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Amazon Sets Dec. 10 U.S. Launch for Color-Writing Kindle Scribe Colorsoft

The third-generation Scribe lineup introduces color handwriting with AI-assisted notes at premium prices.

Overview

  • Amazon confirms the Colorsoft and the front-light Scribe go on sale on Dec. 10, 2025 in the U.S., with no preorders.
  • Published pricing sets Colorsoft from $629.99, the front-light Scribe at $499.99, and a no-front-light model at $429.99 arriving in 2026.
  • The 11-inch devices are 5.4mm thick and about 400 grams, featuring a reworked display stack to reduce parallax, textured glass, and a new front light using miniaturized LEDs.
  • Software upgrades add Quick Notes, Google Drive and OneDrive import, color pens and highlights, an improved workspace, and an AI notebook that searches and summarizes handwritten notes.
  • Initial availability starts in the U.S., with the UK and Germany slated for early next year, Canada excluded at launch, and early hands-on reports note more vivid color than some rivals.