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Kindle Scribe 2024 Review: Is The New Monochrome Model Worth It?
While everyone is talking about the new Colorsoft, Amazon quietly perfected the original. Released late last year, the **kindle scribe 2024** (2nd Generation) is the refined, sophisticated sibling to the flashy new color model. With a controversial new white-bezel design, a “texture-molded” screen, and the same powerful AI features as the flagship, it presents a difficult choice for buyers. Do you need color, or do you want the best black-and-white writing experience ever made? In this review, we test the 2024 model to see if it’s still the king of e-ink.
What’s New in the 2024 Model?
The original Scribe (2022) was excellent hardware with beta software. The **kindle scribe 2024** refresh focuses on refining that experience. Here are the major changes:
- AI Notebooks: Includes the new “Summarize” and “Refine” tools that turn messy handwriting into clean text.
- In-Book Writing: The new “Active Canvas” feature allows you to write directly on the text of a book, and the text reflows around your notes (a massive upgrade from sticky notes).
- Premium Pen Pro: Now supports the “soft eraser” feel and new tilt-to-shade sensors.
- Price: Starts at $399.99 (cheaper than the Colorsoft).
The White Bezel Controversy
The most striking change is visual. Amazon has ditched the dark grey bezels for White Bezels.
The Argument For It: It creates a “infinity paper” illusion. When the screen background is white and the bezel is white, the edge of the device disappears, making it feel like you are writing on a floating sheet of paper.
The Argument Against It: In dark mode, the white border stands out aggressively. If you read at night with white-text-on-black-background, the glowing white frame can be distracting.
The New “Active Canvas” Screen
While the resolution remains 300ppi, the surface texture has changed. The 2022 model felt like “smooth bond paper.” The **kindle scribe 2024** feels slightly rougher, more like “cardstock.”
This increased friction gives you significantly more control over your handwriting. Combined with the new AI “Refine” tool, your notes will look neater on this device than on any iPad or Onyx Boox tablet.
Comparison: 2024 vs Colorsoft
This is the big question. Why buy the monochrome 2024 model when the 2025 Colorsoft exists?
| Feature | Scribe 2024 (Mono) | Scribe Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $629.99 |
| Contrast | Highest (Pure Black/White) | Medium (Greyer background) |
| Battery | 12 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Best For | Writing & Reading Text | Planning & Comics |
If you strictly read novels and take meeting notes, the **kindle scribe 2024** is actually the better device. The screen is brighter, the battery lasts longer, and you save over $200.
Final Verdict
The **kindle scribe 2024** is not just a cheaper alternative; it is the “Purist’s Choice.”
By removing the color filter layer, Amazon has preserved the incredible contrast and clarity that made the original Scribe famous. The new white bezels are a bold design choice that pays off for daylight writers, and the AI features make it a genuine productivity tool. If you don’t need color-coded calendars, save your money and get this monochrome masterpiece.
2024 Scribe FAQ
Yes. The Wacom EMR technology is backward compatible. Your old Premium Pen will work perfectly.
No. The 2024 model is USB-C only. Wireless charging is exclusive to the Colorsoft Signature Edition.
No. Unlike the Paperwhite, the Scribe series is still not IPX rated. Keep it safe from spills.
Organize Your Scribe
Whether you choose the 2024 Monochrome or the Colorsoft, you need a system. Our 2025 Bundle includes grayscale-optimized versions perfect for this screen.
