Amazon Kindle Scribe
Score: 79/100
VIWOODS AiPaper
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Kindle Scribe (2024) is a 10.2-inch E Ink tablet with a high-resolution display and a battery-free EMR stylus, offering extensive storage and up to 12 weeks of reading battery life. Trade-offs include a heavier chassis, screen flex, and lack of expandable storage. Best suited for avid readers and note-takers who prioritize Kindle ecosystem integration.
The Viwoods AiPaper is a 10.65-inch ultra-thin E Ink tablet that offers a 300 PPI display, Android 13, and a 960 Hz stylus for responsive note-taking. Its chassis is less rigid, and the device can feel heavy for prolonged handheld use. It is ideal for mobile professionals and students who value portability and a full Android app ecosystem.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.2 inches | 10.65 inchesbest | |
2,016 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 433 g | 370 gbest |
— | 4,100 mAhbest | |
300 ppibest | 300 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.8 mm | 4.5 mmbest |
— | 4 GBbest | |
64 GB | 128 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(1) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10.2 inches | 10.65 inches |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 433 g | 370 g |
Thickness (mm) | 5.8 mm | 4.5 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Dual-band | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth Version | unknown | 5.0 |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
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Professional reviewers commend the Kindle Scribe as Amazon's most ambitious e-reader, praising its premium build, large high-resolution E Ink screen, battery-free EMR stylus and generous storage. They note the seamless Kindle ecosystem integration and long battery life, while pointing out durability concerns over screen flex, the inability to disable auto-rotation, and the lack of disclosed performance specs.
Everyday users love the realistic paper-like feel of the stylus, the magnetic attachment, ample storage and the impressive 12-week battery life, especially for travel. Recurring frustrations focus on the auto-rotation that cannot be turned off, the device's bulk and weight, and worries about the screen flexing under pressure.
Professional reviewers commend the Viwoods AiPaper for its razor-thin 4.5 mm chassis, lightweight feel, high-resolution 300 PPI Carta screen, long-lasting 4100 mAh battery, and the flexibility of a full Android 13 environment with Play Store access, while noting the stylus latency of 960 Hz as a standout. However, they point out that the build lacks the solid rigidity of rivals, the thickness can vary slightly at the edges, and software updates are large and sometimes cumbersome.
Everyday users praise the device as "brilliant" after software updates, highlighting its sharp visuals, durable metal back, ample storage and the convenience of Android app and cloud integration, while recurring complaints focus on its relatively heavy feel, long update times on slower Wi-Fi, and a perceived lack of sturdiness compared with other e-ink tablets.
“"Brilliant" after software updates (best e-ink owned)”
