The iPad has many more features, but the Kindle excels for reading
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Overall Findings
10-inch screen.
Grayscale screen, great in direct light.
Stylus for writing in books and notes.
Can’t run apps, browse the web, or take photos/videos.
Can’t stream music or video.
Starts at $339.
Color screen, so-so in direct light.
Stylus for writing in books and notes, and drawing.
Runs apps, browses the web, and takes photos/videos.
Streams music and video.
Battery lasts ~10 hours.
Starts at $428 (including Apple Pencil).
They’re even relatively similarly priced.
Beyond that, though, the similarities end.
The Kindle doesn’t offer any of those features.
Whether that matters to you or not depends heavily on how you want to use your machine.
Reading: Kindle is Made for Books
Screen Size: 10.2 inches.
Screen Resolution: 300 pixels/inch,
Screen Colors: 16 shades of gray.
Screen Size: 10.9 inches.
Screen Resolution: 264 pixels/inch.
Millions of screen colors.
Retina Display
Accessibility options.
Better at comics and magazines.
The Kindle Scribe is built for reading, and it shows.
The iPad has a reflective screen that’s harder to read in direct light.
Writing: iPad Adds Drawing Features
Included stylus.
Apple Pencil is an optional purchase.
Multiple brush types; pressure sensitive.
Printer support
Add-on keyboard.
Users can annotate documents, comment on books, convert handwriting to text, and even create to-do lists.
After these similarities, the differences between the two tablets' approach to writing become apparent.
The Kindle Scribe’s screen has a coating that mimics the feel of writing on paper.
The Pen lets you change its “brush” marks to allow for different writing styles.
you’ve got the option to also print directly from the iPad.
Size and Weight: Nearly Identical
Size: 9 x 7.7 x 0.22 inches.
Weight: 0.96 pounds.
Size: 9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 inches.
Weight: 1.05-1.06 pounds.
There’s not much difference between the size and weight of the Kindle and iPad.
Kindle Store on the rig.
No video or audio streaming.
eBook support: Kindle, PDF, ePUB, and more.
Kindle Store via the web.
Apple Books Store.,
Apps (reading and other).
Includes texting and video calls.
When going beyond reading eBooks and listening to audiobooks, the iPad does much more than the Kindle.
Networking Features: iPad Offers More
Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth for audio and peripherals.
When it comes to networking, the comparison comes out squarely in favor of the iPad.
Both tablets support Bluetooth, but not equally.
The Kindle Scribe supports Bluetooth audio for audiobooks and accessibility features.
Price: Check Your Options
16GB with basic pen: $339.
64GB with premium pen: $419.
64GB Wi-Fi: $349.
256GB Wi-Fi & 5G: $649.
Apple Pencil: $79-$99.
The iPad doesn’t come with the Apple Pencil.
It’s an add-on purchase of $79-$99.
But it’s not that simple.
The iPad starts at 64GB storage.
The Kindle Scribe with 64GB costs $419only $10-$30 less than the iPad.
The most expensive model costs $748.
Other Features: iPad Easily Beats Kindle Except for Battery Life
Battery: 3-12 weeks.
Storage: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB.
Covers cost $45 and up
No camera.
Battery: up to 10 hours.
Storage: 64GB, 256GB.
Covers cost $79 and up.
In most other areas, the iPad proves the more versatile, capable option.
In three particular areas of interest, two favor the iPad, while one favors the Kindle.
Only the iPad hascamerasfor taking photos/videos and video calling.
On a full battery, Amazon says the Scribe lasts 3-12 weeks before needing a recharge.
The iPadwith its color screen, cameras, and appsgets about 10 hours per charge.
If all you want to do is read eBooksand perhaps make some notesthe Kindle Scribe is a great choice.
It’s a bit cheaper, and its screen is better for reading.
