Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Even though I type on a computer all day, I am someone who still needs to physically write things down for them to resonate in my mind. To bridge the gap between pen and paper and my tech journalism background, I love using note-taking tablets. The best note-taking tablets have a smooth writing experience, stylus compatibility, autosync with other devices, and other features that make them more enticing than the average paper notebook. Also: June Prime Day live blog 2026: We're tracking Amazon deals on SSDs, TVs, laptops and moreAnd since it's Amazon Prime Day, I've rounded up my favorite note-taking tablets and smart notebooks that are all discounted this week. The best note-taking tablets on sale for Prime Day The Kindle Scribe is perhaps the perfect example of an e-reader tablet hybrid. It has the same functions you love in a Kindle, like a 300 ppi glare-free screen, weeks of battery life, and adjustable warm light. It's also compatible with Amazon's Premium Pen, so you can take handwritten notes or underline important quotations in your e-book. Also: I tested the Kindle Scribe 2 for months, and it beat my ReMarkable in several waysIt also comes with preset templates to help you create notebooks, journals, and lists. And, if you're someone who likes taking notes while reading, the new Active Canvas on the Kindle Scribe allows you to take notes and scribble your thoughts directly onto the pages of your book.