- 11-inch color screen with e-ink, ideal for reading and writing.
- Premium pencil included (battery-free), with natural writing and color tools.
- AI functions for searching, summarizing, and converting handwritten notes.
- Prices from €649,99; available in Spain from June.
Amazon has launched the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft in Spain , the first model in the Scribe range with a color screen. This device combines the Kindle reading experience with the ability to take handwritten notes on a large 11-inch e-ink display. It features a thinner and lighter design, includes a premium stylus, and offers AI-powered productivity features.
This isn't your average e-reader. The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is presented as a digital notebook that also allows you to read, highlight, and draw in color. Its price starts at €649,99, making it the most expensive Kindle ever, but also a tool designed for students, professionals, and note-taking enthusiasts looking to escape the distractions of a conventional tablet.
Price and availability in Spain
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft has been available for purchase since June 10th on Amazon Spain . The 32GB version costs €649,99, while the 64GB version is priced at €699,99. Both include the Premium Pen, which doesn't require charging, and a free three-month Kindle Unlimited subscription. For comparison, the monochrome Kindle Scribe of the same generation costs around €130 less, and the version without a front light starts at €449,99. The price difference for color is therefore considerable, but it's also the only way to enjoy highlighting, outlining, and reading comics in full color on an 11-inch screen.
Color screen: what it looks like and what it offers
The 11-inch Colorsoft display uses color e-ink technology . In black and white, it offers 300 ppi resolution , ensuring crisp text without eye strain. In color, the resolution drops to 150 ppi, which is typical for this type of panel. The colors are soft, tending towards pastel, and shouldn't be compared to the vibrancy of an LCD tablet. However, for highlighting, drawing diagrams, or reading comics, color adds enormous value. The front light has been improved with twice as many LEDs as the previous generation, allowing you to read and write in any lighting condition. That said, the color filter makes the background appear slightly grayer than on a monochrome Kindle, so many users prefer to keep the front light at 40% or more to compensate.
Writing and pencil: the experience of taking notes
The included Premium Pen is one of the device's greatest strengths. It requires no battery or pairing , attaches magnetically to the side, and offers a very natural writing feel thanks to the screen's textured surface. Latency is low, and strokes appear almost instantly. The pen features an eraser at the top and a programmable side button. The writing tools allow you to choose from ten pen colors, five highlighters, and a shading tool. You can also write directly on books using the Active Canvas feature, which repositions the text around the note. For those who need to take notes, create diagrams, or review documents, the experience is excellent, although it's not designed for advanced artistic drawing due to the lack of layers and fine adjustments.
Productivity and artificial intelligence
Amazon has equipped the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft with several AI-powered features that enhance productivity. The search function can retrieve the content of your handwritten notes even if you don't recall the exact words, and it can generate summaries of entire notebooks. It also converts handwriting into text for sharing or exporting. Integration with cloud services like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive allows you to import documents, annotate them, and return them. Furthermore, notes can be exported to Microsoft OneNote. All of this makes the device much more than just a reader: it becomes a valuable work tool for those who handle documents, contracts, or study notes. However, the tech press notes that the AI search and summarization capabilities still deliver mixed results, although overall, they are adequate.
Autonomy and battery
The battery is another strong point. Amazon claims up to eight weeks of battery life for reading and around two weeks for daily writing. In practice, after two weeks of intensive use, no reviewer has needed to recharge the device. Charging is done via USB-C, although a wall charger is not included. The lack of wireless charging is noticeable, but the battery life is so generous that it's hardly apparent. As is typical with e-ink devices, power consumption is minimal when the screen is inactive, allowing you to forget about the charger for extended periods.
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is undoubtedly Amazon's most ambitious Kindle. Its 11-inch color screen, battery-free stylus, and AI features make it a very attractive option for those looking for a digital notebook that also reads books. However, its high price and the limited color display compared to a conventional tablet position it as a niche product. If your priority is taking notes, reviewing documents, and enjoying comics without distractions, you'll love this device. If you only want to read, a regular Kindle remains the more sensible choice.
