Question 1

Which is better, Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) or Amazon Kindle Scribe (16 GB)?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) scores higher overall at 9.3/10. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) scored 9.3/10 and the Amazon Kindle Scribe (16 GB) scored 8.5/10 in our Best Kindle E-Readers 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) worth it over the Amazon Kindle Scribe (16 GB)?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) scores 9.3/10 while the Amazon Kindle Scribe (16 GB) scores 8.5/10. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Kindle E-Readers 2026 category.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) vs Amazon Kindle Scribe (16 GB): Which to Buy?