Kindle Scribe 3 (2025) vs Penstar eNote 2

Name Kindle Scribe 3 Penstar eNote 2
Image Kindle Scribe 3 Penstar eNote 2
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Kindle Scribe 3 – backKindle Scribe 3 – right side
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MSRP $499.99 $399
Released 2025 2025
Availability Available Available
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Display specifications
Display type E Ink E Ink Carta 1250
Display size (inch) 11 10.3
Resolution (pixels W×H) 1980×2640 1860×2480
Color display? No No
Pixel density 300 PPI 300 PPI
Screen light? Yes (auto-adjusting) No
Adjust color temperature? Yes NA
Auto-rotate? ✔ ✔
Input options & features
Touchscreen ✔ ❌
Button controls? ❌ ✔ 9 buttons (programmable)
Stylus input ✔ ✔
Dark mode ✔ ❌
Audiobooks ✔ ✔
Connectivity
Bluetooth ✔ ✔
Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 5
Cellular network ❌ ❌
Software
Operating system Kindle firmware Android 14
Reading apps & e-book shops Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) Any; download via APK or app store
Web browser? ✔ ✔
Email app? ❌ ✔
Dropbox & Google Drive? ✔ Google Drive, OneDrive ✔
Hardware specifications
Internal storage 32 GB | 64 GB ⓘ 128 GB
RAM ? 4000 MB
CPU clock speed ? GHz quad core 2.2 GHz octa core
Other built in: - Speaker, 4 microphones
Ports & battery
MicroSD card reader? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX out port? ❌ Via USB adapter
Other ports? ❌ ❌
Battery capacity (3.7V) "up to 12 weeks of reading, 3 weeks of writing" 6500 mAh
(USB) charging port USB-C USB-C
Physical specifications
Waterproof? No No
Size (cm H×W×D): 24.5×18.9×0.54 22.6×19.8×0.55
Weight (gram): 400 390
Size (inch H×W×D): 9.6×7.4×0.21 8.90×7.80×0.22
Weight (oz): 14.1 13.76
Screen: flush or recessed? Flush Flush
Color options: Gray (graphite) Blue
Accessories in the box Premium pen, replacement tips Stylus (B5, 2×), leather folio, 18 stylus nibs
More information
Model number PA2MA4 ?
User guide / manual User Guide User Guide
Official site link: Amazon Penstar.ai
Brand origin United States United States
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Key differences

The Kindle Scribe 3 costs $101 more ($499.99 vs $399) and has a larger display (11″ vs 10.3″). The Penstar eNote 2 has more storage (128 GB vs up to 64 GB) and has a larger battery (6500 mAh vs 12 weeks).

Only on the Kindle Scribe 3: screen light (auto-adjusting), touchscreen and dark mode. Only on the Penstar eNote 2: button controls (9 buttons, programmable), email app and 3.5 mm AUX out port (Via USB adapter). Other differences: display type (E Ink vs E Ink Carta 1250) and operating system (Kindle firmware vs Android 14).

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