The all-new, redesigned Kindle Scribe just got its first major Aussie discount

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) in Metallic Jade
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Many new year's resolution lists will include the goals to read more and get more organised, and whether you want to read a book each week or start writing a daily to-do list, the new Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) is made for you. With its first Australian discount since its release, the 2024 Kindle Scribe is down 17% to just AU$539 (down from AU$649) – and it's not only worth considering for avid readers (or avid reader wannabes).

Whether you're looking to journal more in 2025, are sick of forgetting much-needed groceries or want a note-taker for work, it blows its predecessor out of the water as the best Kindle for note-taking (even if we haven't quite updated our guide to reflect that just yet). With a massive 10.2-inch display that is bright and sharp, the Kindle Scribe (2024) is the best premium ereader that money can buy, and its AI features – that can decipher even the messiest, most rushed handwriting – also make it the best Kindle for writing.

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) 16GB
Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) 16GB: was AU$649 now AU$536.50 at Amazon

Save AU$110

We've highlighted the most affordable model, the 32GB (down to AU$569) and 64GB (down to AU$619) receiving the same AU$110 discount. In our 4.5-star Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) review, we applauded its – shock – useful AI features, redesign and improved pen, claiming it has the best display of any writing tablet. Oh, and we really fell in love with the new Metallic Jade colour – though it's currently only available with the 64GB model. We said Kindle remains "at the head of the E Ink pack" with this latest addition, and it's even more enticing at this reduced price.

Available in New Zealand – was NZ$678.50, now NZ$563.50.

One slight snag that’s worth noting (and which even we didn't realise until we had it in our hands) is that the new Kindle Scribe's headline AI functionality isn't currently available outside of the US.

Don't dismiss this deal just yet, though – you can still install AI features onto your new Kindle Scribe with a few short steps, letting you enjoy the additions that elevate this Kindle from an ereader with some note-taking abilities, to one that truly excels as a writing tablet and ereader.

Compared to the best ereaders, the Scribe has a much brighter screen, with the E Ink screen providing plenty of sharpness – working equally well indoors and out thanks to its 300dpi display. It's not just the AI note-summaries and writing recognition where the Scribe shines for productivity tasks, either. The premium pen with an upgraded design and a shortcut button, along with a soft eraser offers a much cleaner editing experience.

If you want an ereader with truly integrated writing capabilities – not ones that are just tacked-on as second thoughts – the Kindle Scribe might be the ultimate choice.

Of course, if you'd prefer to spend less, and don't need a master of all trades, there are many other Kindles, ereaders and writing tablets to consider. If you're looking for a more affordable ereader, the Amazon Kindle (2024), Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Clara and Kobo Libra are all worth considering. If reading is an afterthought and you want something more productivity focused, the ReMarkable 2 is our favourite writing tablet.

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Max Delaney
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A Digital Content Writer for the Australian TechRadar team, Max covers all things tech and lifestyle and is keen on using tech to make life easier. A 2023 journalism graduate, Max has written across sports, entertainment and business for brands like Zero Digital Media and Valnet.Inc, but found his love for tech in his time at GadgetUser. At home when covering everything from the latest deal and coupon code to the most recent streaming service output, phone or smartwatch, Max excels at using his research, experience and writing ability give you more time to use your tech, not waste time finding it.