatically connects to your home Wi-Fi network. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup. |
| Included in the box | Includes Wi-Fi-enabled Kindle Scribe, Basic or Premium Pen, USB-C charging cable, 5 replacement tips, tip replacement tool and built-in rechargeable battery. |
| Generation | Kindle Scribe 1st generation (2022 release). |
| Software security updates | This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle e-reader, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
| Battery life | Examples: a single charge lasts up to 12 weeks based on half an hour of reading per day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13. A single charge lasts up to 3 weeks based on half an hour of writing per day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary and may be reduced based on usage and other factors such as Audible audiobook streaming and content annotation. |
| Charge time | Fully charges in approximately 7 hours from a computer via USB-C cable, or fully charges in approximately 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB-C power adaptor. |
| Device colour | Tungsten Grey |
User
Perfect size and weight for a reading/writing pad
I am impressed. With my rapidly ageing eyes I need bigger screens and clearer images. I struggle to read my Oasis for long periods of time as my eyes get tired very quickly. I decided to bite the bullet as I had some birthday vouchers and get the scribe.I didn't see much difference between the newer 2024 version and the OG, so opted for a refurbished OG model, saving well over £100 in the process. I've never bought Amazon refurbished, but the 30 day return window and the 1 year warranty made the choice easy. If I wasn't happy I could just return it. But the devise is perfect. If it wasn't for the generic packaging, you wouldn't know the difference. It's brand new. No scratches, marks, nothing. I'm very impressed. It came with the premium pen, nibs and charging cable too.I've already downloaded a planner, diary, journal to the Scribe which works very well. Writing on the Scribe is a dream compared to the iPad which is too slippery and slick - even with paper like products you have to annoyingly attach. So this is much better for writing on. I don't write in books - I never have so I'm unlikely to start now, but having the unlimited notebooks is an absolute bonus. I often have to write something down to remember for reports and then end up losing the piece of paper or back of envelope. Not anymore.The screen is incredibly clear in all surroundings. Why did I wait so long to invest in a Scribe? It does enough for what I need it to. Amazon have got the size and weight just right i think.
User
Can't Go Wrong With Kindle
This is a fairly intuitive device to use, and it ticks all the boxes I was looking for. The writing and notetaking side of things work well, and as for reading - well, it's a Kindle - the best. I won't pretend it's perfect, nothing is, and it has its little irritations, it's niggles. But in the round, it's a really good device. Full marks to Amazon also, for getting behind their product. They will continue to give guaranteed essential security upgrades for the Kindle Scribe 2022, for at least four years after the item is last available for purchase. And that offer extends to their official refurbished models, at the time of writing. Compare that with Android based E-readers/writers. I owned one, and it seems you blink, and it's no longer supported!I would like it to be a little lighter. But then again, I wouldn't want to forego the Kindle Scribe's impressive battery performance. The weight, at least for me, is more of a minor nuisance than a serious downside. I read one review (I can't recall if it was on Amazon), that said it was 'exhausting' to carry around. Of course, we're all different, and it would be wrong to judge anyone, but it's about the same weight as many a textbook.Getting my Kindle Scribe up and running, was a breeze - a model of streamlined efficiency. This is how all these things should work.I won't list the features and technical aspects, because others have done it far better than I could. But, from a user perspective, this is, as they say, a solid piece of kit.
User
The best!
I absolutely love the kindle scribe.I find writing on it as a left hander, so easy. No smudges!!The transcribe feature is good enough, but I just love to mark up books and it links to the kindle app which is great.Love having a bigger kindle, was worried I wouldn't like it but I'm a very regular traveller and I read for an hour or so a day at least, it's perfect. No more constant page turning.Battery lasts weeks and weeks and USB C Charge is the business.Finally, I love the warmth setting on the light, so much nicer than my Paperwhite really lovely to read in the evening.Journalling, emailing, etc all great and refurbished might as well have been brand new. Love it
User
Love it… But one niggle
Update 2026 - there are now many more Kindle books not available to read on a Kindle device - feeling like I should have saved my money 😕I’m a long term kindle user and love this one - very pleased with the screen size and functionality. I was downloading my collections and there are several books where I get a “this item is not compatible with this device” message - no way around it apparently so incredibly frustrating that I’ve got to access different references on different devices - hence the 4 stars rather than 5.
User
Great!
I need to read lots of reports and PDF documents for my work, and I struggle to read them on my laptop. I also like to annotate by hand. This has solved all my issues, I have really enjoyed using it. The function to turn writing into text is quite good considering I sometimes can't read myself! The delivery was fast and the Scribe very well packaged, I've been using it for a few months now and I am very happy with it.
User
Lightweight and easy to use
I bought this refurbished kindle about 2 mths ago and it works great, no problems at all. It’s good value for money and very easy to use, it’s gréat to switch between many books on the go. It’s useful to be able to switch to notes screen with a few clicks I would definitely recommend one.
User
No regrets
I wanted a Kindle for university and I am so glad that I got this one. I had to send the first one back because it wasn't as up-to-date as promised but I am very happy with the replacement. It is sometimes a bit laggy or slow, and sometimes I have to give it ten minutes and switch off and on again but it is a good size and comfortable to use. The notebook and annotation features are extremely useful, and it is easy to send annotations and notebooks to my email.
User
Amazing Kindle
Wow. I'm an avid note-taker. I'm always writing, noting, journaling, creating, and I had so many different notebooks I started to lose my bearings a little. Until I decided to invest in this wonderful device. It's just perfect for me. I absolutely love the feel of the pen on 'paper' screen, I love the organizing system in folders, I love that I can take notes from within my books, that's so brilliant! And the settings are great too. I'm using the fountain pen for writing, and it comes in several handy sizes. I'm not going back to paper notebooks. This is ideal for me. And I really wanted a refurbished Kindle because I believe in giving a second life to things. The packaging was amazing. Just like a new buy. Really beautifully prepared with all the little guides, the charging cable, and the beautiful pen. I'm really happy right now! :-)
User
Absolut begeistert – Wie neu, eine echte Bereicherung!
Skeptisch gestartet, vollkommen überzeugt!Ich war anfangs etwas skeptisch wegen des generalüberholten Zustands – aber die Sorge war völlig unbegründet. Der Kindle Scribe sieht aus wie neu und funktioniert auch absolut einwandfrei.Das große Bildschirm ist beim Lesen unglaublich angenehm für die Augen. Das absolute Highlight ist für mich aber die Schreibfunktion: Ob Notizen zum Buch, Gedankensplitter oder die tägliche To-do-Liste – man hat endlich alles an einem Ort und griffbereit. Das Schreibgefühl ist einfach mega!Ich bin mehr als zufrieden.
User
Tolles Gerät!
Tolles Gerät. Nutze es hauptsächlich für Notizen, es schreibt sich damit wirklich hervorragend!Prozessor könnte etwas schneller sein, ansonsten top! Akku hebt gefühlt ewig!
User
This device is amazing!
This product is amazing! I absolutely love it. I wear glasses and that doesn't hurt my eyes at all. Also I had a problem with the pen, and I called the Amazon team, und they sent me a new one. The new one works amazing. I was really sceptical because it's not new and also for me that was a lot of money, but to be honest it's the best purchase I have made. Absolutely love it.
User
I’m in love with the Scribe
It’s exceptional for reading. The light softens at night. It’s the closest experience to reading from a book. The look and size of the page is great. Also, if you’re going to splurge on the Scribe, I’d strongly recommend a very nice cover. I started with a cheap cover and decided to splurge for the leather cover that can be sat up easily and spins in any direction. This makes it so easy to read in bed at night. The Scribe looks like a book page but with the cover it can be sat up to read and even turned a bit to balance on the bed.The writing is fine. I’m not as into it but it helps.It’s also heavy and the leather cover adds weight but I still take it everywhere. It has a huge library inside it. So the weight doesn’t matter to meI’ve had many kindles but could never read on them easily. The pages were small enough for me to get distracted. They just weren’t as easy as a book with the full page.This Kindle is so worth it. I love mine.I’m updating. I’ve had it for awhile now. The writing feature is GREAT. I easily open notebook in seconds to write down appointments and information.The pen turns into a marker and I’m a nervous doodler. It’s just the best for doing this if you have the habit of drawing everyone waiting in a room or a plant in the corner.And no internet connection to distract from your books.
User
Für PDF-Leser leider nicht zu empfehlen.
Ich habe den Kindle Scribe hauptsächlich für PDFs gekauft, aber der PDF-Reader ist eine Enttäuschung.Das Problem:Bei eigenen PDFs (z.B. gescannte arabische Bücher) wird jede Seite einzeln auf dem ganzen Bildschirm angezeigt, aber die Schrift ist extrem klein und unlesbar.Früher konnte man die Seite vergrößern und in Hälften teilen. Diese Funktion wurde komplett entfernt. Jetzt gibt es nur noch "Pinch-to-Zoom" und man muss ständig wischen und zoomen. Das ist kein flüssiges Lesen.Die Funktion "Layout anpassbar machen" funktioniert bei gescannten PDFs überhaupt nicht. Sie versagt komplett.Für 400€ erwarte ich, dass ich ein PDF normal lesen kann, ohne jedes Mal erst ein externes Programm am PC benutzen zu müssen.Für Bücher aus dem Amazon-Shop ist das Gerät gut, aber für eigene PDFs ist es unbrauchbar.
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