# Kindle Scribe (2024) vs Kobo Elipsa 2E: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Kindle Scribe (2024) (Amazon) and Kobo Elipsa 2E (Kobo) among e ink tablets. Kindle Scribe (2024) is the cheaper of the two at $399.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Kindle Scribe (2024) | Kobo Elipsa 2E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $399.99 | $399.99 |
| Brand | Amazon | Kobo |
| Released | 2024-12 | 2023 |
| Screen size (in) | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| Ppi | 300 | 227 |
| Storage (GB) | 16 | 32 |
| Color display | No | No |
| Front light | Yes | Yes |
| Pen included | Yes | Yes |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Battery weeks | 12 | — |

## Key differences

- Screen size (in): Kindle Scribe (2024) 10.2 vs Kobo Elipsa 2E 10.3
- Ppi: Kindle Scribe (2024) 300 vs Kobo Elipsa 2E 227
- Storage (GB): Kindle Scribe (2024) 16 vs Kobo Elipsa 2E 32

## What reviewers say

**Kindle Scribe (2024)** — Three hands-on testers — TechRadar, Tom's Guide and Engadget — agree the 2024 Kindle Scribe is the best big-screen E Ink e-reader and a much-improved writing tablet, with handwriting-recognition AI that works better than expected. All three flag the $60 price hike to $399, and note that annotating books (Active Canvas) still feels awkward or buggy. No Verge or PCMag review was captured. (3 sourced reviews.)

**Kobo Elipsa 2E** — Two whitelisted hands-on reviews cover the exact Kobo Elipsa 2E and both survive verification: TechRadar (measured) and Reviewed/USA Today (qualitative). Both praise it as a versatile note-taking ereader with a well-lit 10.3-inch display and ecosystem integrations (Pocket, OverDrive, Dropbox) that Amazon can't match, but flag an eraser that forces distracting screen refreshes and a sleepcover that is no longer bundled. TechRadar additionally rates the Kindle Scribe ahead on writing smoothness and battery life. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Kindle Scribe (2024): https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Kindle-Scribe/dp/B0CZ9VFQ2P (amazon.com, verified 2026-07-11)
- Kobo Elipsa 2E: https://us.kobobooks.com/products/kobo-elipsa-2e (us.kobobooks.com, verified 2026-07-11)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/e-ink-tablets/kindle-scribe-2024-vs-kobo-elipsa-2e/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Kindle Scribe (2024) ($399.99) vs Kobo Elipsa 2E ($399.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/e-ink-tablets/kindle-scribe-2024-vs-kobo-elipsa-2e/
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