A bunch of Amazon devices are already discounted to official Prime Big Deal Days 2025 prices, including Amazon’s priciest ereader in the ubiquitous Kindle lineup. The Kindle Scribe with Amazon’s Premium Pen is on sale for $100 off for a limited time. You can save even more by opting for the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle, which includes the Premium Pen, Fabric Folio case, and power adapter. The 16GB Essentials Bundle is on sale for $315 (was $480). Alternatively, you can get the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle with a Leather Folio case for $337 (was $500).
The standalone edition and the Leather Folio Essentials Bundles are eligible for Amazon’s awesome trade-in deal that saves you an additional 20% plus the value of the device you trade. With the 20% bonus discount from the trade-in, you will save at least $230 on the Essentials Bundle with Leather Folio. The bundle deals are exclusive to Prime members, but all shoppers can save $100 on the standalone Kindle Scribe and take advantage of the trade-in deal.
The 2024 edition of the Kindle Scribe won’t be the priciest model in the lineup for long. Earlier this week, Amazon revealed the next iteration for the hybrid ereader and note-taking device. Most notably, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft will be the first in the series with color e-ink and retails for $630. The regular Kindle Scribe 2025 edition will start at $500 for a 32GB model with a front light. Both models are scheduled to launch before the end of the year. A Kindle Scribe without a front light will release early next year for $430.
Amazon says the new Kindle Scribe is thinner and faster than existing models. The 2025 editions also have 11-inch screens, making them slightly larger than the 10.2-inch models sold now. If you don’t want to spend $500 on a Kindle but are interested in the Scribe, the 2024 edition is a great device that happens to be $200 cheaper than the upcoming version.
$315 (was $480)
The Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle comes with Amazon’s Premium Pen ($80 value), the official Fabric Folio Cover ($60 value) or Leather Folio ($80 value), and a 9W power adapter for Amazon devices ($20 value). You can choose between Black, Denim, and Rose colors for the cover, while the tablet itself is Tungsten. The cover protects the screen and includes a built-in stand with multiple viewing angles.
All three storage configurations are eligible for the Prime Day deal: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. Each tier is separated by only $10-$20, so if you plan on using your Kindle Scribe to store and listen to audiobooks via Audible, you may want to opt for 32GB or 64GB model.
- Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle (Fabric Folio)
- Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle (Leather Folio)
The Kindle Scribe has a 10.2-inch front-lit display with anti-glare coating, so you can read in any lighting setting. With 300ppi (pixels per inch) and 94 nits of brightness, text is crisp and clear.
The Scribe doubles as a physical notebook. With the Premium Pen, you can create handwritten notes and email them to other devices. It feels remarkably similar to writing on actual paper. You can also take notes in books and documents you’re reading. If you like writing in the margins of novels, the Scribe is the ereader for you.
Interestingly, the bundles with plant-based leather folio are eligible for Amazon’s trade-in promotion, which we’ve detailed below.
$300 (was $400) | Additional 20% off with eligible trade-in
The standalone Kindle Scribe is also eligible for an additional 20% discount when you trade in a device. Your old Kindle is the obvious choice, but Amazon also accepts other devices, including Fire tablets, Fire TV Sticks, and even some Apple products.
With a trade-in, you’ll get the value of that device and an additional 20% discount on your new purchase. That’s a substantial savings. Trade-in values vary considerably, but the extra 20% is automatically worth $60-$68 for the standalone edition. The new prices below don’t factor in the value of your trade-in, which will be subtracted from the $240, $252, or $272 prices.
If you take advantage of the Kindle Scribe deal and have never tried Kindle Unlimited, you can get your first three months for free, which grants access to a library of over 4 million books, comics, graphic novels, manga, and more.
Some Kindle Unlimited titles also include audiobook versions that can be listened to on your Kindle. But for even more audiobooks, you’ll want to check out Audible Premium Plus, especially since the $15/month subscription program is free for your first three months, too. With Audible Premium Plus, you’ll be able to claim and keep one audiobook of your choosing. New releases and even preorders are eligible, so Prime members shouldn’t miss out on this offer.
Amazon is already offering steep discounts on Kindle ebooks ahead of the July 8-11 sales event, so you can pair your new ereader with some cheap books.
And if you plan on listening to audiobooks on the Kindle Scribe, Amazon’s Echo Buds with active noise cancellation are on sale for only $45, down from $140. These Bluetooth earbuds can sync wirelessly with Kindle ereaders as well as other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
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