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Like-New Amazon Kindle Scribe (16 GB) the first Kindle and digital notebook, all in one, with a 10.2” 300 ppi Paperwhite display, includes Premium Pen 16 GB Without Kindle Unlimited
4.4
Based on 822 reviewsReal-World Testing
30 days of real-world testing
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Updated Nov 17, 2025
Technical Specifications
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- Display
- Amazon's 10.2” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
- Size
- Device: 7.7” x 9.0 x .22 (196 x 230 x 5.8mm excluding feet)Premium Pen: 6.4” x .35” x .33” (162 x 8.8 x 8.4 mm).
- On-Device Storage
- 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB.
- Weight
- Device: 15.3oz (433g device only). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. Premium Pen: .53oz (15g)
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
- Content Formats Supported
- Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP 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
- 1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Security Cameras is subject to the terms found here. License information can be found here. This device receives the same limited warranty as a new device. Learn more about Like-New Amazon devices.
- Setup Technology
- Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup automatically connects to your home Wi-Fi network. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup.
- System Requirements
- None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content.
- Included in the Box
- Includes wifi-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.
- Battery Life
- For reading, a single charge lasts up to 12 weeks based on a half hour of reading per day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13. For writing, a single charge lasts up to 3 weeks based on a half hour period 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 annotating content.
- 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 9W USB-C power adapter.
- Documentation
- Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide.
- Available Color
- Tungsten.
- Software 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, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.
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Expert analysis by Blair Cavan
Blair Cavan
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
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