E-Ink Writing Tablets Head to head
Kindle Scribe vs BOOX Note Air6 C
The Kindle Scribe leads on screen (diagonal), weight (tablet only) and thickness. The BOOX Note Air6 C leads on colour screen and base storage. They are level on pixel density (black and white), front light and pen in the box. At list price the Kindle Scribe is $80 cheaper.
Amazon Kindle Scribe (3rd Generation) 32GB with Front Light
$499.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model Kindle Scribe (3rd Generation)
Leads on 3 of 8 specs
BOOX Note Air6 C 10.3" Color ePaper Notebook
$579.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model Note Air6 C
Leads on 2 of 8 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 8 specs both makers publish.
As an Amazon Associate, DupeMap earns from qualifying purchases. Rankings come from published specs, never from commissions. Amazon prices and availability are accurate as of the date and time shown and are subject to change. The price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase apply. How we make money and why you can check it.
Choose the Kindle Scribe if
Screen (diagonal), weight (tablet only) and thickness matter more to you than the price difference.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Kindle Scribe | BOOX Note Air6 C | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $499.99 | $579.99 | Kindle Scribe |
| Screen (diagonal) | 11 in | 10.3 in | Kindle Scribe |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | Level |
| Colour screen | No | Yes | BOOX Note Air6 C |
| Front light | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Base storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | BOOX Note Air6 C |
| Weight (tablet only) | 400 g | 440 g | Kindle Scribe |
| Thickness | 5.4 mm | 5.8 mm | Kindle Scribe |
| Pen in the box | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Installs third-party apps | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| microSD slot | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Battery as listed | Up to 3 weeks writing, up to 12 weeks reading (half an hour a day) | 3,700 mAh | For information |
