These Kindle Scribes Are 21% Off for October Prime Day

Pradershika Sharma Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer ExperiencePradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker. She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India. Read Full Bio September 29, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Amazon/Lifehacker Table of Contents As October Prime Day 2026 approaches, the sale is ramping up, and we're already seeing early deals go live, among them the refurbished Kindle Scribes—the 64GB model is down to $319.99 right now, and since a brand-new unit costs $449.99, the savings are significant, especially considering how Amazon recently hiked its price for Kindles. The smaller configurations are discounted too, so if 64GB is more than you need, the 32GB version is $299.99 (down from $377.99) and the 16GB version is $284.99 (down from $359.99)—with only a $15 difference between them, I’d go with the 32GB model for twice the storage. As for its “like-new” status, it means Amazon has cleaned, inspected, and cleared the device to function like a new unit, just without the shrink wrap.If you're not a Kindle person and are considering alternatives, you might want to check out this roundup of the best e-readers that aren't a Kindle, by our deputy editor Joel Cunningham. For a fuller picture of what else is discounted, our Prime Day deals coverage rounds up the standout promotions from this year's sale. This is the Scribe with the Premium Pen bundled in, and paired with its 10.2-inch E Ink screen, it offers a nice balance of size and sharpness, with 300 ppi, and an adjustable cool- to warm-toned front light, which helps during long reading sessions. But even with that crisp display, it’s still grayscale, and the lack of color does feel limiting when compared to competitors. The software has gotten better, though—note-taking now includes direct annotation on books via something called Active Canvas. Just don’t expect the fluidity of an iPad or Supernote. Also, according to this PCMag review, things like drawing arrows or circling aren’t supported, and even Amazon’s AI features (like cleaning up your notes or summarizing) feel a little half-baked, considering the Scribe’s price point.That said, for pure reading, the Scribe still holds up. It’s light, looks good with its aluminum frame, has ample storage, and offers a battery that can last over two months with basic use. If you’re writing or sketching regularly, that drops to around three weeks—but even then, it’s more than respectable. You do need your own USB-C charging brick, though. And unless you like slippery backs, a case is basically required. Still, at $85 off, this version makes more sense than it ever did at launch.When is Prime Day?October Prime Day is Oct. 6 and runs through Oct. 7. It happens every year during October. What do you think so far? Is Prime Day a scam?No. Prime Day is a legitimate online sale from arguably the biggest and most reputable online retailer in the world.Will Kindles be on sale for Prime Day?This 2026 October Prime Day, you won’t likely see new Kindles on sale as in previous years. Kindles have gone up in price recently, but there are other non-Kindle e-readers that will be on sale. Our Best Editor-Vetted Early Prime Day Deals Right Now Deals are selected by our commerce team Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better. Our Mission Our Team Newsletter © 2001-2026 Ziff Davis, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lifehacker is a federally registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of Lifehacker. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.