Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft leads Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) overall by 10 points (68 vs 58 out of 100).
  • Key differences: screen size, where Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft has 11 vs 7 in; only Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft has colour screen; only Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) has waterproof (IPX8); storage, where Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft has 32 GB vs 16 GB; resolution, where Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft has 1980 × 2640 vs 1680 × 1264 px.
  • Best value: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) (from $159.99) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft leads overall
Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft · 73 overall, #13 of 27
68
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) · 65 overall, #19 of 27
58
Key differences
  • Screen SizeAmazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 11 vs 7 in
  • Colour ScreenAmazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft only
  • WaterproofAmazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) only
  • StorageAmazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • ResolutionAmazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 1980 × 2640 vs 1680 × 1264 px

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 2 of 5 categories

CategoryKindle Scribe ColorsoftKindle Paperwhite (2024)Lead
Display
+25
Reading Features
+7
Storage & Battery
+37
Design & Build
+30
Connectivity & Software
Tie

Physical Comparison

400 g211 g
Kindle Scribe ColorsoftKindle Paperwhite (2024)

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is 189 g (90%) heavier than Kindle Paperwhite (2024).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft

Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
Screen Size
11 in57% more
7 in
Resolution
1980 × 2640 px
1680 × 1264 px
Pixel Density
300 PPI
300 PPI
Colour Screen
Yes
No
Front Light
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Warm Light
Yes
Yes

Reading Features

Feature
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
Waterproof (IPX8)
No
Yes
Physical Page Buttons
No
No
Stylus / Note-Taking
Yes
No
Audiobook Support
Yes
Yes
Native EPUB / Open Formats
No
No

Storage & Battery

Feature
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
Storage
32 GB100% more
16 GB
microSD Expansion
No
No
Battery Capacity
3,000 mAh58% more
1,900 mAh

Design & Build

Feature
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
Weight
400 g
211 g47% less
USB-C
Yes
Yes

Connectivity & Software

Feature
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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