The Scribe’s latest software update allows for more brush types, including fountain pen, marker, and pencil. The device is also easy to use, with the ability to create multiple notebooks, add pages, and change templates. For students, the Scribe’s larger screen size and the ability to take handwritten notes makes it a practical option for studying. However, the Scribe’s note-taking feature could be improved as users cannot take notes in the margins of Kindle ebooks.
On the other hand, the Kobo Elipsa 2E allows users to write notes in the margins, underline, circle, and mark up reading material in a more natural way. The device supports both standard and “advanced” notebooks with handwriting-to-text conversion and the ability to insert diagrams and formulas. While the latency on the Elipsa is slightly more noticeable than the Scribe, it won’t affect users as much when primarily marking up documents rather than taking longhand notes.
While Kobo has a large ebook marketplace, the Scribe’s lower price point and the convenience of Amazon’s ecosystem make it a better choice for most readers. The 16GB Kindle Scribe with the premium pen is priced at $369, while the Kobo Elipsa 2E pack with its stylus is $399. Even if users opt for the 64GB Scribe, they would only spend $20 more than the Elipsa. Overall, the Kindle Scribe’s strong performance and access to Amazon’s extensive ebook library make it a solid choice for most users.
Number 2. Supernote X
