The Kindle Scribe Is Actually Affordable This Black Friday
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Although it's not my favorite Kindle, there's definitely a place in the market for the Kindle Scribe. It's an ebook reader and a digital notebook combined, and it could be a great tool for people who like making notes on a device that mimics a paper notebook. It's typically on the more expensive end, but now you can get the Kindle Scribe on sale as part of Amazon's Black Friday 2025 deals. It's currently down to a record low price of $280, a full 30% off its list price.
The device is available in three storage variants: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. You can get the 16GB and 32GB versions for $280 right now, while the 64GB variant is going for $310, which is 31% off. That means the highest discount is on the 32 GB variant (33% off), so if you're buying a Kindle Scribe this Black Friday, 32GB is probably your best bet.
You can get the Scribe in black or green colorways (Amazon calls them Tungsten and Metallic Jade, respectively). Unfortunately, the green variant is only available with 64GB storage, so you'll have to spend $30 more to grab it.
Be aware that a newer generation of the Kindle Scribe is just around the corner and will be available at $500. To me, this means now's a great time to grab a deal on the older one, but for some people, it may make sense to save up and buy the upgraded one instead.
The current-gen Kindle Scribe scored a 3.5/5 in Lifehacker's review. Deputy Editor Joel Cunningham called it a great ebook reader but a disappointing digital notebook. He praised the Scribe's build quality, the natural writing experience it offers, and its stylus. On the other hand, he wasn't too happy with the limited note-taking functions, clunky refresh rate, occasional ghosting issues, or the lack of waterproofing.
What stores have the best sales on Black Friday?
Nowadays, both large retailers and small businesses compete for Black Friday shoppers, so you can expect practically every store to run sales through Monday, December 1, 2025. The “best” sales depend on your needs, but in general, the biggest discounts tend to come from larger retailers who can afford lower prices: think places like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot. You can find all the best sales from major retailers on our live blog.
Are Black Friday deals worth it?
In short, yes, Black Friday still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there’s something you want to buy, or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is to not buy anything.
Are Cyber Monday deals better than Black Friday?
Black Friday used to be bigger for major retailers and more expensive tech and appliances, while Cyber Monday was for cheaper tech and gave smaller businesses a chance to compete online. Nowadays, though, distinction is almost meaningless. Every major retailer will offer sales on both days, and the smart move is to know what you want, use price trackers or refer to guides like our live blog that use price trackers for you, and don’t stress over finding the perfect timing.